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tion 1:
Our People
The six year period since the last Community Well
Being report has been particularly difficult for the
people of Windsor-Essex. The economic downturn
and the uncertainty and hardship that accompanied
it contributed to many of the trends that have been
observed in the demographic data about our region.
What has emerged is that Windsor-Essex County is at
a crossroads of sorts. Working age population decline
during the recession has only just begun to reverse
itself, placing pressure on the economic and social
well-being of the community.ii Generally speaking, new
immigrants and older individuals, who bring their own
unique set of needs and demands on our communities,
have replaced these fleeing workers. Ensuring that our
region is adapting to these demographic trends in a
productive and inclusive manner is vital to the future
growth and overall well-being of our communities.
Our People
The six year period since the last Community Well
Being report has been particularly difficult for the
people of Windsor-Essex. The economic downturn
and the uncertainty and hardship that accompanied
it contributed to many of the trends that have been
observed in the demographic data about our region.
What has emerged is that Windsor-Essex County is at
a crossroads of sorts. Working age population decline
during the recession has only just begun to reverse
itself, placing pressure on the economic and social
well-being of the community.ii Generally speaking, new
immigrants and older individuals, who bring their own
unique set of needs and demands on our communities,
have replaced these fleeing workers. Ensuring that our
region is adapting to these demographic trends in a
productive and inclusive manner is vital to the future
growth and overall well-being of our communities.
