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Community Lens #122 – How Old Are We in Halton?

Community Lens #122 – How Old Are We in Halton?

With the second release of data from the 2016 Census, Community Lens #122 provides a glance at what the population age structure looks like in Halton Region and its municipalities. In comparison with the national picture, Halton has a slightly younger population....
Calculating a Living Wage for Halton – 2016 Update

Calculating a Living Wage for Halton – 2016 Update

This report documents the process and data used in the updating of a living wage for Halton Region for 2016. A living wage of $17.95/hour has been calculated for a Halton family of four (2 parents, one boy aged 10 and one girl aged 14). As with the 2013 discussion...

A Living Wage for Halton Region

Community Development Halton releases the calculation of a living wage for Halton Region. A living wage is not a minimum wage which is set by government without consideration of the ability of working people to have a quality of life. A living wage is envisioned as a...
Vol. 22, #3 – One Generation of Youth Will Change The World

Vol. 22, #2 – Ontario Basic Income Pilot

April 2017 The Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services announced that the Province of Ontario will pilot a Basic Income Program in three areas: Hamilton, Brantford, Brant County; Thunder Bay and surrounding area; and Lindsay. They state that “the purpose of...