2020 saw Canada's lowest divorce rate since 1973 at 5.6 per 1,000 married people, due in part to pandemic, aging population, and high costs.

2020 saw Canada's lowest divorce rate since 1973 at 5.6 per 1,000 married people, with 43,000 divorces granted. Reasons for this decline include the pandemic disrupting court proceedings, an aging population less likely to divorce, and high living costs making it difficult for couples to afford the average $18,000 divorce cost and maintain two households. These financial pressures may lead couples to prioritize stability over emotional complexities.

May 12, 2024
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