Social Planning
Helps the community identify strengths and challenges and determine ways to improve the quality of life for residents in Halton.
Reports
A Recovery Free Zone: The Halton Bulletin
The Halton Bulletin presents local results from A Recovery-Free Zone, a one-year province-wide follow-up survey conducted by the Social Planning Network of Ontario (SPNO) on the impact of the economic downturn on nonprofit community social service agencies in Ontario.
Seniors Roundtable Discussions: A Community’s Path to an Age-Friendly City
This report documents the proceedings of four roundtable discussions held in 2009 concerning seniors issues in Burlington. It focuses on the areas of housing, aging and community Issues.
Economic Recession: Impact on Oakville Serving Agencies
This study identifies the impact of the global recession on social service agencies serving the Oakville community and their capacity to provide their services to this community.
Poverty in Ontario: Failed Promise and the Renewal of Hope
Produced by Community Development Halton and the Social Planning Network of Ontario, this document examines poverty reduction strategies in Ontario throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Social Profile of Milton 2009: A Changing Social Landscape
This document provides a social portrait of the Milton community. It highlights the socio-demographic characteristics of the community as a whole and its population sub-groups.
Social Profile of Halton 2009
This document provides a social portrait of the Regional Municipality of Halton and its four municipalities: Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills.
A Social Profile of Burlington 2009
This document highlights the socio-demographic trends and changes within the Burlington Community since 2001.
Aging Actively in Burlington
Commissioned by the United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton, this report identifies opportunities and challenges for senior citizens of the community.
A Legacy for the Future: An Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy
This PowerPoint presentation discusses poverty, its root causes of poverty, and highlights current policies and programs that address poverty reduction strategies.
Halton Community Conversation On Poverty Reduction: MPP Consultation
This document chronicles a discussion forum held on Friday June 27th, 2008 between MPP Kevin Flynn and Halton based community organizations and agencies.