A Framework for Reopening our Province
In late April 2020, the Government of Ontario is planning for the next phase of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – reopening our province. This framework was developed as a first step, to guide the government’s approach. The framework [...]
Density Done Right – A Thoughtful Approach to Greater Urban Density in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area
The Greater Golden Horseshoe faces a dilemma: how to accommodate millions of new residents in the next 20 years without continuing the unsustainable growth pattern of suburban sprawl and hyper-concentrated density. This report puts forward a proposal for growing municipalities [...]
Niagara Children’s Planning Council Community Connections
During uncertain times due to COVID-19, Niagara Children’s Planning Council (NCPC) wants to stay connected to its members and their community. In late March 2020, the NCPC began sharing inspiring information and resources with its members, for the purpose [...]
Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer Hub
The Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer empowers users to discover Statistics Canada’s geo-enabled data down to the smallest level of detail available, the dissemination area. Users can find, explore then export data in various formats to use in their workflows. Users [...]
Canada COVID-19 Situational Awareness Dashboard
For the latest data on how the COVID-19 outbreak is evolving in Canada, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada interactive COVID-19 Situational Dashboard for Canada. Published By: Public Health Agency of Canada Publication Date: April 2020 View Canada COVID-19 [...]
Canadian COVID-19 Open Resource Guide
This Canada-focused list of resources (information, data, best practices, etc.), created by Canada’s Open Data community, is meant to help us deal with the COVID-19 Pandemic. This crowd-sourced guide is open and written by Canadians like you, so contributors are [...]
Niagara COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Report
The Niagara COVID-19 Business Impact Survey was open to respondents from March 20 until March 30, 2020. Of the nearly 10,000 businesses that were contacted and/or reached through social media, 4,983 businesses opened the survey and 2,604 completed all or [...]
How are Canadians Coping with the COVID-19 Situation?
Between March 29 and April 3, 2020, Statistics Canada collected timely information via a new web panel online survey. This infographic presents the first findings of the Canadians Perspectives Survey Series. Published By: Statistics Canada Publication Date: April 2020 View [...]
Ontario Nonprofits and the Impact of COVID-19: A flash survey report
Between March 23 and April 2, 2020, the Ontario Nonprofit Network conducted a flash online survey of Ontario nonprofits, charities and nonprofit cooperatives with a mission to serve the public benefit, aimed specifically at executive directors and other senior leaders. [...]
Employment Ontario Providers in Niagara: Supports for Employers during COVID-19
Employment Ontario (EO) Providers in Niagara are continuing to provide services to employers in these unprecedented times. All EO agencies in Niagara are open for virtual business. They encourage employers to reach out to their local agencies. Published By: Employment [...]
Perspectives on Climate Change – A Report on the 2019 Benchmarking Survey of Canadian Professional Planners
In 2019, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) undertook a survey of planners in partnership with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The survey was adapted from previous surveys carried out in 2009, 2011, and 2012. The 2019 survey covers 4 broad [...]
COVID-19 Implications for Canada and Economic Impact
The Conference Board of Canada provides quick-read insights and analysis to support Canadian leaders and their organizations to confidently navigate the shifting realities of COVID-19. Published By: The Conference Board of Canada Publication Date: March 2020 View COVID-19 Implications for [...]
Niagara COVID-19 Business Impact Survey (Completion Deadline: March 30, 2020)
The Niagara Economic Rapid Response team asks Niagara businesses to complete a short Business Impact Survey, to help in the documentation of impacts and to inform recovery planning related to COVID-19. Published By: Niagara Economic Development, Niagara Region Publication Date: [...]
COVID-19 Business Support (Niagara Economic Rapid Response Team)
This page provides information for Niagara businesses, on behalf of Niagara’s team of economic development offices. Published By: Niagara Economic Development, Niagara Region Publication Date: March, 2020 View COVID-19 Business Support Information Here
COVID-19 Response Framework for People Experiencing Homelessness
This guiding document provides practical information to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the homeless population. It was developed by a number of people, including public health professionals, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, addictions medicine specialists, Municipal shelter and [...]
Household Food Insecurity in Canada, 2017-2018
Food insecurity – inadequate or uncertain access to food because of financial constraints – is a serious public health problem in Canada. Drawing on data for 103,500 households from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Community Health Survey conducted in 2017 and 2018, [...]
Niagara Region Public Health COVID-19 Information
Please visit this page for the most current information about Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Niagara, provided by Niagara Region Public Health. Published By: Niagara Region Public Health Publication Date: March 2020 View Niagara Region Public Health Website
Pekiwewin (coming home): Advancing Good Relations with Indigenous People Experiencing Homelessness
This open-access article outlines clinical guidelines for health and social service providers seeking to build relationships with Indigenous People experiencing homelessness. Key points include: In Canada, Indigenous people are 8 times more likely to be homeless than non-Indigenous people; and [...]
Canada’s Food Price Report 2020
This 10th edition report predicts Canadians’ annual food costs in 8 categories: Bakery, Dairy, Fruits, Meat, Other, Restaurants, Seafood and Vegetables. In 2020, food prices are predicted to increase 2 to 4%,. This will bring the annual food expenditure for [...]
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Ontario
This fact sheet presents recent patterns and trends of cannabis use among young people in Ontario, including prevalence of use, perceptions of harm, cannabis use and driving, and dimensions of risk. Published by: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction [...]
