Tool 3: Comparisons to be Made and Selection of Indicators for Priority Characteristics - Based on the purpose of this assessment and needs of your community, check off the

Tool 3: Comparisons to be Made and Selection of Indicators for Priority Characteristics To be used with: Esses, V. [...] toolkit-for-communities-and-those-who-support-them/ Based on the purpose of this assessment and needs of your community, check off the comparison(s) to current immigrants in your community that should be made at this time. [...] Check those Comparison with that apply Current non-immigrants in the community Previous cohorts of immigrants in the community – specify earlier time point(s): ______________________________ Current immigrants in other community/ies – specify community/ies: _________________________________________________________ Provincial/Territorial average for current immigrants Immigrants in the comm. [...] It is recommended that a mix of objective and subjective indicators be used for each characteristic. [...] Access to Affordable, Adequate, and Suitable Housing Check those Indicators that apply Housing affordability: percent of before tax household income (from all sources) spent on housing (aiming for less than 30%) Availability of subsidized, non-profit, and co-op housing Availability of housing that is of adequate quality (e.g., not in need of major repairs or renovations; no infestations) Evi.