Natural Resources Canada

350 datasets found
  • Open Data

    Quality of Life - Accessibility to Services

    Access to services affects well-being, social participation, education, health and employment. Accessibility is important to quality of life, as it creates the potential to take advantage of opportunities for upward social mobility, and to access health services, goods and services within the...
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
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    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Education

    Education is important for social mobility, participation and employment opportunity. High educational attainment level directly impacts quality of life, since it is closely linked to the ability to take advantage of employment opportunities and for social mobility.
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    Natural Resources Canada
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    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Employment/Paid Work

    Income from employment allows for the purchase of goods and services. Employment status may also affect esteem and well-being. A high unemployment rate inversely impacts quality of life, since it may influence personal self-esteem, dignity and security; as well, have an impact on the purchasing...
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    Natural Resources Canada
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    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Environment Quality

    The quality of the physical environment has effects on well-being, social participation and health. Populations with high spatial concentrations or densities (for example, the density of dwellings requiring major repairs) inversely influence quality of life, in terms of social behaviour and...
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    Natural Resources Canada
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    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Household Finances

    Household finances affect consumption and thereby impact on access to technology, travel and leisure. The level of disposable income directly influences quality of life, as it may be a necessary condition in order to access such services as health, education and the basic necessities of life....
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
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    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Housing

    Housing is one of the basic needs for well-being. Poor quality of housing may have adverse effects on health and well-being. Housing is one of the basic needs of all individuals, and the standard of housing impacts on physical health and well-being. Housing requiring major repairs inversely...
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
    Resource Formats:
    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Leisure and Recreation

    Leisure and recreational activities affect overall well-being and can have a direct bearing on health. Opportunity for and access to leisure and recreational activities directly influences quality of life, since they are necessary for individual health and well-being.
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
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    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Participation in Democratic Processes

    Voter participation in democratic processes invokes a sense of contribution and belonging. Participation in democratic processes directly impacts on quality of life, since it indicates strong involvement in the democratic process (or sense of social belonging), as opposed to a low participation...
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    Natural Resources Canada
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    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Social Opportunity and Mobility

    The degree of social opportunity affects participation in democratic processes, which invokes a sense of contribution and belonging. Social opportunity directly influences quality of life, as it creates an environment where opportunities are possible. This is important for social change (or...
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
    Resource Formats:
    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Social Stability

    Stability is important for overall well-being and can be affected by adverse changes in the social environment. Lack of social stability inversely influences quality of life, because it suggests a possible breakdown of the social order. Impacts on health and well-being may vary, but can...
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
    Resource Formats:
    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life in Canada – A Citizens’ Report Card

    This map shows a selection of key indicators from the Canadian Policy Research Network’s Citizens’ Report Card. The Report Card is the outcome of the Quality of Life Indicators Project, which brought together 350 Canadians in 40 different dialogue groups in 21 towns and cities across Canada to...
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    Natural Resources Canada
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    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Economic Environment Index

    The economic environment represents the external conditions under which people are engaged in, and benefit from, economic activity. It includes aspects of paid employment, economic status and finances. Seven indicators have been used to assess aspects of the quality of household finances and paid...
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
    Resource Formats:
    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life Economic Environment Indicator - Unemployment Rate

    The economic environment represents the external conditions under which people are engaged in, and benefit from, economic activity. The indicators of the economic environment measure the ability of households to access goods and services important to quality of life.
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
    Resource Formats:
    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life Economic Environment Indicator - Average Owner's Major Payments

    The economic environment represents the external conditions under which people are engaged in, and benefit from, economic activity. The indicators of the economic environment measure the ability of households to access goods and services important to quality of life.
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
    Resource Formats:
    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life Economic Environment Indicator - Average Employment Income

    The economic environment represents the external conditions under which people are engaged in, and benefit from, economic activity. The indicators of the economic environment measure the ability of households to access goods and services important to quality of life.
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
    Resource Formats:
    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other
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    Quality of Life - Physical Environment Index with Personal Security

    The physical environment represents the external conditions under which we live. This map shows the quality of the physical environment: the environment in which people live. It includes aspects of access to services, security and safety, and environmental conditions pertaining to air quality and...
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
    Resource Formats:
    • JP2
    • ZIP
    • other