Toronto’s Vital Signs

Welcome to the 2019 Vital Signs

Toronto’s Vital Signs Report is compiled from current statistics and studies, serving as an ongoing consolidated snapshot of the trends and issues affecting quality of life in our city. New this year, we went beyond published reports to analyze secondary data that is not generally available. This report has more than 600 footnotes, references more than 294 unique reports and data sources and received contributions from more than 100 individuals. Throughout the report, we highlight organizations working on solutions and feature select policy recommendations from leading researchers and organizations. We believe this adds considerable value to our collective insights on life in Toronto and enhances our ability to focus on the most vital issues in the city.

INCOME AND WEALTH

Equity creates a more just and resilient society

HOUSING

Access to safe and affordable housing is a key determinant of quality of life

WORK

Decent work is essential for positive health and economic outcomes

ARTS, CULTURE, AND RECREATION

Thriving arts and cultural and recreational opportunities signal a city’s ability to innovate, solve problems and attract people

ENVIRONMENT

Our natural and built environment needs to be at its best if we are to be healthy and resilient

GETTING AROUND

Moving people and goods efficiently is linked to our city’s prosperity

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND BELONGING

Vibrant cities have diverse residents who feel engaged and who have strong connections to one another

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Good physical and mental health depends on all of the vital signs working together

LEARNING

Learning is affected by many factors, including poverty, mental and physical health, safety and support

SAFETY

Our city will prosper only if citizens feel safe in their own neighborhoods

ALL 10 ISSUE AREAS

INCOME AND WEALTH

HOUSING

WORK

ARTS, CULTURE,
AND RECREATION

ENVIRONMENT

GETTING AROUND

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND BELONGING

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

LEARNING

SAFETY