1. Resources & Publications

    Homelessness in 2030: Essays on Possible Futures

    Posted on: February 4, 2019
    This book aims to distill the wisdom needed to end homelessness from all the knowledge that leading researchers have gained from their extensive work. This collection of essays covers hopeful visions, dystopian scenarios, insights by country, and paradigms and policy. Published By: Y-Foundation Publication Date: 2019
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  2. Resources & Publications

    Guidelines for Obtaining Meaningful Consent

    Posted on: January 9, 2019
    These guidelines are part of The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s work to improve the current consent model under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The guidelines include An overview Seven guiding principles for online consent Determining the appropriate form of consent Consent and children What else should...
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  4. Resources & Publications

    The Roadmap for the Prevention of Youth Homelessness

    Posted on: November 26, 2018
    Historically, communities and governments in Canada and the United States have relied heavily on emergency services and crisis responses to support young people who are homeless. Communities use a range of crisis supports and interventions, including emergency shelters, day programs, and other services, such as law enforcement, which typically do...
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  5. Resources & Publications

    Recent Canadian Immigrant Seniors: A Literature Review of Settlement Experiences and Services

    Posted on: October 31, 2018
    This literature review provides an overview of the Canadian academic and grey literature outlining the experiences and challenges faced by recent immigrant seniors during their first five years of settlement. Three questions guided this literature review: What settlement experiences and challenges facing recent immigrant seniors are outlined in the Canadian...
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  6. Partners & Projects

    Data Professionals of Niagara

    Posted on: October 19, 2018
    DPN (Data Professionals of Niagara) is an informal association for professionals, students, and enthusiasts of Data-related subjects. DPN is focused on community building, education, and advocacy. The group currently hosts a monthly event called Data Cafe where members can network and learn from each other. Membership is free. Maira Bay de...
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  7. Resources & Publications

    Families in Canada Interactive Timeline

    Posted on: October 17, 2018
    Data shows that families and family life in Canada have become increasingly diverse and complex across generations – a reality highlighted when one looks at broader trends over time. This resource looks at Motherhood; Fatherhood; Demographics; Families & Households; and Health & Wellbeing, by decade, from the 1970’s to present....
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  8. Resources & Publications

    Niagara Regional Housing Quarterly Report April 1 to June 30, 2018

    Posted on: October 10, 2018
    The Niagara Regional Housing (NRH) Quarterly Report provides updates on the following NRH programs and services: Public Housing (NRH Owned Units) Non-Profit Housing Programs Rent Supplement Program Affordable Housing Program Service Manager Responsibilities Housing Access Centre and Centralized Waiting List Published By: Niagara Regional Housing Publication Date: October 2018
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  9. Resources & Publications

    Open Data Barometer

    Posted on: September 28, 2018
      The report looks specifically at 30 governments that have made concrete commitments to champion open data, either by adopting the Open Data Charter, or, as members of the G20, by signing up to the G20 Anti-Corruption Open Data Principles. The biggest action governments can take to speed up progress...
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  10. Community Blog

    Building a Stronger Socio-Economic Future for Niagara

    Posted on: August 17, 2018
    Communities are strengthened when decision-making and planning processes are informed by local, reliable and relevant data.  Niagara Connects is taking a new approach to amplify the impact of data found at livinginniagarareport.com and niagaraknowledgeexchange.com. This month we began providing increased opportunities for people to access these rich sources of Niagara-focused...
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