Jan 20, 2002 | Reports
This study provides a description of literacy skills in Halton. It uses the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) to assess these skills amongst adult populations in Halton. This study also examines literacy according to a demographic and socio-economic profile...
Nov 25, 2001 | Reports
These proceedings provide information from the conference summarized under the headings of Open Space Reports. A total of 23 reports are present. The purpose of the Conference was to provide ideas, best practices and solutions for participants to take back to their...
Jul 15, 2001 | Reports
This is a discussion paper that provides information on the issues of access to capital for micro-entrepreneurs. The Halton Social Planning Council’s research with low-income groups has identified inaccessible micro financing options for the poor who are...
Jun 18, 2001 | Reports
This report provides the reader with quantitative and qualitative information about poverty in Halton. Through statistical data and through the life histories of fifteen people living in poverty in Halton, this study aims to develop an extensive profile of those...
Jun 18, 2001 | Reports
Based on the report, Hidden Faces of Poverty, this video features five participants who share their personal struggles with poverty. Please contact the CDH office regarding this video.
Feb 15, 2001 | Reports
The report identifies the socio-economic and labour market characteristics of the visible minority population in Halton using data from the 1996 Census and describes some of the barriers that visible minorities experience in finding employment. The report provides...
