Town of Grimsby Economic Development Strategic Plan
The Town of Grimsby has recognized the need for an Economic Development Strategy that will identify strategic economic development initiatives, actions and tactics for future economic development activities. The preparation of the plan will provide a framework and identify actions [...]
Researching Health in Ontario Communities: Findings from our First Communities (Port Colborne and Welland)
This report provides a description of the overall Researching Health in Ontario Communities (RHOC) project and outlines methods and results for the Consumer Journey Study, the Intimate Partner Communication and Conflict Study, and the Stress and Mental Health Study. The [...]
Measuring the Food Environment in Canada
By means of a literature synthesis, this report discusses the conceptual models and measurement approaches currently in use in research on food environments. It examines their application to the Canadian context and the evidence available to date on the association [...]
Convening a Comprehensive Multi-Sector Effort to Reduce Poverty: A Primer
This tool offers four key areas of a convening group's work, four different phases of executing a poverty reduction campaign, possible challenges faced in each phase, and environmental factor's that will influence the community's work. Authors: Brian Reid, Mark Cabaj [...]
Economic Growth Strategy 2013-2015: Report to the Public
This updated Economic Growth Strategy for 2013-2015 seeks to reflect on changes in the region and concentrate future efforts on the opportunities and strengths of Niagara that have the highest potential for success. Published By: Niagara Region, 1-800-263-7215 Publication Date: January, [...]
Living Longer, Living Well
Report Submitted to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the Minister Responsible for Seniors on recommendations to Inform a Seniors Strategy for Ontario. Author: Samir Sinha Publication Date: December, 2012 Contact: Service Ontario, 1-866-532-3161 View Living Longer, Living Well
Niagara’s Transportation Strategy: 2012 Update
In 2002, Niagara Region embarked on sub-studies to address the components of the Transportation Strategy. Today, the emphasis is on using the Strategy as a starting point for the development of a Transportation Master Plan for Niagara Region. Published By: [...]
Business Sector Strategy: Small Business (Open for Business)
In 2012, the Government of Ontario held meetings with representatives of Ontario’s small business sector. This report details the sector’s top five barriers to greater success and the government’s solutions. The top five priorities include: Record-keeping Requirements Government Procurement Ongoing [...]
Perth Charter for the Promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Perth Charter is an outcome of the Seventh World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders (October 17-19 2012). It aims to act as a call to action, specify direction for [...]
The Case for Financial Literacy: Assessing the Effects of Financial Literacy Interventions for Low Income and Vulnerable Groups in Canada
This resource outlines financial literacy from a conceptual and practical perspective. It explores financial literacy within the context of vulnerability, poverty and financial exclusion, and presents the effects of financial literacy interventions on vulnerable groups. Finally, the author offers suggestions [...]
Ontario Arts and Culture Tourism Profile
The arts and cultural sector covers all demographic groups due to the range of arts and cultural activities that motivate North Americans’ trips. This includes men and women equally and spans all age, education and income groups. At the aggregate [...]
Niagara Age-Friendly Community Initiative: Roundtable Conversation Highlights
The Niagara Age-Friendly Community Initiative promotes awareness of age-friendly principles and fosters local action toward making Niagara a more age-friendly community for all ages. Common themes for action emerged from the 2012 Niagara-wide roundtable conversations. These themes align with findings [...]
Climate Vision: Climate Change Progress Report
The impacts of climate change, here and globally, include: changes in warm weather growing seasons; lower water levels in the Great Lakes; greater stress on public infrastructure from extreme weather events; heat stress on vulnerable people; increased demand on emergency [...]
Statistics Canada Census Profile: Niagara
This Statistics Canada table summarizes the age, housing, marital status and language data for Niagara from the 2011 Census. Contact: Statistics Canada, infostats@statcan.gc.ca Publication Date: October, 2012 View Statistics Canada Census Profile: Niagara
Aging Well in Niagara: A Conversation About the Needs of Seniors
In Fall 2012, Niagara Region asked residents about how it can better support seniors as they age in their homes. Through public forums and surveys, seniors and others shared their thoughts and ideas in several areas. Published By: Niagara Region, [...]
# Generation Flux: Understanding the seismic shifts that are shaking Canada’s youth
Every year Community Foundations of Canada releases Canada’s Vital Signs, a national snapshot of quality of life in Canadian communities. And every year issues concerning youth rise to the top of the agenda – ranging from unemployment to varying high school completion [...]
Are the Consequences of Poverty Holding Niagara Back? Policy Brief
The purpose of this brief is to identify the economic consequences of poverty in Niagara. The data provided here are estimates based on reasonably good, but admittedly not precise, statistical assumptions. Authors: Doug Hagar & Sophia Papastavrou Published By: Brock Niagara [...]
Risks to Mental Health: An overview of vulnerabilities and risk factors
Background paper by WHO secretariat for the development of a comprehensive mental health action plan. Published By: World Health Organization Publication Date: August, 2012 View Risks to Mental Health: An Overview of Vulnerabilities and Risk Factors
Public Services for Ontarians: A Path to Sustainability and Excellence
This report addresses economic challenges and efficiency of government, offering a road map to a day when Ontarians can count on public services that are both excellent and affordable. Published By: Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services, 1-866-668-8297 Publication [...]
Living in Niagara 2011: 12 Sectors, 13 Overall Opportunities Suggested for Action, and 65 Suggested Action Steps
The following are overall action areas identified in the Living in Niagara – 2011 report, and suggested in interviews with community expert opinion leaders. Sector-specific Suggested Action Steps are listed on the following four pages. For the data, tables and [...]
