Archive for 'Reports'

Pre-Budget Submission to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Jeremy.

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In this submission, we focus on initiatives that will promote economic recovery and advance the provincial government’s commitment on poverty reduction.

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Creating a Bold, Sustainable, Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy for All Ontarians

Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by Christopher.

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Social Planning Toronto made a submission to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing highlighting the need for substantial investment in affordable, public housing. This submission details many of the most urgent statistics regarding Ontario's gap in access to affordable housing.

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Hard Hit: Toronto

Posted on 24. Oct, 2009 by Christopher.

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One hundred and thirty-five Toronto agencies took part in the Hard Hit study of Ontario's nonprofit sector. The study documents the one-two punch affecting nonprofit community social service agencies in Ontario - an increasing demand for services and lost revenue from funding cuts driven by the economic downturn. This bulletin provides a summary of the Toronto-specific results of the study.

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Hard Hit: The Impact of the Economic Downturn on Nonprofit Community Social Services in Ontario

Posted on 21. Oct, 2009 by Christopher.

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Hard Hit documents the impact of the recession on Ontario’s nonprofit community service sector, lays out the implications for Ontarians, and suggests a path forward to strengthen the capacity of the sector to meet the challenges ahead. During April and May of 2009, the Social Planning Network of Ontario (SPNO) conducted a survey with 413 community service agencies from across Ontario. This survey was conducted as the first in a series in order to track the changing impact of the recession on Ontario’s nonprofit community service sector. The questionnaire focused on changes in service demands and funding situations, and the strategies that agencies are adopting to cope with emerging conditions.

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Supporting Canadians in Tough Times – Federal Budget Submission 2009

Posted on 14. Aug, 2009 by Christopher.

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Download the full submission in PDF format or Microsoft Word Doc format. Executive Summary Jobs are disappearing; homelessness is on the rise; families are faltering and falling into poverty; children are being robbed of their opportunity succeed – Canadians need support to cope with these uncertain times. While we recognize that money is scarce in this recession, [...]

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Toronto’s Social Landscape

Toronto’s Social Landscape

Posted on 04. Aug, 2009 by Christopher.

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Toronto's Social Landscape is a new resource for organizations and community groups that use demographic and socio-economic data in their work - to assist in program planning, needs assessments, funding submissions, advocacy initiatives, public policy development and research projects. This report draws on 10 years of Census data, and additional data sources, to paint a picture of Toronto's population and the major trends impacting its residents and institutions. Part 1 focuses on the data including 10-year trends and more detailed statistics from the most recent Census. Comparative data for the city of Toronto, Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) and Ontario are provided. Part 2 provides a discussion of some of the major trends in Toronto. In the appendix, readers are provided with additional income and poverty data, as well as, links to additional data sources for Toronto.

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