The Social Planning Council of Ottawa (SPC)

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The Social Planning Council of Ottawa

The Social Planning Council of Ottawa is an independent, non-profit charity working with the community for over 80 years to address social issues and improve quality of life in Ottawa. We are a unique one-stop resource for independent social research, community based planning, and community development support for individuals, organizations and networks creating positive change. The Social Planning Council of Ottawa is a United Way funded agency.

Research and Information

Our Work in the Community

Taking Action

RECENT RELEASE
Immigrants' Economic Integration: Successes and Challenges
A Profile of Immigrants in Ottawa Based on the 2006 Census (June 2009)
Complete Profile: PDF

Summary Report PDF Word

GIS Mapping Supplement PDF

November 2008
This is Who We Are: A Social Profile of Ottawa Based on the 2006 Census Executive Summary w/Maps:
PDF Word
Complete Profile w/Maps (pdf)
Presentations (ppt)

October 2008
Young Adult Early School Leavers Welcome

August 2008
Mixed Blessings and Missed Opportunities: The Intercase Study
on Inclusion and Exclusion of Ottawa's Visible and Ethnic Minority Residents.
Full report: PDF Word
Executive Summary: PDF Word

School Fees Information Sheet
for Parents: English French
Arabic Mandarin Somali
Bulletins (english only):
School Fees School Supplies

2008 Feature Publications:
Is Everybody Here? Inclusion and Exclusion of Families with Young Children in the Ottawa Area.
PDF Word

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Publications By Year

Bank of Knowledge:
Free Data and Fact Sheets

GIS Mapping

MS SURVEY
SONDAGE SP
Ottawa MS Society Chapter Survey
Société SP Secteur Ottawa
Introduction : English / Français

Ottawa Coalition of Ethnocultural Organizations
For more information contact Jerry at 613-236-9300 ext. 308

Ethnic Minority Business
Workshop Series - Form
Registration is now closed
Graduation July 2009

The Marion Dewar
Defender of the Public Good Award
Dinner and Event 2008
November 12 Collage
Thank You - 2008 Slide Show
Program History
Sponsorship Information/Presentation

View Collage and Slide Show from previous DPG Award Dinner and Event

Working toward a just and sustainable food system in Ottawa:

Just Food (formerly the Ottawa
Food Security Council)

Community Garden Network (CGN)

Network on food security and
buying local food:
New - 4th Edition 2008-2009
Buy Local Food Guide

Savour Ottawa Bringing together food producers, vendors, the restaurant industry and tourism sectors

Special Projects in the Community:

Communities Within:
Diversity and Exclusion for Immigrant and Visible Minority Residents

Increasing Inclusion for People with Disabilities

EOCPRN:
Eastern Ontario Child Poverty Resource Network

CBRNO:
Community Based Research Network of Ottawa
Research and Evaluation Resources

CED:
Ottawa Community Economic Development Network

The Social Planning Council of Ottawa invites you to the launch of our new report:
Immigrants' Economic Integration: Successes and Challenges
Thursday, June 25, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2203 Alta Vista Drive
(Rideau Park United Church)
Dinner and childcare for those who register
To register: e-mail

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