The Vanier Institute of the Family is an independent national research and educational nonprofit organization committed to the well-being of Canadian families.
The institute is a Canadian, family-oriented, charitable organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of Canadian families. It is an acknowledged leader on issues affecting families. It is an independent, national, bilingual, non-profit institute committed to promoting the well-being of Canadian families. The Institute was established in 1965 under the patronage of Their Excellencies Governor General Georges P. Vanier and Madame Pauline Vanier.