Vitalsigns 2008

GREATER SAINT JOHN’S 2008 ®

Our Region’s Annual Check-Up

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Message from the Chairman 3 Introductory Section 4 Indicators: Gap Between Rich and Poor 6 Safety 8 Health and Wellness 10 Learning 12 Housing 14 Getting Started in Our Community 16 Arts & Culture 18 Environment 20 Work 23 Belonging and Leadership 24 Glossary 26 With the help of a community survey, we have assigned the following grades in this report: In dire need of corrective action Of concern, needs attention Progress is being made We’re doing well and headed in the right direction Greater Saint John has top grades, let’s keep it up! Only four sub-groupings per indicator were graded through the community survey.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Mission To serve as a trustee of gifts, support charitable organizations and inspire community leadership. Vision To ensure a sustainable future and improve the quality of life in Greater Saint John.

We are proud to be part of a national initiative through Community Foundations of Canada called VitalSigns®, by which we “take the pulse” of Greater Saint John, using agreed upon indicators of our quality of life. As a public foundation whose mission is to improve the local quality of life, we need to measure it, rate ourselves and take regular “soundings”. We should celebrate our successes and be open to challenges which demand our collective efforts. Taking a “snapshot” of our community helps us to understand where we have been, where we are and where we should be going. Whether you are a public servant, newcomer, educator, physician, volunteer, social worker, entrepreneur, elected official or interested citizen, it is a valuable tool for all sectors of our community. In 2006, we inaugurated this program with our precursor document “Taking Stock” and in 2007 and 2008 officially participated as a VitalSigns® community foundation. We are pleased to have been able to engage the Saint John Human Development Council to help research and prepare them. Recognizing that it is a subjective process, we expanded the “star” grading process to the broader community this year. We acknowledge the help of over three hundred community members for participating in the online survey. Others helped identify additional sources of data and information against which we can measure ourselves in the ten key indicator groupings and sub-groupings. We thank Community Foundations of Canada for their ongoing support. Through their vision, across Canada, 15 other communities are launching their own versions of VitalSigns® simultaneously. These communities include: Victoria, Metro Vancouver, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, Ottawa, Toronto, Oakville, Guelph & Wellington, Waterloo Region, London & Middlesex, Greater Sudbury, Greater Montreal, Fredericton, and Greater Saint John. The VitalSigns® trademark is used with permission from the Toronto Community Foundation, whose original concept sparked interest in making this a national initiative. The Greater Saint John Community Foundation has committed to producing VitalSigns® for a decade. Our hope is that we can look back over ten years and see measurable improvements, as Greater Saint John’s VitalSigns® are evaluated.

Michael Doyle, FCA, Chairman Greater Saint John Community Foundation

The VitalSigns trademark is used with permission from Community Foundations of Canada.

INTRODUCTORY SECTION Population and Demographics

According to the most recent census in 2006, the population of the Saint John Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) (which includes the parishes of Petersville, Greenwich, Kingston, Hampton, Upham, Saint Martins, Rothesay, Simonds, Westfield, Lepreau, and Musquash, the Towns of Hampton, Quispamsis, Rothesay, and Grand Bay-Westfield, the City of Saint John, and the Village of St. Martins) was 122,389, which represented 16.8% of the provincial population. The population fell by 289 (0.2%) from its 2001 level of 122,678.

1996 2001 2006 2006 Private Land area in Population Population Population Population Median Dwellings, 2006 km2 Density per km2 Age (2006) (2006) Saint John CMA 125,705 122,678 122,389 40.5 55,583 3,359.5 36.4 City of Saint John 72,494 69,661 68,043 41.3 32,090 315.5 215.7 Rothesay 11,470 11,505 11,637 39.1 4,536 34.7 335.0 Quispamsis 13,579 13,757 15,239 37.5 5,324 57.1 267.1 Grand Bay-Westfield 4,880 4,949 4,981 40.7 1,895 59.7 83.4 St. Martins 396 374 386 42.7 195 2.3 168.5 Hampton 4,081 3,997 4,004 40.0 1,440 21.0 190.6 NB Health Region 2 177,822 175,849 174,869 -- -- 10,600 -- Source: Statistics Canada

INTRODUCTORY SECTION

Average and Median Family Income

Saint John CMA’s 2006 average and median family incomes were $72,722 and $59,600, up from $59,586 and $47,800 in 2000, compared to Canada’s 2006 average and median family incomes of $82,390 and $63,600 and New Brunswick’s of $64,614 and $54,000. Average Family Income in Current Dollars 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Canada $64,650 $67,941 $69,821 $70,881 $73,928 $77,553 $82,390 New Brunswick $52,355 $54,302 $56,244 $57,522 $59,473 $61,751 $64,614 Saint John CMA $59,586 $61,191 $62,691 $64,494 $68,234 $69,603 $72,722 Source: Statistics Canada Median Family Income in Current Dollars 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Canada $50,800 $53,500 $55,000 $56,000 $58,100 $60,600 $63,600 New Brunswick $43,200 $45,200 $46,800 $48,000 $49,700 $51,500 $54,000 Saint John CMA $47,800 $49,600 $51,200 $52,900 $55,200 $57,000 $59,600 Source: Statistics Canada Structure of Employment by Industry

Saint John CMA’s 2007 total employment rate was 63.5%, up from 60.4% in 2000. Of its employed citizens, 20.2% were working in the goods producing sector, while 79.8% were working in the service producing sector. For Canada as a whole, 23.6% were working in the goods producing sector, while 76.3% were working in the service producing sector. In New Brunswick, 23.0% were in the goods producing sector and 77.0% were in the service producing sector. Source: Statistics Canada Proportion of Foreign Born

Saint John CMA’s 2006 population of foreign born persons was 5,030 (4.2%), compared to Canada’s proportion of 18.4% and New Brunswick’s of 3.1%. The Saint John CMA increased from 4,615 (3.8%) in 2001. Source: Statistics Canada Proportion of the Population Classified as a Visible Minority Visible Minorities 1996 2001 2006 Saint John CMA Minority population % of total population Minority population % of total population Minority population % of total population 2,555 2.1% 3,160 2.6% 3,805 3.1%

Source: Statistics Canada

Regional Breakdown, 2006 Number of persons classified as a visible minority % of total population classified as a visible minority Saint John CMA 3,805 3.1% Saint John City 3,060 4.5% Rothesay 275 2.4% Quispamsis 215 1.4% Grand Bay-Westfield 15 0.3% Hampton 15 0.4% St. Martins 0 0.0% Source: Statistics Canada Median Age and Age Structure of the Population

The population in the Saint John CMA is aging. Between 2001 and 2006 the percentage of the population 65 and over increased from 13.2% to 13.9%. The median age of the population in Saint John was 40.5 years in 2006. Source: Statistics Canada

GAP BETWEEN RICH & POOR Child Poverty Rate

According to the 2006 Census, the Saint John CMA’s child poverty rate was 18.0%, down from the 2001 Census.The CMA child poverty rate was higher than the national or provincial rate.

Saint John CMA’s child poverty rate breakdown: 28.3% (City of Saint John), 10.0% (Rothesay), 3.8% (Quispamsis), and 12.6% (Grand Bay-Westfield).

