Low-income Residents

• Vital Signs report calls for ‘collective action’ to combat Hamilton’s housing crisis

  The 2023 'Vital Signs' report from the Hamilton Community Foundation suggests migration to the city's housing market as the reason people on modest to low incomes are stuggling.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• More Toronto residents now eligible for transit discount program

  According to a statement issued by the City of Toronto, about 77,000 people will now have access to the transit discount program as a result of an expansion in eligibility.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 31, 2022
  
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• Vital Signs report says life was more difficult for Hamilton’s vulnerable amid pandemic

  The study said multigenerational households, the precariously housed and front line workers were most affected by the pandemic in 2020.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021
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• Hamilton moves to provide menstrual products to low-income residents

  The motion asks staff to study "specific target populations, location and distribution options, costs and an evaluation plan for a 12-month pilot project."

  Health

  May 22, 2019