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 SPRC Hamilton | Dec 9, 2025 | Equity and Inclusion, Research and Policy
In August 2025, the City of Hamilton engaged the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton (SPRC), along with other partnering organizations, to conduct a series of community engagements to support the Climate Justice Framework. Through partnership with... 
by Sara Mayo | Oct 2, 2025 | All Publication, Equity and Inclusion, Housing and Homelessness, Poverty Reduction and Elimination, Research and Policy
This is the first-ever report dedicated to Personal Needs Allowance (PNA), a hidden part of Ontario’s social assistance system. At only $149/month and frozen since 2019, the PNA is the only personal income for tenants in residential care facilities (RCFs). The report... 
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...