Before Tax Child Poverty 2006 and 2001 (using LICO) Before Tax Child Poverty by Municipality in 2006 (using LICO) 2001 2006 Percent Municipality Pre-Tax Change Poverty Rate Canada 18.5 17.7 - 4.3% Saint John CMA 18.0% New Brunswick 18.1 16.2 -10.5% Saint John 28.3% Saint John CMA 21.7 18.0 -17.0% Rothesay 10.0% Fredericton 13.6 14.2 4.1% Quispamsis 3.8% Montreal 24.6 22.7 -7.8% Grand Bay–Westfield 12.6% Source: Statistics Canada Source: Statistics Canada Overall Poverty Rate

According to the 2006 Census, Saint John CMA’s overall poverty rate was 14.7% (down from 17.9% in the 2001 Census). Breakdown: 20.8% (City of Saint John), 7.6% (Rothesay), 4.6% (Quispamsis), and 9.2% (Grand Bay-Westfield). Before Tax Poverty 2006 and 2001 (using LICO) Before Tax Overall Poverty by Municipality in 2006 (using LICO) 2001 2006 Percentage Municipality Pre-Tax Persons in Change Poverty Rate Poverty Canada 16.3 15.3 -6.1% Saint John CMA 14.7% 17,991 New Brunswick 15.7 13.5 -14.0% Saint John 20.8% 14,153 Saint john CMA 17.9 14.7 -17.9% Rothesay 7.6% 884 Fredericton 13.2 13.3 0.8% Quispamsis 4.6% 701 Montreal 22.3 21.1 -5.4% Grand Bay – Westfield 9.2% 458 Source: Statistics Canada Source: Statistics Canada Incidence of Low Income Before Tax, by Neighbourhood 2000 2005 Crescent Valley 68.9% 61.6% Lower West Side 50.7% 56.1% Old North End 52.3% 46.8% South End 44.1% 37.5% Waterloo Village * 38.0% 31.5% Source: Statistics Canada * Note: The Waterloo Village is bounded by City Road, Marsh Creek, Union Street and Carleton Street. Single Parent Families

The Saint John CMA’s 2006 proportion of single parent families was 19.0% (24.7% within the City of Saint John), one of the highest in Canada, up from 18.1% in 2001. The median income for the Saint John CMA, $29,562, was the lowest of all CMAs in Canada.

# of Single Parent % Lone Parent Families Median Incomes of Single Families of Total Families Parent Families Saint John CMA 6,765 19.0% $29,562 Saint John 4,175 24.7% $27,072 Rothesay 435 12.6% $39,135 Quispamsis 400 8.7% $43,278 Hampton 140 11.8% $29,500 Grand Bay 200 13.1% $29,048 Source: Statistics Canada

GAP BETWEEN RICH & POOR Saint John CMA Family Income

12.2% of Saint John CMA’s families made less than $25,000 in 2005, down from 15.4% in 2000. 21.0% of families earned more than $100,000 in 2005, up from 18.3% in 2000. Income Bracket % in 2000 % in 2005 % Change Under $5,000 1.9 0.8 -59.7 $5,000 to $9,999 2.1 1.2 -42.4 $10,000 to $14,999 3.2 2.9 -11.6 $15,000 to $19,999 3.5 3.1 -10.2 $20,000 to $24,999 4.5 4.2 -7.4

$25,000 to $29,999 5.3 5.2 -0.5 $30,000 to $34,999 5.1 5.3 +4.5 T h e S a i nt J o e gap? Co h n B u reduce th $35,000 to $39,999 5.1 5.8 +13.2 mmunity s i ne s s nt to help llowing Anti-Pove Wa e of the fo (BCAPI rty Initia er with on $40,000 to $44,999 6.0 5.2 -13.2 ) is an aw tive Volunte fund ard-winni ed coaliti ng, self- ups: $45,000 to $49,999 4.9 5.5 +10.4 on of ove gro business r one hun leaders dred se wo and prof mero Hou $50,000 to $59,999 10.2 10.5 +2.4 rking toge essionals * Ro ities ther with t Commun in pover people liv * Vibran $60,000 to $69,999 9.3 9.6 +3.2 ty and g ing prov overnmen O Kids e e their qu t to im- * PR teer Centr $70,000 to $79,999 8.0 7.8 -3.4 ality of li hn Volun the lev fe and red * Saint Jo el of co uce $80,000 to $89,999 6.8 6.5 -3.9 Fo mmunity unded in poverty. 1997, it c $90,000 to $99,999 5.3 5.3 -1.0 years of elebrated service a ten add s workin $100,000 to $124,999 9.5 10.3 +8.2 ress issue g groups s facing s and you ingle pare $125,000 to $149,999 4.4 5.2 +16.4 th in educ nts and ation, emp housing loyment $150,000 and over 4.4 5.5 +26.7 .

Less than $25,000 15.4 12.2 -20.5 More than $100,000 18.3 21.0 +14.6 Source: Statistics Canada

Ratio of Money Income of the 10th (Poor) and 90th (Rich) Percentile

Saint John CMA’s incomes for the poorest 10 percent of its population grew from $16,800 in 2001 to $20,200 in 2006, while its richest 10 percent saw their incomes grow from $109,500 in 2001 to $131,000 in 2006.

The income ratio of the richest 10 percent over the poorest 10 percent was 6.5 in 2006. Incomes of both 10th and 90th percentiles in Saint John CMA 2001 2005 2006 % Change 2001-2006 10th Percentile $16,800 $18,800 $20,200 20.2% 90th Percentile $109,500 $124,600 $131,000 19.6% Source: Statistics Canada Ratio of 90th over 10th Percentile 2001 2005 2006 Saint John 6.5 6.6 6.5 Fredericton 6.3 6.4 6.3 Toronto 10.2 10.7 10.5 Montreal 6.9 6.9 6.8 Victoria 6.2 6.4 6.4 Source: Statistics Canada

SAFETY

Criminal Code Traffic Crime Rate per 100,000 Population

Saint John CMA’s 2007 criminal code traffic crime rate per 100,000 population was 334, down from 561 in 1991 but up from 289 in 2003, compared to Canada’s 2007 rate of 400 and New Brunswick’s of 364. Criminal Code Traffic Crime Rate per 100,000 1991 1998 2003 2006 2007 Saint John CMA 561 423 289 272 334 New Brunswick 773 489 377 333 364 Canada 806 468 370 374 400 Source: Statistics Canada

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 Population

Saint John CMA’s 2007 violent crime rate per 100,000 population was 1,431, up from 1,168 in 2003, compared to Canada’s 2007 rate of 930 and New Brunswick’s of 851. Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 1991 1998 2003 2006 2007 Saint John CMA 850 1,139 1,168 1,317 1,431

New Brunswick 840 932 988 852 851 Canada 1,059 982 965 954 930 Source: Statistics Canada Assault by Seriousness Rate per 100,000 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Canada Assault Level 1 612 610 596 621 616 603 596 578 567 562 545 Assault Level 2 123 124 123 133 139 140 143 146 156 162 164 Aggravated Assault Level 3 9 9 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 New Brunswick Assault Level 1 572 633 668 663 689 696 699 659 603 592 577 Assault Level 2 89 89 96 90 92 87 105 96 94 106 115 Aggravated Assault Level 3 9 5 5 5 6 6 5 4 7 8 7 Saint John Assault Level 1 857 830 971 1,135 1,217 1,325 1,293 1,087 1,293 1,181 1,275 Assault Level 2 141 163 174 170 122 87 149 95 112 148 169 Aggravated Assault Level 3 12 6 3 1 1 4 11 6 10 6 9 Source: Saint John Police Force * Note: Please see glossary on page 26 for definitions of assault levels.

