Chantal Braganza

Chantal Braganza, a Toronto-based writer and editor, joins to discuss the staggering costs of raising children in Canada, estimating it at $293,000 for two kids. She explores factors contributing to Canada’s declining fertility rate, emphasizing financial challenges like rising living costs and daycare expenses. The conversation also touches on the need for improved support for parents, including reforms in employment insurance and affordable childcare initiatives. Strategies from other countries are highlighted as potential solutions to enhance family stability.

Chantal Braganza, a Toronto-based writer and editor, dives into the eye-opening costs of raising children in Canada, revealing it can top $293,000 for two kids until age 17. She discusses the financial strain families are facing in the post-pandemic world, including the impacts of inflation and housing costs. The conversation also touches on the challenges of implementing affordable daycare and the implications of Canada’s declining fertility rate, emphasizing the need for supportive policies for prospective parents.