The Quality of Life Initiative is a more comprehensive way to measure progress and encourage collaboration over time.
What’s different about this approach is that it is measuring the full range of things Nova Scotians value – economic, social, cultural and environmental – in a way that can help us see connections and make better decisions.
Canadian Index of Wellbeing
The Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) is a national organization based at the University of Waterloo and is our primary research partner. They report on quality of life in Canada and advocate for change that reflects our values and places wellbeing at the heart of policy. They are also recognized one of the world’s leading organizations measuring wellbeing.
Eight Domains of Wellbeing
The Eight Domains of Wellbeing is a framework developed by the CIW. It shows how indicators influence one another so that improvements in one area generate improvements across others.
The framework offers individuals, organizations, and governments points of entry to improve wellbeing. It also inspires interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral teams to work collectively to address common challenges.
2019 Quality of Life Survey
How can we work together to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled in all areas of our lives? We felt these were questions worth asking.
In May and June of 2019, 80 000 Nova Scotia households received an invitation in their mailboxes to participate in a first-of-its-kind survey measuring quality of life across the province.