Property Crime Rate per 100,000 Population

Saint John CMA’s 2007 property crime rate per 100,000 population was 3,441, down from 4,127 in 1991 but up from 3,069 in 2000, compared to Canada’s 2007 rate of 3,320 and New Brunswick’s of 2,305.

Property Crime Rate per 100,000 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2007 Saint John CMA 4,127 3,838 3,751 3,069 3,344 3,437 3,441 New Brunswick 3,706 3,301 3,065 2,945 3,038 2,553 2,305 Canada 6,160 5,257 4,880 4,081 4,121 3,596 3,320 Source: Statistics Canada

SAFETY Motor Vehicle Theft per 100,000 Population

Saint John CMA’s 2007 motor vehicle theft rate per 100,000 was 168, down from 345 in 1991, lower than New Brunswick’s 179 and Canada’s 443. Motor Vehicle Theft per 100,000 Population 1991 1996 2001 2006 2007 % Change Canada 497 608 543 487 443 -8.8% New Brunswick 217 198 231 187 179 -3.0% Saint John CMA 345 248 179 163 168 2.8% Toronto 359 523 372 294 279 -5.0% Saskatoon 346 567 551 582 N/A N/A Calgary 810 671 576 611 639 4.1% Police Officers per 100,000 Source: Statistics Canada

At 230 police officers per 100,000 in 2007, the number of police officers in the City of Saint John was 18.0% higher than the national average (195) and 30.0% higher than the provincial average (177). The rate was down 3.0% from 237 in 2000. Police Officers per 100,000 Population 2000 2006 2007 Canada 182 192 195 New Brunswick 173 172 177 Saint John (City) 237 227 230 Rothesay Regional* 115 117 128 Hampton RCMP* 117 119 143 Thunder Bay 173 183 191 Halifax 196 204 222 Victoria (City) 243 227 233 Fredericton 197 183 195 Source: Statistics Canada * Note: Rothesay Regional covers both Rothesay and Quispamsis, the Hampton RCMP covers the Town of Hampton only. RCMP also police Grand Bay-Westfield, however data was not available.. Mental Health Court

The Saint John Mental Health Court (SJMHC) was created in 2000 to offer a unique court program that integrated the services of mental health, social services, justice, and public safety with the goal of meeting the needs of mentally ill individuals who engaged in criminal behaviour. In 2008, interviews were conducted over a period of three months with 22 clients who had completed the program during the period of 2000 to 2007. The overall experience of the SJMHC program from a client perspective was very positive. Only a few areas of improvement were suggested by clients. Source: Psychology Department and centre for Criminal Justice Studies, UNBSJ

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HEALTH and WELLNESS Obesity Rates

Health Region 2’s (includes the Saint John CMA) 2007 obesity rate was 20.2%, down from 24.4% in 2005, but higher than Canada’s at 16.0% and New Brunswick’s at 20.0%. Obesity Rates 2003 2005 2007 Canada 14.9 15.5 16.0 New Brunswick 20.0 22.5 20.0 Saint John (Health Region 2) 21.7 24.4 20.2 Fredericton (Health Region 3) 18.3 23.7 15.7 Victoria (South Vancouver Island) 11.1 12.5 11.1 Source: Statistics Canada Physicians per 100,000

The number of active physicians (family practitioners and specialists) per 100,000 in Saint John (Health Region 2) was 190 in 2006, less than one percent below the national rate. The rate is up nearly 12% from 170 in 1997. The per capita number of physicians has been rising since 1997, the first year for which data are available. Physicians Per 100,000 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Canada 184 185 187 188 188 189 188 189 191 191 New Brunswick N/A N/A 154 153 155 158 163 167 172 177 Health Region 2 (Saint John) 170 170 167 170 171 179 180 186 186 190 Health Region 3 (Fredericton) 138 144 143 139 145 144 142 142 150 149 Source: Canadian Institute of Health Information

Smoking Rates for Current Smokers

Health Region 2’s (includes the Saint John CMA) 2007 smoking rate was 21.1%, down from 22% in 2005, compared to Canada’s growing 2007 rate of 21.9% and New Brunswick’s at 23.3%.

2003 2005 2007 Canada 22.9 21.7 21.9 New Brunswick 25.3 22.5 23.3 Saint John (Health Region 2) 22.8 22.0 21.1 Fredericton (Health Region 3) 26.0 22.8 21.4 Victoria (South Vancouver Island) 18.4 15.9 13.9 Source: Statistics Canada

Rate of Physical Activity

Health Region 2’s (includes the Saint John CMA) 2007 self-reported rate of physical activity was 48.4%, up from 42.9% in 2003, compared with Canada’s 2007 rate of 49.0% and New Brunswick’s of 42.7%.

Leisure-Time Physically Active or Moderately Active 2003 2005 2007 Canada 50.4 51.0 49.0 New Brunswick 44.3 45.6 42.7 Saint John (Health Region 2) 42.9 47.3 48.4 Fredericton (Health Region 3) 42.9 45.7 40.5 Victoria (South Vancouver Island) 59.3 66.1 63.5 Source: Statistics Canada

HEALTH and WELLNESS

Proportion of the Population 12 Years and Over without a Regular Medical Doctor

Health Region 2’s (includes the Saint John CMA) proportion of population 12 years and over without a regular medical doctor was 9.1%, down from 9.6% in 2003. By comparison, 8.2% of the population in New Brunswick reported not having a regular medical doctor in 2007. In Canada as a whole, the percentage was 15.2. 2003 2005 2007 Canada 14.2 14.4 15.2 New Brunswick 7.6 6.7 8.2 Saint John (Health Region 2) 9.6 8.5 9.1 Fredericton (Health Region 3) 6.5 5.0 8.3 Victoria (South Vancouver Island) 10.5 9.8 10.4 Source: Statistics Canada

Births to Teens

Nearly 10.0% of the births in Health Region 2 in 2007/08 were to teenagers. The City of Saint John with 39.0% of the region’s population, accounted for 56.0% of the region’s teen births. One third of Saint John’s teen mothers were 17 or younger. Birth to Teens 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 Region 2 Birth to Teens 136 134 134 138 120 105 132 160 Region 2 Birth to Teens < 18 31 38 41 45 28 32 43 56 Saint John Birth to Teens 65 71 70 83 66 66 78 90 Saint John Birth to Teens < 18 18 16 21 29 19 25 24 30 Region 2 Teen Births as a 7.7% 7.7% 7.9% 8.0% 7.4% 6.5% 7.7% 9.3% Percent of Total Births Region 2 Teen Births < 18 as a 1.8% 2.3% 2.4% 2.6% 1.7% 2.0% 2.5% 3.2% Percent of total Births Source: Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation

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LEARNING Proportion of the Population Who Have Not Completed High School

