by Sara Mayo | Aug 25, 2026 | All Publication, Community Data, Poverty Reduction and Elimination, Research and Policy
New research report from SPRC Hamilton:Where’s the Exit? Persistence of poverty in Hamilton and Ontario, 1992–2023 Along with annual snapshot data that show rates of poverty overall in a community, it is helpful to understand “persistence of poverty”: how many people... 
by Ted Hildebrandt | Apr 20, 2026 | All Publication, Community Data, Equity and Inclusion, Research and Policy
The Community Benefits Framework – Understanding the Need report provides a data‑driven foundation to guide Hamilton’s development of a Community Benefits Framework (CBF). Using 2021 Census data and other validated sources, this report identifies population groups and... 
by Sara Mayo | Apr 7, 2026 | Community Data, Equity and Inclusion, Research and Policy
Using 2021 Census data on activity limitations, this new report explores types of disability, demographics like ages, gender, immigration status, and further characteristics such as housing, income, education, and employment to gain insights into the Hamilton... 
by Sara Mayo | Nov 13, 2024 | Community Data, Equity and Inclusion
This report was prepared for the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council and provides maps of the top 10 countries of birth of Hamilton recent immigrants, and the top 10 most common non-English home languages spoken by Hamilton residents. Download PDF 
by SPRC Hamilton | Oct 1, 2024 | Community Data, Equity and Inclusion, Social Landscape
This bulletin summarizes some key trends regarding persons who identify with racialized groups in Hamilton based on data from the 2021 Census. The term ‘racialized,’ which includes both visible minorities and Indigenous peoples, is becoming more common. The Ontario... 
by SPRC Hamilton | Nov 6, 2023 | Community Data, Poverty Reduction and Elimination
Hamilton’s new Living Wage is $20.80/hour. A new report from the Ontario Living Wage Network shows that a full-time worker in Hamilton needs to earn $20.80 an hour to meet their needs and participate in the community. A Living Wage is an evidence-based calculation...