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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Health Services in Niagara
Number of Specific Health Facilities in Niagara The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) mandate to transform and [...]
Charitable Giving
The following table shows the number of Canadian tax filers in the St. Catharines – Niagara CMA (Census Metropolitan Area) [...]
EQAO Scores
EQAO testing provides a regular snapshot of Ontario elementary and secondary student achievement in reading, writing and math. Results for [...]
Crime in Niagara
Overall Crime Rates and Violent Crime Rates The violent crime rate includes the category of violent offences which involve the [...]
Overall Opportunities Suggested for Action
Themes emerging from the Living in Niagara – 2017 report for Niagara-wide action to build a stronger future include: Collaborate [...]
Transportation Planning in Niagara
The Niagara Region Transportation Master Plan Needs and Opportunities Report (August, 2016) summary states the following: As Niagara Region evolves, [...]
Niagara-wide Coordination and Planning
Workforce Planning The Niagara Workforce Planning Board (NWPB) is one of 26 similar boards covering four regions in Ontario. These [...]
Population Level Outcomes
Life Expectancy in Niagara Life expectancy data is available for the HNHB LHIN (Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration [...]
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 [...]
Learning and Education – Introduction
Creating strong education systems and equitable access to lifelong learning opportunities is foundational to Niagara’s growth and prosperity. National Context: [...]
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 [...]
Jobs in Niagara
Average Income Following are two tables showing 2015 tax filer data for the St. Catharines – Niagara Census Metropolitan Area [...]