Community Development Halton Blog

hand holding coins In Halton, social assistance recipients represent one of the most vulnerable population groups. They rely on government income supports to be able to meet their basic needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing, but often remain far below recognized poverty thresholds. This month's Community Data Watch examines recent trends in social assistance recipients in Halton, changes in the number of recipients and average benefit levels over time and the intersectio

A community call to support the future of long-term care at Bennett Village By Erin Kelly As the Director of Development at Bennett Village, my responsibilities are to raise money and oversee communications, including brand awareness. Currently, we are involved in a new project to build a long-term care home in Halton Hills. What’s exciting is the provincial government funding will cover a portion, and Bennett Village is responsible for the remaining 15% of the build’s cost.

Seniors’ Income and Financial Security in Halton (2023) Retirement has traditionally been viewed as a period of financial stability, supported by public pensions and personal savings. But recent trends suggest a more complex reality. Across Canada, more seniors are remaining in or returning to the workforce, a shift highlighted in Statistics Canada’s report1 on rising labour force participation among older adults. Using Statistics Canada’s 2023 T1FF (taxfiler data), this note