1. Resources & Publications

    2018 MBNCanada Performance Measurement Report

    Posted on: February 12, 2020
    MBNCanada is a collaborative of Canadian municipalities whose mission is to enhance municipal service delivery by leading the development and application of municipal performance measurement and benchmarking. MBNCanada collects data from across 36 municipal service areas that informs evidence-based decision making and ensures that member municipalities are providing effective and...
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  2. Resources & Publications

    The Basics of Micromobility and Related Motorized Devices for Personal Transport

    Posted on: January 22, 2020
    With a surge of new personal transportation devices coming to market, some integrated into shared ride systems (such as bikeshare programs), there is a need to establish a common vocabulary for these options, and provide basic information about how these devices are classified and regulated. This info brief provides an...
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  3. Resources & Publications

    Niagara Region Strategic Plan 2019-2022

    Posted on: December 12, 2019
    The purpose of a strategic plan is to guide the work of the organization over a four year period, to shape a new direction for Niagara as a community and an organization. Niagara Regional Council set strategic directions focused on services provided at the Regional government level, bringing attention to...
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  4. Resources & Publications

    Niagara Community Foundation: 2018 Annual Report

    Posted on: April 25, 2019
    Niagara Community Foundation: 2018 Annual Report “Helping good people build smart and caring communities” The Foundation has been a partner with Niagara Connects since inception. We are happy to share that 2018 was a transformational year for the Foundation. Here are some of the highlights of the Foundation’s impact in...
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  5. Resources & Publications

    Analyzing 211 Rural Unmet Service Needs

    Posted on: April 10, 2019
    As a free telephone helpline and online search service that connects inquirers to community, health, social and government services, 211 Ontario records a variety of detailed caller demographics and needs information that could be of use for policy-makers in the provincial and municipal sector. This report summarizes data collection methodology,...
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  6. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Resources & Publications

    Creating Parks and Public Spaces for People of All Ages: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Posted on: September 28, 2018
    Public parks are important places for building a sense of community and social belonging. They are spaces that belong to everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or income. However, the way parks are designed, maintained and programmed doesn’t always reflect the purpose and promise of such uniquely public spaces....
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