1. 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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    Identifying Built Barriers: Where Do Our Most Vulnerable Older Adults Live in Ontario’s Mid-Sized Cities?

    Posted on: June 6, 2018
    Rapid population aging and mass migration to cities are the greatest demographic shifts of our time.  Overwhelmingly, older adults in this country have expressed a desire to age-in-place, but this begs the question: how well do the places we live support the health and wellbeing of older adults? To begin...
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    The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Report on Health and Aging in Canada: Findings from Baseline Data Collection 2010-2015

    Posted on: May 23, 2018
    The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is Canada’s largest and most comprehensive study on the health and well-being of the country’s aging population. The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Report on Health and Aging in Canada tells us that: 95% of older Canadians rate their own mental health as excellent, very...
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    Age-Friendly Niagara Network: Implementing the Niagara Aging Strategy & Action Plan (NASAP) Focused Action Priorities (2018-2019)

    Posted on: May 16, 2018
    This two-page roadmap describes the governance structure of the Age-Friendly Niagara Network, as well as the 2018-2019 focused action priorities across three Action Groups: Community Engagement and Communications Recreation, Learning and Leisure Improved Services, Systems and Infrastructure Published By: Age-Friendly Niagara Network Publication Date: May 2018
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    Pot + Driving

    Posted on: April 13, 2018
    Young Canadians have one of the highest rates of cannabis consumption in the world and many misperceive the risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving.  CPHA developed the Pot and Driving campaign, informed by youth focus groups and key informants, to facilitate conversations and raise awareness among young drivers and passengers on...
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    Living in Niagara-2017 Report: 62 Suggested Action Steps Across 12 Sectors

    Posted on: March 9, 2018
    The Living in Niagara report is a triennial measure of quality of life in Niagara, across 12 Sectors that align with the Social Determinants of Health. The report and its Sectors are described, built, and owned by the Niagara-wide community. It is produced by Niagara Connects, a Niagara-wide network of...
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  7. Resources & Publications

    Commuters Using Sustainable Transportation in Census Metropolitan Areas (Census in Brief)

    Posted on: November 30, 2017
    People use sustainable modes of transportation for various reasons, including cost, availability, the environment and convenience. Regardless of the reasons, using sustainable transportation has a number of documented benefits, such as less pollution, reduced traffic congestion, fewer accidents, better health (particularly as a result of walking or cycling) and reduced...
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    Living in Niagara – 2017 Report: Action Themes Arising

    Posted on: November 29, 2017
    The Living in Niagara – 2017 report aims to support evidence-informed planning in the Niagara context by offering data to guide research and focused decision-making in the Niagara context. This handout summarizes the action themes arising in each of the 12 quality of life sectors. Related Resources: Living in Niagara...
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    Youth Employment in Niagara: Mapping the Opportunities (Event Recording)

    Posted on: November 20, 2017
    This is an event recording of the November 15, 2017 webinar with presenters Dr. Charles Conteh, Dr. Carol Phillips & Jeff Boggs. 64 participants joined this event from 20 different organizations across Niagara. The Niagara Community Observatory (NCO) has recently developed a policy brief which sheds light on the complex, multifaceted challenges of youth...
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