In 2007, 19.3% of people aged 15 and over in Saint John had not graduated from high school. This was down 15.0 percentage points from 1990. The Saint John rate in 2007 was 7.6 percentage points below the rate for New Brunswick and 2.9 percentage points below the Canada-wide rate. 1990 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Canada 37.8 27.2 26.3 25.0 24.4 23.6 23.2 22.2 New Brunswick 44.3 32.3 31.2 29.6 29.0 28.5 27.1 27.0 Saint John CMA 34.4 24.2 23.4 21.1 23.0 22.7 20.1 19.3 Fredericton CA 35.8 27.4 27.5 23.1 23.3 21.5 21.2 23.0 Source: Statistics Canada

Proportion of the Population with Post-Secondary Education Credentials

Saint John CMA’s 2007 proportion of population (greater than 15 years) obtaining a university degree, post-secondary certificate or diploma was 48.5%, up from 31.4% in 1990, compared to Canada’s 2007 proportion of 49.9% and New Brunswick’s at 44.5%. 1990 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Canada 32.7 44.3 45.1 46.1 46.6 48.0 48.8 49.9 New Brunswick 28.9 40.3 39.9 40.9 42.4 42.6 44.1 44.5 Saint John CMA 31.4 44.4 44.5 44.4 43.6 45.2 47.2 48.5 Fredericton CA 34.6 43.9 39.7 44.2 44.7 46.0 48.1 47.2 Source: Statistics Canada

CCL Composite Learning Index

According to the 2008 Composite Learning Index, the overall index score for Saint John was 73, up 12.3% from 65 in 2007. The 2008 score was 5.2% lower than the national score (77) and 7.4% higher than the New Brunswick score (68). Canada New Brunswick Saint John Fredericton Moncton St. John’s 2008 77 68 74 79 75 84 2007 76 61 66 68 72 69 Source: Canadian Council on Learning

Overall School Enrolment in Districts 1, 6 and 8

Saint John CMA’s 2007 English school enrolment (Districts 6 & 8) was 22,797, down from 25,264 in 1999, compared to New Brunswick’s of 110,288 in 2007, down from 127,003 in 1999. French school enrolment at District 1’s École Samuel-de-Champlain for 2007 was 572, up from 470 in 2001. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 District 6 10,963 10,774 10,762 10,629 10,548 10,463 10,427 10,338 10,369 District 8 14,571 14,390 14,209 14,064 13,751 13,477 13,135 12,745 12,428 District 1 N/A N/A 470 490 515 531 545 548 572 Province 127,003 124,942 122,792 120,600 118,869 117,145 114,820 112,013 110,288 Source: Province of New Brunswick

LEARNING Internet Usage

Saint John CMA’s 2007 proportion of population accessing the Internet was 71.3% (65.0% home Internet access), up from 66.1% (57.0% home Internet access) in 2005, compared to Canada’s 2007 overall proportion of 73.2% and New Brunswick’s of 64.7%. Percent of Internet Use by Location Location Canada New Brunswick Saint John 2005 2007 2005 2007 2005 2007 Internet access from any location 67.9 73.2 57.2 64.7 66.1 71.3 Home Internet Access 60.9 68.6 49.4 58.4 57.0 65.3 Work Internet access 26.3 30.0 21.1 26.0 24.5 31.3 School Internet access 11.7 14.5 10.0 13.6 11.4 16.2 Public Library Internet access 10.2 10.8 6.7 7.6 10.2 9.9 Other location of Internet access 20.3 22.0 15.3 20.9 20.0 24.7 Source: Statistics Canada Post-Secondary Enrolment and Tuition University of New Brunswick, Saint John—Enrolment Full-Time Part-Time International Total Graduates (Spring & Fall) 2003-04 1,873 524 721 3,118 478 2004-05 1,936 450 726 3,112 566 2005-06 1,903 468 654 3,025 557 2006-07 1,856 436 526 2,818 555 2007-08 1,808 397 575 2,780 474 (100 more expected in the fall) Source: UNB Saint John

Note: UNBSJ also has over 120 students (mostly International) enrolled in Saint John College taking English language courses in preparation for under- graduate and graduate study at UNB.

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HOUSING Rental Vacancy Rate

Saint John CMA’s 2007 rental vacancy rate was 5.2%, down from 6.0% in 1992. By April 2008 it had dropped to 4.3%.

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Saint John CMA 8.2 7.3 5.2 3.4 5.6 6.3 5.2 5.8 5.7 6.8 5.2 Moncton 5.3 5.8 3.8 1.7 1.6 2.3 2.9 5.0 4.7 5.6 4.3 Canada 4.5 4.0 3.2 2.2 1.7 2.1 2.6 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 New Brunswick 6.6 6.1 4.3 3.1 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.3 5.0 6.0 5.3 Saskatoon 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.7 2.9 3.7 4.5 6.3 4.6 3.2 0.6 Halifax 7.7 5.5 3.6 3.6 2.8 2.7 2.3 2.9 3.3 3.2 3.1 Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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Saint John CMA’s 2007 housing starts totalled 687, up from 501 in 2005 and 278 in 1998.

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HOUSING MLS Average Residential Prices 2007

Saint John CMA’s 2007 average residential sales price was $140,544 (up from $93,697 in 2000) compared to Canada’s average price of $307,265 and New Brunswick’s of $136,603 in the same year. In 2006, 70.0% of the population in the Saint John CMA were homeowners.

MLS Average Residential Prices $400,000

$350,000 Toronto $300,000 Canada $250,000 Saskatoon $200,000 Saint John $150,000 New Brunswick $100,000

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Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Condition of Dwellings in the Saint John CMA

Saint John CMA’s housing stock consists of: 19.7% built before 1945, 29.3% from 1945-1970, 36.0% from 1970-1990, and 15.0% from 1990-2006. Inhabitants reported 8.9% needed major repairs, 32.7% needed minor repairs, while 58.4% needed regular maintenance. Period of Total Dwellings Needed Regular Needed Minor Needed Major Construction Constructed Maintenance Repairs Repairs Rented Owned Rented Owned Rented Owned Rented Owned 1945 or Before 4,680 4,995 2,450 2,040 1,595 2,030 635 930 1946 to 1960 2,515 4,830 1,275 2,550 905 1,735 330 540 1961 to 1970 2,390 4,675 1,495 2,675 695 1,625 205 375 1971 to 1980 2,765 7,795 1,705 4,230 800 2,945 255 625 1981 to 1985 985 2,520 645 1,340 270 1,005 65 175 1986 to 1990 525 3,095 375 1,870 115 1,140 35 90 1991 to 1995 385 2,310 260 1,590 105 670 20 45 1996 to 2000 160 2,025 135 1,730 25 270 0 30 2001 to 2006 325 2,135 295 2,025 30 105 0 10 Total 14,730 34,390 8,640 20,045 4,540 11,515 1,550 2,825 Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Average Monthly Rent for a Two Bedroom Apartment

Saint John CMA’s April 2008 average monthly rent (30.0% of the population are renters) for a two bedroom apartment was $604, up from $568 in April 2007, compared to Canada’s 2007 average rent of $635. April 2007 April 2008 Saint John $568 $604 Moncton $631 $665 Fredericton $693 $696 Bathurst $489 $504 Miramichi $494 $512 Edmunston $442 $453 Campbellton $506 $505 NB Average (in 10,000+ $610 $635 population municipalities) Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

