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April 2014

How are Ontarians Really Doing?

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 by CIW Staff

This week marks the release of the CIW’s first provincial index report, How are Ontarians Really Doing? For both Ontario and Canada between 1994 and 2010 growth in GDP far outpaced growth in our wellbeing. In other words, improvements in our quality of life have been sluggish compared to growth in our economy.

2014 CIW Ontario Index

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Ten ways all Canadians can improve their wellbeing this spring

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 by Keely Phillips, CIW Community Wellbeing Survey Manager

It’s finally spring! While the CIW measures wellbeing at the national, provincial, and community level we recognize that wellbeing at the personal, family, and neighbourhood level has huge impact on the daily lives of Canadians. The arrival of warmer weather is the ideal time to make improvements to wellbeing, by getting more involved in the community, trying new things, and making healthy choices.

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