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 [...]
Campus Peer Support Toolkit: A guide to implement and operate peer support programs on campus
This guide is designed for front-line staff and leadership on campus – including counselors, administrators and other decision-makers at post-secondary institutions – considering the development of their own peer support program on campus. It provides tips and recommendations on: • [...]
Reducing Substance Use Stigma in the Canadian Health System (Infographic)
Stigma begins with the negative stereotyping of people, creating a separation between “us” and “them”. Those who are stigmatized can be devalued and subjected to discrimination, which is unfair treatment due to one’s identity. This can lead to disadvantage and [...]
2018 MBNCanada Performance Measurement Report
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 [...]
Addressing Stigma: Action Framework for Building an Inclusive Health System
Developed as part of The Chief Public Health Officer's Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2019, the Action Framework for Building an Inclusive Health System explores where and how stigma can be addressed. Published By: Public Health [...]
Spotlight on Ontario’s Caregivers Report 2019
The second annual Spotlight on Ontario’s Caregivers report builds on the inaugural 2018 report and for the first time demonstrates trends in the caregiver experience in Ontario. The report, and the survey it is based on, looks closely at the [...]
The Basics of Micromobility and Related Motorized Devices for Personal Transport
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 [...]
CAMH Game Changers Resources: Mental Health and Self-Care
The resources on this page provide information on how you can: support a friend who may be experiencing mental health challenges; take care of your mental, emotional and physical health. Resources include: Things you should know about cannabis Quick Tips [...]
Reflections on Amalgamation: Where Do We Go From Here? (Policy Brief #44)
The Niagara Community Observatory produced a policy brief in April 2019 entitled “Under the Knife & Under the Gun: An overview of regional government in Niagara.” The ominous feeling reflected in that title captures the tension that municipalities felt at [...]
