Falling fortunes a report on the status of young families in Toronto

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Summary: Young people today are highly adaptable, better educated, and just as motivated as previous generations to succeed in the labour market. The Ontario economy has been growing strongly since the mid-1990s. Yet disadvantage among young families in Toronto is spreading and becoming entrenched.

Record details

ISBN: 9781894250320 (print)
ISBN: 189425032X (print)
Physical Description: 1 electronic text ([23] p.) : ill., digital file.
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Computer data.
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Publisher: Toronto, Ont. : Family Service Association of Toronto, 2004

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General Note:	"July 2004." CatMonthString:january.23 Issued as part of the desLibris documents collection. Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [23]).
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Sources of data and definitions of terms used in this report -- Renewing the intergenerational contract: building inclusive communities with young families -- Who are Toronto's young families -- The changing life course and falling birthrates -- Younger families, rising poverty -- High educational levels, high debt -- Changing jobs, changing fortunes -- Towards strong income security programs -- New investments needed to bolster community infrastructure -- Building inclusive communities with young families -- Policy directions for action.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by Canada Commons.