by SPRC Hamilton | Aug 18, 2025 | All Publication, Equity and Inclusion, Events, Poverty Reduction and Elimination
August 18, 2025 On June 24, 2025, the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton (SPRC) held our annual community impact event to reflect on and share the impact of our programs in the community over the past year. In attendance were SPRC staff, board members,... 
by Sara Mayo | May 26, 2025 | Equity and Inclusion, Social Landscape
In collaboration with SEND Relief, the SPRC has published a report on refugees in Hamilton. Close to 31,000 people living in the city of Hamilton in 2021 came to Canada in the 1980s or later as refugees. That represents about 6% of Hamilton’s overall population. This... 
by SPRC Hamilton | Apr 9, 2025 | Equity and Inclusion
SPRC Hamilton staff supported the Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access, and Accountability’s engagement strategy through consultations with equity-deserving groups via focus groups. SPRC Hamilton also retained an Indigenous engagement specialist to... 
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 | Oct 18, 2023 | All Publication, Equity and Inclusion, Events
Join us for an engaging online event on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 12:00PM. This event aims to shed light on the important topic of gender diversity and inclusion in the classroom. We will debunk misconceptions, explore real-life experiences, and provide...