Canadians are living increasingly alone and without children, according to the latest census figures released by Statistics Canada. Empty-nesters growing at faster rateThe 2016 census found that the rate of growth since 2011 among couples living without children has been greater than among those couples living with children, at 7.2 per cent to 2.3 per cent. About 12 per cent of same-sex couples live with children, well below the 51.4 per cent of opposite-sex couples that do. Third of young adults still living with their parentsWhile more Canadians might be living alone and without children, Canadian parents with children are seeing them stay at home for a longer time. "Economic conditions and the higher cost of housing, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area, are behind this increase in children living with their parents for a longer time," said Denis.

Source: CBC News August 02, 2017 12:54 UTC