It is an exciting time to live here. Together, we can make Niagara even better!
Niagara Connects is a Niagara-wide network of people working together to plan, learn, innovate and lead community action toward a stronger future for Niagara. Niagara Connects engages diverse players to collaboratively build evidence-informed action plans for transformative socio-economic change.
Purpose of the Living in Niagara Report
This report maps indicators of the vitality of the community of Niagara. It identifies significant trends providing insights into issues that make a difference in the lives of Niagara residents. It can be used as:
- an effective tool to encourage discussion about key areas of importance to quality of life in Niagara;
- a catalyst for community action; and
- a basis for evidence-informed planning and decision-making that will strengthen our region.
Applied research will guide solution generation, innovation and community action.
Strategic Focus Areas:
- Build community capacity to use Niagara-focused evidence (data, information, knowledge) to inform planning and decision-making
- Facilitate coordinated community action to create the conditions for a more vibrant Niagara
- Strengthen Niagara Connects as a value-add and sustainable enterprise in the Niagara-wide community
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Housing and Shelter – Introduction
The availability of affordable, safe and reliable housing and shelter in a community supports the health and well-being of its [...]
Religious Affiliation
Many people find a place to belong by participating in religious activity. The following table shows the religious affiliation of [...]
Economic Development in Niagara
Economic Performance and Growth In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada released its final report “…as part [...]
Economic Contribution of Volunteers
Volunteer Canada provides information about the value of volunteers’ time, citing a TD Economics resource, An Economist’s Case for Volunteering: [...]
Emergency Services
Calls to Police, Ambulance and Fire The following table reflects the number of unique events responded to by Emergency Medical [...]
Health and Wellness – Introduction
Our health is determined by the conditions in which we are born, grow, learn, live, work and age. Strong cross-Sectoral [...]
Climate Change
Climate Change Planning The Canadian Index of Wellbeing 2016 National Report – How Are Canadians Really Doing? Shows that, between [...]
People Getting Started – Introduction
Very young children and their families, youth and new graduates, and newcomers to Canada require community support and resources to [...]
Employment Services in Niagara
Contact details for Employment Ontario Service Providers in Niagara; the 5 Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities (SAEO) office locations operated [...]
Collision Rates in Niagara Municipalities
The following table shows the number of motor vehicle collisions that occurred in Niagara in 2014. Collisions are divided into [...]
Voter Turnout
Federal Election The following table shows the voter turnout (percentage of registered voters who cast a ballot) in each of [...]
Work and Employment – Introduction
People doing paid and unpaid work contribute to economic growth and Niagara’s overall living standard. The capacity of individuals and [...]