The Roadmap for the Prevention of Youth Homelessness
Historically, communities and governments in Canada and the United States have relied heavily on emergency services and crisis responses to [...]
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11, 2018
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11, 2018
Calculating the Living Wage in Niagara Region 2018
In Canada, a living wage is currently a voluntary commitment that can be made by public, private and not-for-profit sector [...]
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11, 2018
Calculating the Cost of Living in Niagara Region 2018
Calculating the cost of living in the Niagara region requires a thoughtful process that determines and calculates expenditures necessary to [...]
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10, 2018
Recent Canadian Immigrant Seniors: A Literature Review of Settlement Experiences and Services
This literature review provides an overview of the Canadian academic and grey literature outlining the experiences and challenges faced by [...]
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10, 2018
A Different Ontario: Income and Employment – A Decade of Change
Ontario is changing in important ways that matter for public policy. A Different Ontario: What the Census tells us about [...]
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10, 2018
Indigenous Peoples of Canada Learning Resources
Though created to supplement classroom learning in conjunction with an Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Giant Floor Map, the wealth [...]
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10, 2018
iGeriCare: Bringing Clarity to Dementia
A diagnosis of dementia can be challenging for patients, families, and caregivers. These easy to understand lessons, helpful resources, and [...]
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10, 2018
The Status of Women in the Canadian Arts and Cultural Industries
The majority of existing research on the status of women in the arts in Canada focuses on specific sectors, such [...]
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10, 2018
Families in Canada Interactive Timeline
Data shows that families and family life in Canada have become increasingly diverse and complex across generations - a reality [...]
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10, 2018
The Brock University Effect: How Thousands of Students and Millions of Dollars Energize the Economy of Niagara Communities (Policy Brief #36)
With more than 19,000 registered students, 4,800 faculty and staff, and an annual operating budget of $320 million, exactly how [...]
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10, 2018
Shifting Gears: Examining the Recent Upswing of Niagara’s Manufacturing Sector (Policy Brief #35)
This brief will pick up where Filling the Void left off and provide a deeper understanding of the manufacturing sector [...]
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10, 2018
Niagara Regional Housing Quarterly Report April 1 to June 30, 2018
The Niagara Regional Housing (NRH) Quarterly Report provides updates on the following NRH programs and services: Public Housing (NRH Owned [...]
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10, 2018
Sorry, Can’t Come in Today! The Hidden Reasons Behind Absenteeism and What You Can Do (Webinar Recording)
Absenteeism, which refers to frequent, short, unscheduled or unexpected absences due to sickness or other types of leaves, can negatively affect [...]
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09, 2018
Creating Parks and Public Spaces for People of All Ages: A Step-by-Step Guide
Public parks are important places for building a sense of community and social belonging. They are spaces that belong to [...]
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09, 2018
Open Data Barometer
The report looks specifically at 30 governments that have made concrete commitments to champion open data, either by adopting [...]
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09, 2018
Achieving “A Community for all Ages” Across Niagara: Two-Page Candidate Brief from the Age-Friendly Niagara Network
All of us have a stake in ensuring our community is responsive to the needs of everyone as we age. [...]
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08, 2018
Is Cannabis Safe to Use? Facts for Youth Aged 13–17 Years (Evidence Brief)
This document provides key messages and information about the risks and health effects of cannabis use for youth aged [...]
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08, 2018
Canada’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy
Canada is a prosperous country, yet in 2015 roughly 1 in 8 Canadians lived in poverty. The vision of Opportunity [...]
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08, 2018
Niagara Community Foundation Interactive Map
The map includes a significant portion of the more than $5.5 million that the Niagara Community Foundation has awarded since [...]
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08, 2018
Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health
This global strategy and action plan on ageing and health also responds to the recently endorsed Sustainable Development Goals, an [...]
