The evolving family living arrangements of Canada’s children: Consequences for child poverty and child outcomes

Canada's Changing Families: Implications for Individuals and Society

Volumn , Issue , 2006, Pages 135-159

  Kerr, Don ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

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