Why are Canadians not having children? [Video]

Some Canadians feel stuck between a rock and a hard place when considering starting a family, while others are concerned about what their child’s future could look like.

CTV News asked Canadians to explain why they’re delaying their family planning, and, naturally, many pointed to a higher cost of living coupled with fears of being unable to adequately provide for their prospective little ones.

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Even though Ashley Ruhl, 31, says she and her fiancé have minimal debt and a combined income of more than $100,000, she can’t fathom how they can afford to have a kid when they are already struggling to buy a house in London, Ont.

“How in the world am I supposed to bring life into this world? To raise a child I feel it deserves the best start. It’s our next …