Events
At SPRC Hamilton, we believe in the power of community connections. Beyond the research, the policies, and the programs, it’s the human touch that truly drives change. Our community events are designed not just as gatherings, but as platforms for understanding, collaboration, and enrichment.
Each event offers a unique opportunity for local community members:
- To get acquainted with the breadth of our services and programs.
- To discover firsthand how SPRC Hamilton can make a difference in their lives.
- To indulge in a lively atmosphere with entertainment that resonates with our mission and values.
Stay informed, engaged, and entertained. Explore our lineup of upcoming and past events, and see how we’re fostering a closer, more supportive Hamilton community.
Where’s the Exit?
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,...
Community Benefits Framework – Understanding the Need
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...
Disability and Demographics: Profile of Persons with Activity Limitations in Hamilton
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,...
Climate Justice Framework Engagement Summary Report
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...
A Province That Forgot: The Case for transforming Ontario’s Personal Needs Allowance to bring dignity to Residential Care Facility tenants in Hamilton and beyond
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...
SPRC Hamilton Community Impact Event: Reflections on Climate (In)Justice
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...
Public Launch of the SPRC Report: Demographic Profile of Refugee & Asylum Claimants 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. This new SPRC Report uses census data and other sources to give insights into the...
Indecent Social Assistance in Hamilton and Ontario
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...
Volunteer Advisory Committees (VAC) Review
In July 2023, Hamilton City Council tasked the Government Relations and Community Engagement Division with reviewing the City’s Volunteer Advisory Committees (VACs). Partnering with the Social...
Canada Disability Benefit Forum: Response to Draft Regulations
The Canada Disability Benefit was designed by the Federal Government to reduce poverty and support eligible individuals with disabilities. The Benefit will launch in July 2025. The SPRC helped...