Poverty in Ontario: A province falling behind
This policy brief shows that since 2020, poverty rates in Ontario are up sharply and have been climbing more rapidly [...]
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09, 2026
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09, 2026
Great Lakes Region Unprepared for Increasing Water Use
The Great Lakes hold the world’s largest supply of surface freshwater – but it is also a finite resource that [...]
5
09, 2026
Niagara Geopark Progress Report for UNESCO Resubmission
This report provides an update on Niagara Geopark’s ongoing journey toward UNESCO Global Geopark designation. It addresses recommendations outlined during [...]
17
08, 2026
Data Centre Playbook – Government of Ontario
This backgrounder supports the Government of Ontario's response to rapid growth in data centre development. The Draft Data Centre Playbook [...]
17
08, 2026
Information & Insights Brief – From Lived Experience to System Impact: Integrating Peer Support into Health and Social Services
Community Potential's first Information & Insights brief, From Lived Experience to System Impact: Integrating Peer Support into Health and Social [...]
10
08, 2026
Police-reported Crime Statistics in Canada, 2025
This report shows that the volume and severity of crime in Canada, as measured by the Crime Severity Index (CSI), [...]
10
08, 2026
Underrecognized Human Capital: Canada’s Charitable Workforce
Insights in this brief draw on data collected through a national survey panel, comprising roughly 1,000 Canadian charities from across [...]
17
07, 2026
South Niagara Hospital Project
This website provides information about the South Niagara Hospital site of Niagara Health. The 1.3 million square foot hospital is [...]
16
07, 2026
Climate Change and Wildfires Fact Sheet
This Canadian Climate Institute fact sheet states that the smoke from wildfires can spread thousands of kilometres, requiring school closures [...]
16
07, 2026
United Way Golden Horseshoe 2025-2026 Impact Report
'Local Impact, Lasting Change. Together, we can build stronger communities for everyone' is the theme of United Way Golden Horseshoe's [...]
16
07, 2026
2026 Poverty Report Card
This Food Banks Canada report card shows that Canada's resilience against poverty and food insecurity improved slightly in 2026. However, [...]
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06, 2026
Niagara Economic Update – May 13, 2026
This report summarizes the May, 2026 economic update presentation to the Planning and Economic Development Committee of Niagara Region Council. [...]
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06, 2026
Canada’s National Food Security Strategy
Canada's National Food Security Strategy is about giving Canadians more choice, more control, and more affordable locally-produced food on the [...]
22
06, 2026
Niagara Parks Sustainability Report 2025-2026
Niagara Parks' first-ever Sustainability Report outlines the agency's progress in 2025-26 in environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable operations across [...]
15
06, 2026
Connections Between Poverty, Climate, Women’s Health & Health Equity
Increasingly, health organizations in Canada are recognizing the climate crisis as a health emergency which exacerbates existing inequities, and calls [...]
11
06, 2026
Community Action on the UN SDGs in Canada & Niagara: Webinar Recording
How can global goals help guide local action? In this recorded webinar, Community Potential brings the United Nations Sustainable Development [...]
29
05, 2026
Indigenous Visions of Making Home in Niagara
This policy brief aims to assist the Indigenous community in informing Niagara and its decision-makers of their visions for housing [...]
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05, 2026
Gendered Perspectives on Mental Health Among Canadian Farmers
University of Guelph research examined gendered perspectives on mental health among Canadian farmers. Semi-structured interviews of 75 farmers and agricultural [...]
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05, 2026
Working with people with lived and living experience: A guide for meaningful engagement
This guide highlights practical approaches and recommendations for organizations to engage with people with lived and living experiences (PWLLE) of [...]
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05, 2026
Canada’s Official Poverty Dashboard of Indicators: Trends, April 2026
This dashboard summarizes progress on poverty reduction for Canadians and their households, from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, the poverty [...]