GETTING STARTED IN OUR COMMUNITY

Immigrant Income

Saint John CMA’s 2005 median immigrant (with university degree) income was $58,928, compared to Canada’s median income for the same group of $36,451, and Canadian born in the Saint John CMA of $51,427. Saint John CMA’s 2005 median immigrant income (no university degree) income was $34,162, compared to Canada’s median income for the same group of $23,077 and Canadian born in the Saint John CMA of $28,410. Median Earnings of Immigrants as a Percentage of Non-Immigrant Income, 2005 With A University Degree Without a University Degree Earnings % of non-Immigrant Earnings % of non-Immigrant Median Earnings Median Earnings Canada $36,451 71.0% $23,077 67.0% Saint John $58,928 115.0% $34,162 120.0% Halifax $38,121 82.0% $25,669 83.0% Toronto $37,647 65.0% $29,756 75.0% Saskatoon $36,698 78.0% $25,572 80.0% Calgary $39,049 67.0% $28,634 74.0% Source: Statistics Canada

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

In 2007 the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (attracts newcomers to meet economic and labour market needs) had 596 immigrants whose intended destination was Saint John, up from 468 in 2006 and 21 in 2002. Year Families Total Family Members 2000 1 2 2001 7 21 2002 9 21 2003 12 24 2004 20 50 2005 47 147 2006 174 468 2007 197 596 2008 89 249 (until June 20th) Source: Province of New Brunswick Youth Unemployment

Saint John CMA’s 2007 youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) was 12.7% (down from 14.3% in 2000) compared to Canada’s rate of 11.2% and New Brunswick’s of 11.8% in the same year. 1987 1995 2000 2005 2007 Canada 13.2 14.8 12.7 12.4 11.2 New Brunswick 20.0 17.7 15.7 14.9 11.8 Saint John 19.2 17.9 14.3 12.2 12.7 Fredericton - Oromocto 16.4 15.8 13.4 14.5 9.8 Source: Statistics Canada

GETTING STARTED IN OUR COMMUNITY

Net Migration

On a net basis (gross inflow minus outflow) in 2005 the Saint John CMA lost 212 persons, down from a net loss of 294 persons in 2004.

Net Migration, 2005 Intraprovincial Interprovincial International Total Net # Net % of Net # Net % of Net # Net % of Net # Net % of population population population population Saint John 14 0.01 -693 -0.5 467 0.4 -212 -0.2 Sudbury 834 0.5 -56 -0.03 58 0.04 836 0.5 Toronto -16, 428 -0.3 -6,370 -0.1 114,707 2.2 91,909 1.7 Saskatoon 1,564 0.7 -1,357 -0.6 1,144 0.5 1,351 0.6 Calgary -2,190 -0.2 13,827 1.3 11,324 1.1 22,961 2.1 Vancouver -5,616 -0.2 3,133 0.1 38,804 1.7 36,321 1.6 Source: Statistics Canada

People who Migrated to Saint John 2001 2006 Lived in a different province or Lived in a different province or Lived in a different Lived in a different province or territory, 1 year ago territory, 5 or more years ago province or territory, 1 year territory, 5 or more years ago ago Saint John Number 2,485 6,420 2,230 6,410 CMA % of 2.0% 5.6% 1.9% 5.6% population Source: Statistics Canada

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ARTS and CULTURE Attendance at a Cultural Event

An estimated 159,467 separate “person attendances” of cultural events (concerts, theatre, festivals, dance, heritage, and other events) took place in 2005 in the Saint John CMA. Personal Cultural Event Attendances Canada 50,390,953 Saint John CMA 159,467 Montreal 6,355,043 Ottawa 2,159,753 Victoria 626,176 Source: Statistics Canada

Employment in Cultural Industries

Persons employed in cultural industries in the Saint John CMA was 700 in 2007, up from 600 in 2000. Persons Employed in Cultural Industries, 1987-2007 1987 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 New Brunswick 4,300 5,000 4,200 5,000 4,300 4,000 4,600 4,700 5,700 Saint John 1,000 600 800 1,000 700 700 800 800 700 Fredericton - 1,000 800 800 900 1,000 500 900 900 1,100 Oromocto Source: Statistics Canada Persons Employed in Cultural Industries, 2007 Persons Employed Percent of Total Industries Saint John 700 1.1 Fredericton – Oromocto 1,100 1.6 Ottawa 13,200 2.7 Toronto 83,700 2.9 Montreal 51,600 2.7 Kitchener 3,400 1.4 Vancouver 36,500 2.9 Source: Statistics Canada

Total Average Household Spending on Arts and Culture

In 2006, households in Saint John spent an average of $803 (in current dollars) on arts and culture, down 15.4% from 2005. Saint John households spent 5.5% more than the average household in New Brunswick and 15.3% less than the Canada-wide average.

Total Average Household Spending on Arts and Culture 2005 2006 Canada $881 $948 Saint John $949 $803 Toronto $1,059 $1,115 Saskatoon $910 $1,145 Calgary $1,257 $1,484 Source: Statistics Canada

ARTS and CULTURE

Heritage Buildings

The City of Saint John has 6,000 historic properties (of its 27,000 buildings) qualifying for the national registry (12,000 buildings registered in Canada).

Residents and visitors have consistently chosen heritage architecture as the number one attraction of Saint John. Source: City of Saint John

Cruise Ships

For the 2008 cruise ship season, there are 82 scheduled calls booked bringing over 180,000 tourists (potential purchasers of artisans’ products) to Saint John, compared to 53 calls in 2007. Source: Cruise Saint John

Want Happiness? Live East!

According to a survey released in December 2007 by the Canadian Institute of Advanced Research, Saint John tops the list of 18 Canadian cities surveyed. According to John Halliwell, a University of British Columbia economist who led the research project, knowing your neighbours - and trusting those around you - is a key reason why Saint John tops the list. The top ten cities on the list were: 1. Saint John, 2. Quebec City, 3. Charlottetown, 4, 5. (tied) Moncton and Kitchener, 6. St. John’s, 7. Saskatoon, 8. Regina, 9. Winnipeg, and 10. Halifax. Source: Canadian Institute of Advanced Research

Saint John Theatre Company

The Saint John Theatre Company (SJTC) is a community based, not for profit organization. The members of the SJTC Board of Directors, its actors and production crews are all volunteers! In May 2006 the SJTC purchased the Lingley Building on Princess Street and renovations are underway to make it their permanent home base. In August 2008 they unveiled their new store front, and will be moving into the building at the end of September.

Source: Saint John Theatre Company

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ENVIRONMENT Air Quality

In 2006, Saint John CMA monitoring stations had no exceedances of provincially accepted levels of Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Particulate (PM 10 and PM 2.5), and ground level Ozone. The number of exceedances for Sulphur Dioxide was 64, with 61 measured on Grandview Avenue.

VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) are not regulated but monitored at Forest Hills, Lepreau and Champlain Heights. At Forest Hills, VOC concentrations appear to have decreased from 2004 to 2006, while Champlain Heights has increased since 2000 and Lepreau has remained stable.

The overall index of air quality (IQUA) reports Saint John CMA’s air quality as good.

