Canada’s current divorce rate is 38% of marriages before their 30th anniversary

According to recent statistics, 38% of Canadian marriages end in divorce before reaching their 30-year milestone. This rate has remained relatively stable over the past decade, though it represents a significant decrease from peak divorce rates in the 1980s following the introduction of the Divorce Act in 1968.

Several factors influence modern Canadian divorce rates:

• Couples are marrying later in life, often leading to more stable unions
• More couples choose common-law relationships before or instead of marriage
• Increased financial independence of both partners
• Better access to marriage counselling and support services