Coming articles

Canadians Abroad

by Margaret Michalowski and Kelly Tran

Canada is also a player on the world stage as a source country of migrants. Whether Canadian migration abroad is temporary or permanent, long term or short term, far or near, Canadians are making their mark in other countries. This article, although not a complete accounting of Canadians living abroad, shows that Canadian out-migration is just as selective as in-migration.

Young adults’ access to home ownership

by Martin Turcotte       

Owning a home is an important value for most Canadians. In that respect, young adults don’t differ from the general population. To which extent are they able to make their wish come true? What are the characteristics of those most likely to own their home and what are the barriers to ownership? To answer these questions, different factors are identified for young adults 25 to 39 who no longer live with their parents.

Staying longer with parents to own one’s home?

by Martin Turcotte

According to popular belief, young adults live with their parents longer (or come back home) in order to save money so they can buy their own home. To what extent does this hypothesis hold true? This article examines the association between the age at which adult children leave their parents’ home and home ownership in their thirties. It also asks whether “boomerang” kids who came back to live with their parents are more likely to own a home.