Days with Daily Maximum 8h Ozone > 65ppb 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Saint John 9 1 1 0 2 0 Fredericton 0 1 2 0 0 3 Toronto 28 29 21 8 27 15 Ottawa 20 8 9 0 12 6 Victoria 0 0 0 0 0 0 Source: Environment Canada & NB Air Quality Monitoring Results

TEOM Number of Days with PM 2.5 Concentrations > 30 (ug/m3) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Saint John 4 2 2 1 0 0 Fredericton 0 3 1 0 0 0 Toronto 10 13 12 12 18 6 Kitchener 3 4 4 3 10 1 Victoria 0 0 1 0 0 0 Source: Environment Canada & NB Air Quality Monitoring Results

Saint John Air Quality (Ozone and PM 2.5 Levels) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Seasonal Mean 8h Daily Max 41 37 37 32 32 34 Ozone (ppb) TEOM Seasonal Mean 9.5 7.6 7.8 6.0 5.2 4.6 PM2.5 Concentrations (ug/ m3) Source: Environment Canada & NB Air Quality Monitoring Results

Exceedances of Provincial Objectives for SO2 in Saint John (1 Hour Objective) Monitoring Sites 2003 2004 2005 2006 Midwood Avenue N/A N/A 0 2 Champlain Heights 1 0 3 1 Customs Building 0 2 0 0 Forest Hills 1 0 1 0 Forest Products 2 0 0 0 Hillcrest 0 0 0 0 Grandview West 1 153 153 135 61 Silver Falls 10 2 4 0 Source: Government of New Brunswick

ENVIRONMENT

Green House Gas Emissions Total Green House Gas Emissions (kt CO2 eq) and Per Capital Emissions (t CO2 eq) 1990 2005 Total GHG Transportation Total GHG Transportation Emissions Emissions Emissions Emissions Total Per Total Per Total Per Total Per Capita Capita Capita Capita Canada 596,000 21.5 150,000 5.2 747,000 23.1 200,000 6.2 New 16,200 21.9 4,100 5.5 21,300 28.3 5,600 7.4 Brunswick Ontario 175,000 16.9 48,000 4.7 201,000 16.0 65,000 5.2 Alberta 170,000 66.7 23,000 9.0 233,000 71.0 34,000 10.4 Quebec 85,300 12.2 29,000 4.1 89,400 11.8 36,000 4.7 British 50,600 15.4 19,000 5.8 65,900 15.5 26,000 6.1 Columbia Source: Environment Canada Percent of Workers who Use Public Transit

Saint John CMA’s 2006 proportion of population using public transportation was 4.4% (up from 4.3% in 2001), while the median commuting distance to work was 6.9 km (down from 7.9 km in 2001), compared to Canada’s 2006 public transit use rate of 11.0% and median commuting distance of 7.6 km. Percentage of the Population Dependant Percent of Workers Using Median Commuting Distance on their Car for Getting to Work Public Transit to Work in KM 2006 2001 2006 2001 2006 Saint John 87.0% Canada 10.5 11.0 Canada 7.2 7.6 Montreal 70.0% New Brunswick 1.8 2.0 New Brunswick 6.5 6.8 Toronto 71.0% Saint John 4.3 4.4 Saint John 7.0 6.9 Halifax 78.0% Ottawa 18.5 21.4 Fredericton 5.5 5.5 Yellowknife 67.0% Toronto 22.4 22.2 Toronto 9.2 9.4 Calgary 13.2 15.6 Charlottetown 90.0% Source: Statistics Canada St. John’s 90.0% Montreal 21.7 21.4 The Commuter Express (COMEX) System has enjoyed a Victoria 9.7 10.2 Saskatoon 86.0% growth in ridership of 96.0%. In September 2007, there were Source: Statistics Canada Source: Statistics Canada 1,234 passengers which grew to 2,421 in July 2008. Source: Saint John Transit Composting

In 2007 the Saint John CMA composted 8,717.9 tons of organic material, up from 8,483.4 tons in 2006 and 7,145.15in 2003. Grade A compost is sold back to the community returning valuable nutrients to local gardens and lawns around the region. Composting in the Saint John CMA

8,483.43 8,717.89 9,000.00 7,590.70 8,000.00 7,145.15 7,257.44 7,000.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 Total Tonnage Total 2,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Source: Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission

ENVIRONMENT Recycling

Saint John CMA’s 2007 total tonnage of recycling was 3,913 tons or 32.0 kg per capita. Recycling Received by Depots by Total Tonnage and Tonnage per Capita, 2007 Total Tonnage Average of Kilograms Per capita Saint John CMA 3,912.8 32.0Kg per capita Saint John 1,944.8 28.6KG per capita Rothesay 290.8 25.0Kg per capita Quispamsis 831.9 54.6Kg per capita Hampton 296.5 74.1Kg per capita Grand Bay – Westfield 285.5 57.3KG per capita St. Martins 44.0 114.0Kg per capita Welsford, Kingston, & Browns Flat 111.9 N/A Kennebecasis Valley (Rothesay and 1,122.7 41.8Kg per capita Quispamsis combined) Source: Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Households using Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Percent of Households using Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, 2006 n nsit service is a rapid bus tra City Percent of households using compact COMEX d after work service to fluorescent light bulbs providing morning an -Westfield, Rothesay, Canada 56.0% citizens in Grand Bay and from , and Hampton to New Brunswick 57.0% Quispamsis Monday to Friday. Uptown Saint John, Saint John 55.0% is a website which www.shareyourride.ca partners in Montreal 41.0% muters find ridesharing helps com EX parking lots are Ottawa 67.0% their area. Free COM o want to park their provided for those wh Toronto 58.0% g and drop the bus, or as a meetin cars, ride Calgary 54.0% ring. Each bus can off point for ridesha e road, eliminating the Victoria 59.0% remove 40 cars from th spaces. By using Source: Statistics Canada need for 40 parking ts can work toward COMEX, area residen ns and reduce traffic reducing CO2 emissio Programmed and Unprogrammed Thermostats congestion. Houses with Programmed and Unprogrammed Thermostats, 2006 Programmed Unprogrammed Turned heat down while household was Thermostat Thermostat sleeping (for unprogrammed thermostat) Canada 33.0% 67.0% 46.0% New Brunswick 15.0% 85.0% 43.0% Saint John 16.0% 84.0% 45.0% Montreal 26.0% 74.0% 47.0% Ottawa 51.0% 49.0% 33.0% Toronto 46.0% 54.0% 36.0% Calgary 40.0% 60.0% 46.0% Victoria 22.0% 78.0% 51.0% Source: Statistics Canada

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WORK Employment Growth

Saint John CMA’s 2006-2007 employment growth rate of 6.6% (approximately 4,100 jobs), was up from 1.6% per year between The Benef its Blueprint is a 2000 and 2006, compared to Canada’s 2006-2007 growth rate of 2.3% and New Brunswick’s of 2.1%. strategy th at is meant to anticipate the needs and Employment In Thousands c onsequences arisin 1987 1997 2000 2005 2006 2007 g from more than $19 billion of Canada 12,333.0 13,706.0 14,764.2 16,169.7 16,484.3 16,866.4 economic investment in New Brunswick 280.3 309.1 331.2 350.5 355.4 362.8 energy pro jects in our community Saint John 50.9 53.7 60.9 61.9 61.9 66.0 and province over the next deca Fredericton 35.9 39.0 40.8 46.5 46.7 49.9 de. As the host comm unity, Saint John Toronto 2,051.9 2,223.7 2,455.3 2,763.4 2,802.1 2,865.5 can expec t both benefits and Saskatoon 99.2 110.0 115.1 126.4 128.0 135.5 new challenges. Source: Statistics Canada Employment Rate

