CIHR Café Scientifique - Canadian Index of Wellbeing: How are Ontarians Really Doing?

Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
CIHR Cafe Scientifique. Science on tap. Quench your thirst.

Join us at the upcoming Café Scientifique where health researchers and community health agency practitioners will share how the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW), housed at the University of Waterloo, can be used to track the wellbeing of Ontarians to ensure better health and quality of life outcomes for all.

Moderated by CBC host Craig Norris, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and contribute their views.

Free admission and light refreshments will be served. All welcome - please RSVP via Eventbrite.

Agenda

6:00 pm

Arrive, view display, enjoy refreshments, network

6:15 pm

Opening by Craig Norris, CBC, Moderator

6:20 pm

Introduction to the Canadian Index of Wellbeing by Bryan Smale (CIW Director, University of Waterloo Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Professor)

6:30 pm

Susan J. Elliott (Applied Health Sciences Dean and Researcher)
Paul Stolee (Applied Health Sciences Researcher)
Denise Squire (Executive Director, Woolwich Community Health Centre)
Bruce Lauckner (CEO, Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network)

7:10 pm

Question/Answer Period moderated by Craig Norris. Audience members are invited to engage speakers with your ideas on how individuals, businesses and governments can use the CIW to improve the quality of life in Waterloo Region, Ontario, and Canada.

7:40 pm

Wrap-up and enjoy refreshments. CIW team available to answer further questions,

8:00 pm

Event adjourns.