Literacy Levels and Literacy Training
The Canadian Literacy and Learning Network State of the Literacy and Essential Skills Field (2012) environmental scan describes Literacy in [...]
Levels of Education Attainment
Secondary School Completion Rates Ontario’s Provincial Goal for secondary school graduation rates is 85%. Community Literacy of Ontario cites “20 [...]
Early Years Learning
(Note: this information is also referred to in the “People Getting Started in the Niagara Community” Sector of this report, [...]
Composite Learning Index and EQAO Scores
Composite Learning Index The Canadian Council on Learning provides a Composite Learning Index (CLI - Learning to Know; Do; Live [...]
Introduction to Learning and Education
An optimal environment for learning for all Niagara residents is essential to the success of our community. Opportunities, programs and [...]
Traffic Volume and Routes
Canada-US Border Crossings in Niagara The Niagara River forms a shared border between Canada and the United States. Thus there [...]
Transportation Planning and Municipal Investment in Transit in Niagara
Municipalities’ Investment in Transit in Niagara Understanding how municipalities are prioritizing and spending money on transit is one key to [...]
Affordability and Accessibility of Transportation in Niagara
As ours has traditionally been a majority single vehicle travel society, understanding affordability and accessibility issues can assist us in [...]
Accident Rates in Niagara Municipalities
This table shows Niagara-wide collisions data from the MTO Ontario Road Safety Annual Report, 2011. Source: Ontario Ministry of Transportation [...]
Introduction to Transportation & Mobility
Niagara’s unique urban-rural geography and the availability and accessibility of modes of transportation for people to get around have a [...]
Contribution of Cultural Sector to the Economy in Niagara
Economic Impact Assessment Contribution of Arts, Culture and Heritage to the Economy in Niagara An assessment of the economic impact [...]
Mapping of Arts, Culture and Heritage Assets in Niagara
Mapping Niagara’s arts, culture and heritage assets is an important step in planning for and showcasing arts, culture and heritage [...]
Involvement In and Time Spent on Arts, Culture and Heritage Activities in Niagara
Library Use According to data collected annually by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Public Libraries in the [...]
Introduction to Arts, Culture & Heritage
The vibrancy of Arts, Culture and Heritage is increasingly seen as an essential component in Niagara’s sustainability and prosperity. In [...]