The second part consists of two studies:
- The Fertility of Immigrant Women and Their Canadian-born Daughters. This study assesses how the fertility of immigrant women evolved between 1976-1981 and 1996-2001. It examines whether the fertility behaviour of immigrant women is tending to converge with that of Canadian-born women, and if so, how rapidly this is occurring for different immigrant groups. It also estimates the fertility of immigrants' children, the second-generation of Canadians.
- Healthy Aging: the Determinants of Aging Without Loss of Independence Among Older Canadians. This study identifies determinants that promote dependence-free aging, an important topic as the large cohorts of baby-boomers grow older.
