by SPRC Hamilton | Aug 19, 2025 | All Publication, Equity and Inclusion, Poverty Reduction and Elimination
On June 24, 2025, SPRC Hamilton hosted a screening of the documentary, “A Matter of Justice: Climate Change in Black Communities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.” Following the screening, Dr. Ingrid Waldron, the film’s documentarian and McMaster professor,... 
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 Ted Hildebrandt | May 15, 2025 | Poverty Reduction and Elimination
This bulletin takes a closer look at what poverty looks like for some of the Hamilton groups most impacted by poverty. Keep scrolling down to read this report, or use the buttons to jump to a section: Measuring Poverty Faces of Poverty Recent Immigrants Singles – with... 
by SPRC Hamilton | Apr 9, 2025 | Poverty Reduction and Elimination, Thought Leadership
As published in the Hamilton Spectator, April 9, 2025 The recent cancellation of the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) has sparked significant concern for low-income Canadians who have come to rely on these payments to help offset basic living expenses. The CCR was designed... 
by Sara Mayo | Dec 5, 2024 | Poverty Reduction and Elimination, Research and Policy
New data shows more single people are excluded from Ontario’s post-pandemic economy Scroll down to view this report Or download a simple PDF view of this webpage Growing homelessness including encampments across Ontario, and record levels of visits to food... 
by SPRC Hamilton | Nov 18, 2024 | Poverty Reduction and Elimination
Hamilton’s new Living Wage is $21.30/hour. A new report from the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) shows that a full-time worker in Hamilton needs to earn $21.30 an hour to meet their needs and participate in the community. A Living Wage is an evidence-based...