Saint John CMA’s 2007 employment rate was 63.5%, up from 60.4% in 2000, compared to Canada’s 2007 rate of 63.5% and New Brunswick’s of 59.2%. Employment Rate (15 +), Percentage 1987 1992 1997 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Canada 60.6 58.3 58.9 61.3 61.1 61.7 62.4 62.7 62.7 63.0 63.5 New Brunswick 53.1 51.2 52.1 55.4 55.0 57.0 56.7 57.6 57.4 58.1 59.2 Saint John 53.2 57.2 53.9 60.4 57.1 60.7 58.1 59.8 60.0 59.9 63.5 Fredericton 56.1 56.7 56.5 60.6 62.1 64.8 66.9 66.2 65.5 65.3 69.2 Source: Statistics Canada Average and Median Earnings

Saint John CMA’s 2007 average and median hourly earnings were $18.31 and $15.90, up from $14.85 and $13.00 in 2000, compared to Canada’s 2007 hourly earnings of $20.41 and $18.09 and New Brunswick’s of $16.93 and $14.98. Average and Median Hourly Earnings in Current Dollars 1997 2000 2006 2007 Average Median Average Median Average Median Average Median Canada 15.59 14.15 16.66 15.05 19.72 17.32 20.41 18.09 New Brunswick 12.90 11.54 14.01 12.40 16.21 14.03 16.93 14.98 Saint John 13.89 12.46 14.85 13.00 16.92 14.50 18.31 15.90 Fredericton 12.83 11.88 14.07 12.36 16.70 14.42 17.68 15.50 Source: Statistics Canada Retail Sales

Saint John CMA’s 2007 average retail sales were $1.5 billion, up 37% from $1.1 billion in 2000, compared to Canada’s sales increase of 43.0% and New Brunswick’s of 28.0% from 2000 to 2007. Retail Sales in Millions of Current Dollars 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Canada 287,838 300,448 319,525 331,143 346,721 366,171 389,485 412,037

New Brunswick 7,282 7,498 7,787 7,827 7,963 8,326 8,814 9,318 Saint John 1,135 1,058 1,357 1,358 1,379 1,457 1,336 1,552 Consider mentoring Fredericton 814 1,046 943 941 954 1,008 1,176 1,472 or hiring a local or international student! Toronto 40,088 40,759 46,680 47,528 51,433 53,413 55,133 58,093 Saskatoon 2,154 1,905 2,061 2,086 2,193 2,268 2,382 3,089 Victoria 2,981 2,722 3,155 3,326 3,398 3,619 3,633 4,380 Source: Financial Post Annual Reports Federal Government Employment

Federal government employment in Canada’s Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) increased by almost 4.0% from 278,729 in 2006 to 289,694 in 2007. In the Saint John CMA the number dropped from 1,027 in 2006 to 996 in 2007, a decrease of 3.0%. Both Halifax and St. John’s experienced increases from 16,986 in 2006 to 16,998 in 2007 for Halifax, and from 4,736 in 2006 to 4,941 in 2007 for St. John’s. Source: Statistics Canada

BELONGING and LEADERSHIP Voter Turnout at the Last Three Federal Elections

Saint John CMA’s voter turnout at the last three federal elections was 61.4% (2006), 55.0% (2004), and 60.3% (2000), compared to Canada’s 2006 turnout of 64.7% and New Brunswick’s of 69.2%. Percentage Voter Turnout 2000, 2004, and 2006 Federal Elections 2000 2004 2006 Canada 61.2 60.9 64.7 New Brunswick 67.7 62.8 69.2 Fredericton 62.8 61.8 68.0 Saint John 60.3 55.0 61.4 Source: Elections Canada Proportion of Household Donors over Total Tax Filers

The proportion Saint John CMA’s tax filers declaring charitable donations was 24.8% in 2006, compared to Canada’s 2006 proportion of 24.6% and New Brunswick’s of 22.8%. The Saint John CMA has exhibited a declining trend since 1997 (26.1%). Percent of Population Making Charitable Donations 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Canada 25.7 25.8 25.5 25.5 25.2 25.1 24.9 25.4 25.0 24.6 New Brunswick 23.5 23.6 23.3 23.5 23.2 23.2 22.9 23.4 23.2 22.8 Saint John 26.1 25.8 25.6 25.7 25.5 25.2 25.1 25.3 25.0 24.8 Ottawa 31.8 32.7 31.9 31.8 31.2 31.3 30.6 31.3 30.5 30.5 Source: Statistics Canada Median Charitable Donations

Saint John CMA’s 2006 median charitable donations was $320, up from $280 in 2000, compared to Canada’s 2006 median donation of $250 and New Brunswick’s of $290. Median Charitable Donations in Current Dollars 1997 2000 2003 2006 Canada 170 190 220 250 New Brunswick 260 260 270 290 Saint John 260 280 290 320 Fredericton N/A N/A 330 360 Toronto 200 250 300 360 Montreal 110 120 130 150 Saskatoon 250 260 300 330 Victoria 200 220 270 320 Source: Statistics Canada Sense of Community

In 2007 the Saint John CMA reported 68.8% of the population feeling a strong or somewhat strong sense of community belonging, compared to Canada’s report of 62.0% and New Brunswick’s of 63.5%. Percent of Population 12 Years and Over Reporting a Strong Sense or Somewhat Strong Sense of Community Belonging 2003 2005 2007 Canada 61.6% 62.3% 62.0% New Brunswick 69.2% 71.4% 63.5% Saint John (Health Region 2) 69.4% 73.6% 68.8% Fredericton (Health Region 3) 68.7% 69.0% 64.8% City of Ottawa Health Unit 58.9% 60.6% 59.9% Calgary Health Region 59.3% 59.4% 59.2% Source: Statistics Canada

BELONGING and LEADERSHIP Saint John Community Christmas Exchange

The Saint John Community Christmas Exchange is a totally volunteer run non-profit organization started over 25 years ago that covers a geographic area from Lepreau to Hampton. It serves as a master registry or clearing house for needy individuals and families and the groups or sponsors that help them over the Christmas season. Since 2000 it has served more than 50,000 needy people. Persons Served by the Christmas Exchange Adults Teens Pre-Teens Total 2000 3,067 535 2,190 5,792 2001 3,883 604 2,143 6,630 2002 3,847 629 2,244 6,720 2003 3,688 509 1,994 6,191 2004 4,240 583 2,183 7,006 2005 4,096 665 2,016 6,777 2006 3,839 595 1,901 6,335 2007 3,595 558 1,741 5,894 Total 30,255 4,678 16,412 51,345 Source: Community Christmas Exchange Women in Politics Women in Municipal Politics Number of Women Councilors Saint John CMA 12 of 42 Saint John 1 of 11 Rothesay 2 of 8 Quispamsis 2 of 8 Grand Bay – Westfield 5 of 6 Hampton 1 of 5 St. Martins 1 of 4 Source: Elections New Brunswick

