Websites of Interest

Canadian Index of Wellbeing

"The purpose of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) is to provide Canadians with a clear, valid, and regular accounting of the things that matter to them and the genuine progress of Canada.

"The goal for the CIW is to account honestly and accurately for changes in our human, social, economic and natural wealth through a new index that can best capture the full range of factors that determine wellbeing in Canada.

"The CIW seeks to help foster a common vision for the future of Canada , one that can be used as a basis for improving health and wellbeing outcomes that matter to Canadians."

GPI Atlantic

"GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research organization, founded in 1997, committed to the development of the Genuine Progress Index (GPI) - a new measure of sustainability, wellbeing and quality of life consisting of 22 social, economic and environmental components. GPI Atlantic is a pioneer and leader in quality of life research and is not affiliated with any political party or interest group."

Overview of GPI Atlantic approach:
Measuring Real Progress
Ronald Colman, Ph.D., Journal of Innovative Management, 2001, 9 pages

Studies related to British Columbia using GPI methodology:
Economic Value of CAP Sites as Investments in Social Capital
January 2002
Author: Ronald Colman, Ph.D
Abstract
Full Report

Impact of CAP Sites on Volunteerism
March 2002
Author: Ronald Colman, Ph.D
Abstract
Full Report

The Cost of Smoking in British Columbia and the Economics of Tobacco Control
Authors: Jennifer Bridge, M.A. & Bill Turpin
Abstract
Full Report

Cost of Obesity in British Columbia
January, 2001
Author: Ronald Colman, Ph.D
Abstract
Full Report

The Cost of Physical Inactivity in British Columbia
March, 2003
Authors: Ronald Colman, Ph.D & Sally Walker, Ph.D
Abstract
Full Report

Pembina Institute Sustainability Measures

"The Pembina Institute's Sustainability Measurement program helps governments, businesses, and communities to measure their sustainability performance, both to highlight their achievements and to indicate their shortfalls. The Sustainability Measurement team researches and develops practical tools that can be used by organizations to measure, monitor and report on their progress towards economic, social, and environmental sustainability."

Pembina Institute Sustainability Measurement

Redefining Progress

"Redefining Progress (RP) works with a broad array of partners to shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability. RP does this in three ways:

"RP measures the real state of our economy, our environment, and social justice with tools like the Genuine Progress Indicator and the Ecological Footprint.

"We design policies�like environmental tax reform�to shift behavior in these three domains (economy, environment, and equity) towards sustainability.

"We promote and create new frameworks�like common assets�to replace the ones that are taking us away from long-term social, economic, and environmental health."
Redefining Progress Sustainability Indicators

Centre for the Study of Living Standards

"A non-profit, national, independent organization that seeks to contribute to a better understanding of trends in and determinants of productivity, living standards and economic and social well-being through research."

Measuring the Impact of Research on Well-being: A Survey of Indicators of Well Being

Institute for Community Engagement and Policy

"The Institute for Community Engagement and Policy Alternatives (ICEPA) is an interdisciplinary institute at Victoria University dedicated to community strengthening research that leads to policy change."