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
Browse Living In Niagara 2017:
Income and Earnings in Niagara
Low Income Measure (LIM) Statistics Canada publishes Low-income measure-based thresholds, following the practice of many international organizations. The concept underlying [...]
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 [...]
Religious Affiliation
Many people find a place to belong by participating in religious activity. The following table shows the religious affiliation of [...]
Housing Affordability
The 2016 Canadian Index of Wellbeing report shows that housing is becoming less affordable for Canadians, as they devote a [...]
Employment Services in Niagara
Contact details for Employment Ontario Service Providers in Niagara; the 5 Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities (SAEO) office locations operated [...]
Water
Quality The Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Committee provides the following information in their 2017 Annual Progress Report: There are six [...]
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 [...]
Economic Prosperity – Introduction
Building an accurate description of prosperity for Niagara requires looking both through traditional economic growth lenses; and looking at data in [...]
Early Years Learning
The Early Childhood Community Development Centre (ECCDC) offers thought leadership, cutting edge training, innovative resources, and coaching services highlighting best [...]
Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
Calls to Police for Domestic Violence The Niagara Regional Police Service 2015 and 2016 Annual Reports provide information on reported [...]
People Getting Started – Introduction
Very young children and their families, youth and new graduates, and newcomers to Canada require community support and resources to [...]
Emergency Services
Calls to Police, Ambulance and Fire The following table reflects the number of unique events responded to by Emergency Medical [...]