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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Transportation and Mobility – Introduction
The ability of people to access various modes of transportation in our rural-urban mix region is fundamental to prosperity and [...]
EQAO Scores
EQAO testing provides a regular snapshot of Ontario elementary and secondary student achievement in reading, writing and math. Results for [...]
Climate Change
Climate Change Planning The Canadian Index of Wellbeing 2016 National Report – How Are Canadians Really Doing? Shows that, between [...]
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 [...]
Religious Affiliation
Many people find a place to belong by participating in religious activity. The following table shows the religious affiliation of [...]
Arts, Culture and Heritage – Introduction
The presence and creative expressions of the arts, culture and heritage provide vibrancy for the community and an atmosphere of [...]
School Enrolment Trends and Presence of International Students
Brock University, located in St. Catharines, is home to just over 18,500 students. The majority of students (over 90 percent) [...]
Economic Prosperity – Introduction
Building an accurate description of prosperity for Niagara requires looking both through traditional economic growth lenses; and looking at data in [...]
Employment Services in Niagara
Contact details for Employment Ontario Service Providers in Niagara; the 5 Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities (SAEO) office locations operated [...]
Voter Turnout
Federal Election The following table shows the voter turnout (percentage of registered voters who cast a ballot) in each of [...]
Motor Vehicle Collisions and Fatalities
Motor Vehicle Collisions The following table shows the number of motor vehicle collisions that occurred in Niagara in 2014. Collisions [...]
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 [...]