Asked by Keinda Coleman on Sep 25, 2024

What is the status of the total fertility rate in Canada? 

A)  It has increased above that needed for replacement. 
B)  It has dropped below that needed for replacement. 
C)  It has remained unchanged for over 100 years. 
D)  It is lower for the Aboriginal population than it is for the rest of the population.

Total Fertility Rate

The average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime, given current birth rates.

Replacement

The act of substituting something with another thing, often aiming for improvement or maintenance.

Aboriginal Population

The indigenous people who are the original inhabitants of a region, before the arrival of settlers or colonizers.

  • Understand the factors influencing the total fertility rate in specific countries like Canada.