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.
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...
Hamilton’s Housing Crisis: Financialization Overview
SPRC and the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic (HCLC) jointly submitted to the National Housing Council’s Review Panel on the Financialization of Purpose Built Rental Housing in August 2023. As two...
Fact From Fiction: Unpacking Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom
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...
Basic Income: It Still Matters…
Join us for a look back at the transformational impact of the Ontario Basic Income Pilot Project. Basic Income: It still matters... Tickets, Fri, 27 Oct 2023 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Frozen In Time 3: A Virtual Town Hall on Ontario’s Social Assistance System
Join us for a virtual town hall on Wednesday, September 20th at 7pm-8pm on Zoom. We'll examine Ontario's social assistance system & what needs to change! Register Here: Meeting Registration -...
Hamilton Post-Pandemic Emergency Shelter Size Review: Key Findings
In June 2022, the City of Hamilton Housing Services Division selected the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton to conduct a post-pandemic review of the size of the emergency shelter...
Open Letter to the City of Hamilton on the Proposed Encampment Protocol
June 30, 2023 Michelle BairdDirector of Housing ServicesCity of Hamilton71 Main St WestHamilton, ONL8P 4Y5 [via email] Dear Ms. Baird: RE: Open Letter to the City of Hamilton on the Proposed...
Hamilton A Belonging City: Launch of Hamilton for All & Anti-Hate Toolkit
As you know, emboldened acts of hatred are plaguing Hamilton and the rest of the world. A coalition of many organizations and individuals formed No Hate in the Hammer in 2019 to address acts of Hate...
SPRC Submission to the Federal Housing Advocate Encampment Review
The Federal Housing Advocate has launched a review on homeless encampments as a violation of human rights in Canada. As part of the review, the Federal Housing Advocate is seeking input from people...
Show Us the Money: Income Security in Ontario 2022
On May 18, 2022, SPRC Hamilton and Community Development Halton hosted a virtual Town Hall called, Show us the Money: Income Security in Ontario: Preparing for Provincial Election 2022. Below is a...