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An initiative of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing Network May-June 2007

An initiative of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing Network May-June 2007. TODAY’S AGENDA. 1. Welcome and Context 2. CIW Update – where we are now, where we are going and what happens next 3. Towards our launch in October – a discussion about messages, strategy and local partnerships 4. Wrap.

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An initiative of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing Network May-June 2007

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  1. An initiative of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing Network May-June 2007

  2. TODAY’S AGENDA 1. Welcome and Context 2. CIW Update – where we are now, where we are going and what happens next 3. Towards our launch in October – a discussion about messages, strategy and local partnerships 4. Wrap

  3. PURPOSE OF ROUNDTABLES • Connect & foster a network of colleagues and champions • Ensure maximum value to policy makers and community leaders, • Discuss policy and practice implications & connect to local level efforts; • Effective communications for October 2007 release

  4. “HOW ARE WE DOING?”

  5. CIW: WHY A NEW MEASURE? • Build shared vision • Measure progress • Understand our choices and direction • Spark discussion about policies & programs • Provide tools • Inform policy • Empower Canadians

  6. HOW WILL WE SUCCEED? • Right People: National Working Group • Financing: CIW Funder’s Alliance • Canadian & International Partners • Community Engagement Strategies • Focus on Communications

  7. Public Consultations:1st Round Key things we heard: • CIW useful and compelling… keep going • Driven by a credible team • Balance pragmatism with perfection • Community engagement is key

  8. CIW: A POSSIBLE MODEL?

  9. CIW DOMAIN LEADS • Living Standards Andrew Sharpe, Centre for the Study of Living Standards;  • Healthy Populations, Ron Labonte, University of Ottawa, Nazeem Muhajarine and Brandace Winquist, University of Saskatchewan; • Time Use, Andrew Harvey, Saint Mary's University and Leroy Stone, Statistics Canada;  • Ecosystem Health, Laszlo Pinter, International Institute for Sustainable Development and Mark Anelski, IISD Associate, & support by Rob Smith, Statistics Canada ,  Risa Smith, Environment Canada ,  and Hans Messinger, CIW Project Management Team;  • Educated Populace, Ron Colman, Karen Hayward and Linda Panozzo, GPI Atlantic;  • Community Vitality, Katherine Scott and Angela Gibson-Kierstead, Canadian Council on Social Development. • Citizen Engagement, TBC

  10. HOW WILL IT WORK?Living Standards & Healthy Populations Domains

  11. MOVING FORWARD • Domain development progressing • Assessing how domains inter-connect • Building network of experts, partners and users • International partnerships & 2nd OECD World Forum on Measuring Wellbeing in Societies • October 2007 release… others to follow…

  12. DISCUSSION: OPPORTUNITIES • What works? What’s missing? What else should we be doing? • Given what you know about what we are doing, what do you hope it can achieve? In the short and longer terms? How would you define “success” short and long term? • What do you see as some of the broad potential pitfalls and challenges that could impede the success of the CIW? • Do you have suggestions or recommendations to address the challenges and increase success? • Can you offer assistance or point us to resources and solutions?

  13. RELEASE PLANS“SOFT” LAUNCH • Not just a launch date (late October) but a launch period (May-December) • Soft launch (for stakeholders) and hard launch for (media and general public) • Workshops in up to 13 cities across the country • Presentation to Canadian and International Conferences • CIW Bulletin • Media cultivation

  14. RELEASE PLANS“HARD” LAUNCH • Hard launch: • Announcement of CIW network, Founding Board, and first report • National and local coverage • Launch of Website • National speaking and media tour • Reality Check • Long-term communications strategy TBD

  15. DISCUSSION: RELEASE • What kinds of messages would you like to see from the CIW? • How can it be most helpful nationally and locally? • How could it be used here as part of the story? What are some current hot issues that the CIW can highlight locally? • Who should we talk to in your city/province? • Is there anything else you would like to add before we end our discussion?

  16. For more information: www.ciw.ca info@ciw.ca

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