Impressions of the Impact of the Arts on Quality of Life and Well-Being in Ontario: Ontario Arts Council Survey Findings
This report, based on a random survey of 1,004 individuals, shows that Ontario residents recognize the important contribution of the arts to vibrant, livable communities. The survey also shows that regardless of the respondent’s region, gender and age, a majority [...]
Turning a Corner: Laying the Groundwork for Charity Regulatory Reform in Canada
Canada’s charitable sector is at a crossroads. Heavy demand for services is already straining capacity. If, as seems likely, charities face a future of slow revenue growth, the gap between demand and capacity may degrade the quality of supports for [...]
Costs of Pollution in Canada: Measuring the Impacts on Families, Businesses and Government
Clean water, air and land contribute to better health, greater enjoyment of life, more productive communities and a stronger economy. Likewise, contamination of the environment by pollution leads to a wide variety of costs. Pollution harms human health, damages forests [...]
Building a Food Systems Network for Niagara: April 20 2017 (Slides)
26 people from 16 organizations attended a working session on April 20, 2017. During the event Participants expressed strong support for developing a charter-like food systems framework for Niagara. Examining proven best practice models that work in other communities was [...]
CMHA Niagara and Pathstone Mental Health Strategic Partnership Initiative: Webinar Focus Group (Event Recording)
This is an event recording of the May 17, 2017 webinar with presenters George Kurzawa, Shawn Baylis & Tara McKendrick. 50 participants joined this event from 31 different organizations across Niagara. Since January 2017 the CMHA Niagara and Pathstone Mental Health have [...]
2016 Census of Agriculture
Farm operators are slightly older and there are fewer farms in Canada than in 2011, but farms are on average larger and more area is devoted to crop production according to the results from the 2016 Census of Agriculture. Over the next six [...]
Census Profile – 2016 Census
This profile presents information from the 2016 Census of Population for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, communities and census tracts. Using the search or browse options, users can search for an area of interest [...]
Ontario Economic Report 2017
The Ontario Economic Report (OER) is an annual policy document aimed at spurring growth and prosperity in Ontario. The report details policy priorities for the coming year, based on economic research and consultation with members of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Published [...]
Cycling in Canada: Health Report
Cycling for leisure or for transport is a valuable form of exercise in an era when nearly one-third of children and about two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. This study highlights recent statistics on cycling, as well as trends in [...]
Charting a Path Forward: Strengthening and Enabling the Charitable Sector in Canada
Charitable and nonprofit sector modernization has been the subject of much recent debate and discussion in Canada. The federal government has signalled significant interest in renewing its relationship with the sector. Recent consultations with sector stakeholders have resurfaced a recurring [...]
Niagara North Federation of Agriculture – Economic Impact Video
The Niagara North Federation of Agriculture is an agricultural organization with over 1100 farm family members. The mandate of the Federation is to promote and protect agriculture in the Niagara Peninsula. Niagara offers the most diversified area of food production [...]
Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes
This report summarizes the International Joint Commission’s findings and recommendations on the protection of the waters of the Great Lakes from potentially harmful consumptive uses and diversions. These findings and recommendations result from a consultants’ review of recommendations originally made [...]
Basic Income Consultations: What We Heard (2017)
Every day, individuals and families receive income supports through Ontario Works, the Ontario Disability Support Program, the Ontario Child Benefit, and various other tax credits and benefits. While it has been identified that improving these programs through rate increases and [...]
City of Welland: Annual Report 2016
This report highlights the City of Welland's 2016 accomplishments and projects, and offers a financial snapshot of property tax dollars and the city’s operating budget. Published By: The Corporation of the City of Welland Publication Date: 2017 View City of Welland: Annual [...]
Food Systems in Niagara Map
Food Systems In Niagara is a complex topic that represents the cycles and interconnections of growing, distributing, eating and recycling of food. This food systems in Niagara Map (2016) was collaboratively developed by people working in diverse aspects of food [...]
Strengthening Our Food Assets to Boost Niagara’s Vitality: Call to Action to Build a Food Systems Network for Niagara
In 2015-2016, Niagara Connects worked with Healthy Living Niagara to engage people in examining the role Niagara’s food systems assets play in Niagara’s socio-economic vibrancy. This work built on preliminary steps taken in 2013-2014 by HLN and Niagara Connects, to [...]
Inter-agency Collaboration for Person-Centered Service Delivery Focused on Client Success: 2016 Discussion Themes
In 2016, a total of 12 Shared Learning Local Hub (SLLH) Sessions were hosted in the 5 hub locations across Niagara. An average of 19 people from 13 different agencies participated in each session. In 2016 SLLH Leaders report a [...]
Shared Learning Local Hubs: A Model for Inter-Agency Collaboration in Niagara
In 2015, a total of 15 Shared Learning Local Hub (SLLH) sessions were held in 5 areas around Niagara. An average of 12 front-line community service workers from 10 different agencies gathered at each session, to share information and ideas [...]
Building a Model for Inter-Agency Collaboration in the Niagara region of Ontario: Rowing the Boat Together I and II Project Summary Report
This report outlines work undertaken between 2012 and 2015, through the Rowing the Boat Together (RTBT) I and II projects, to develop a model for inter-agency collaboration. It provides a chronological description of action steps taken and lessons collectively learned, [...]
Is There a Skills Gap? Understanding What Niagara Employers are Looking for in Recent Graduates (Policy Brief 27)
Dr. Kate Cassidy of Youth University interviewed 44 Niagara employers to find out what they were looking for when hiring young people. Niagara employers seek job candidates with credentials and the ability to talk about hard and soft skills developed [...]
