HAMILTON, Ontario, June 1 -- McMaster University issued the following Q&A involving Bruce Newbold, professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Society, and acting dean of the Faculty of Science:

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Canada's declining fertility rate: Q&A with expert Bruce Newbold

Without a shift toward greater gender equity, the falling fertility rate could lead to a shrinking and aging work force, increased health-care costs and social isolation.