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GLOSSARY Low Income Cut-Off (LICO): The measurement of low income in Canada has a long history. In the mid 1960s research at Statistics Canada led to the development of the Low Income Cutoffs (LICOs). These lines were developed to indicate an income threshold below which a family is likely to spend significantly more of its income on food, shelter and clothing than the average family. The relationship between income and these necessities is at the heart of the LICOs. They are produced for seven family sizes and five sizes of area of residence, forming a set of 35 cutoffs. A family with an income below the cutoff is counted as being in low income. Acceptable / Affordable Housing: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) defines acceptable housing as housing that is adequate in condition, suitable in size, and affordable. An affordable dwelling unit costs less than 30 percent of before tax household income. Violent Crime includes homicide, assault, sexual assault, sexual offences, robbery and abduction. Level 1 Assault is known as simple assault or physical abuse. Examples include slapping, pushing and shoving. Level 2 Assault is known as assault with a weapon. It includes using a weapon or threatening to use a weapon, threatening to harm a third person, causing bodily harm, or when more than one person commits the assault. Level 3 Assault is known as aggravated assault. This is assault where a person’s life is endangered, when someone is brutally beaten, wounded, maimed or disfigured. Property Crime includes breaking and entering, all theft, possession of stolen goods, and all fraud. Criminal Code Traffic Offences include impaired and dangerous operation of boats, aircraft and motor vehicles, driving a motor vehicle while prohibited, as well as failure to stop or remain at the scene following an accident.

VitalSigns® is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our cities, identifies significant trends, and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life. VitalSigns® is coordinated nationally by Community Foundations of Canada.

The Human Development Council is a local social planning council that co-ordinates and promotes social development in Greater Saint John. It has two key functions: an information role linking citizens to human services and a proactive role of developing solutions to meet our community’s challenges.

The Industrial City in Transition Community Research Alliance Project is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and involves research partnerships between The University of New Brunswick Saint John, The New Brunswick Museum, The Saint John Human Development Council, Atlantic Coastal Action Program, and Peninsula Heritage Inc.

The Greater Saint John Community Foundation was established in 1976 to serve as a trustee for charitable, educational and cultural purposes. It has permanently endowed assets of approximately $9 million. In 2007, it granted more than $318,000 to more than 75 community organizations. It administers funds given by the public-spirited individuals for the benefit of the people of our community. The endowments encompass thirty-seven distinct funds, all of which benefit Greater Saint John. Applications from local registered charities for grants are received twice yearly, April 15th and September 30th. In 2006 the Greater Saint John Community Foundation engaged the Human Development Council to prepare a precursor to VitalSigns® entitled “Saint John 2006: Taking Stock.” They gratefully acknowledge the expertise and support of the Human Development Council in preparing the 2007 and 2008 VitalSigns® report. Foundation Fast Facts and Financial Highlights Greater Saint John Community Foundation Funds (Audited to Fiscal Year End, October 31) Common (Community) Fund, 1976 (all charitable causes) 2005-2006 2006-2007 The Old Ladies Home Fund, 1977 (seniors causes) The C.N. Wilson Fund, 2000 (all charitable causes) Assets $8,664,241 $9,090,360 The Dr. Malcolm M. Somerville Bursaries in Business Fund, 2000(bursaries) Donations to Foundation $359,973 $399,478 The Jane Armstrong and Lawrence Earl Fund, 2001(all charitable causes) The Marie Murphy Walsh Clock Fund 2001 Expenditures $433,445 $440,428 (maintenance of the 1876 clock, all charitable causes) The Children’s Aid Fund, 2001 (Children’s charitable causes) Grants Awarded $323,169 $318,605 The Jane and David Barry Administrative Fund, 2001 Fund Balance (Year End) $8,643,991 $9,076,662 (foundation administrative costs) The Jervis Bay-Ross Memorial Park Fund, 2002 (Ross Park maintenance) Cumulative Grants Awarded 1976-2008: $4.6 Million The Paul Grannan Fund, 2002 (all charitable causes) The Super Steel Band Bursary Fund, 2002 (Bursary) Board of Directors The Margaret Willis Awards Fund, 2003 (Annual Awards) The Cook Family Fund 2003 (Bursary and (all charitable causes) Michael Doyle, FCA, Chairman The Saint John Law Society Fund, 2003 (Bursary) The Saint John Human Development Council Fund 2004 (HDC Agency fund) Patrick Riley, Vice-Chairman The Rita McCarthy Fund, 2004 (all charitable causes) Sara Mudge, P.Eng., Secretary The Harbour Passage Fund, 2004 (Harbour Passage) Sophia L. Guitard, CGA, Treasurer The Jack, Lois and Cindy Kidd Bursaries Fund, 2004 (Bursaries) The Jack Kidd Family-Saint John Boys and Girls Club Fund, 2004 Thomas J. Gribbons (SJ Club causes) Maria G. Henheffer Anonymous Fund, 2004 (all charitable causes) Mayor Ivan Court The Professional Visual Artists’ Fund, 2005 (assists professional artists through NB Museum) Brenda Murphy The Dr. J.P. and Anita McInerney Family Fund, 2005 (social services) J. Michael Murphy The Gladys and Samuel Davis Fund (Youth 12-21), 2005 Edward Reevey, FCA The MacDonald Family Fund (all charitable causes), 2005 The Anniversary Fund (all charitable causes), 2006 Cheryl M. G. Robertson The Judge John A. and Julia P. Barry Fund, (all charitable causes), 2006 Dr. Stephen Willis The Thomas L. McGloan, Q.C. Fund, (all charitable causes), 2006 Christopher T. Titus The Roland and Louise Black Fund, (all charitable causes), 2006 The Belleisle Valley Health Centre Fund, (scholarships), 2007 Janice Waldschutz The Country Music Legacy Fund, (scholarships & School Music), 2007 Patrick Wilbur The CFUW-Saint John Scholarship Fund, 2007 The James M. Crosby Fund, 2007 The Brian Lund Memorial Fund, 2008 The Garfield T. Meltzer-Jewish War Veterans Scholarship Fund, 2008 The St. Barnabas Chapel of Ease Fund, 2008 The Alan B. and Joyce E. McLean Fund, 2008 The Faye Somers Fund, 2008

Greater Saint John’s 2008 VitalSigns® is a project wholly funded by the Greater Saint John Community Foundation as a public service. VitalSigns® Committee Members: Jane Barry, Jeffrey Cyr, Mike Doyle, Randy Hatfield, Sara Mudge, and Janice Waldschutz Published by: Human Development Council for the Greater Saint John Community Foundation Writing and Research by: Jeffrey Cyr, Randy Hatfield, and Jane Barry Design by: Belinda Allen Photo Credits: Belinda Allen, Jane Barry, Brian Beckett, First Steps Archives, and Jeff Tibbo

Copies of the report can also be downloaded from The Greater Saint John Community Foundation website (http://www.saint-john-foundation.nb.ca) or the Human Development Council website (http://www.humandevelopmentcouncil.nb.ca) Paper copies of this report are available from: The Greater Saint John Community Human Development Council Foundation Street Address: Street Address: 40 King Street, 4thFloor, 47 Charlotte Street, 3rd Floor, Business Resource Centre City Market

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