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www.depressionlifelines.ca "This website connects you with knowledge from mental health organizations. Technology allows anonymous access to specific information. This website provides information on the nature of depression. A range of options beyond the traditional are discussed."

School Feeder System

Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey (ALL)  is a large-scale co-operative effort undertaken by governments, national statistics agencies, research institutions and multi-lateral agencies.

The Daily is Statistics Canada official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public. The Daily issued the following news releases on the Performance of Canada's Youth in Mathematics, Reading, Science and Problem Solving.

• Performance of Students in Mathematics, Reading, and Science
• Results from the 2006 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
• Results from the 2003 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a project of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) designed to provide policy-oriented international indicators of the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students. Three literacy domains were being assessed in PISA: Reading, Mathematics, and Science. PISA aims to assess to what degree students approaching the end of their compulsory education have acquired some of the knowledge and skills that are essential for full participation in society.

• PISA 2006
• PISA 2003
• PISA 2000
  
  

Population Counts

• 2006 Census Dictionary

General Demographic Links

• Regional Demographic Profiles: Newfoundland and Labrador (November 2007)
• Demographic Situation in Canada

LMIworks - (Labour Market and Career Information for Newfoundland and Labrador) This website is useful information, data and research on employment, education and career planning provided by the Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment (Government of NL).

Early Childhood Care in Canada Early Childhood Care and Education in Canada: Provinces and Territories 1998, contains detailed material about child care in Canada organized by region. Includes: child care services; funding; regulations; number of spaces; parental leave policies; service monitoring and enforcement; history and recent developments.

Social Capital

• Social Capital for Development

Victim Services

• Victim Services Fact Sheets 2002/03
• Victim Services Fact Sheets 2005/06

Overview Map of Early Learning and Child Care Programs in Newfoundland

System of National Economic Accounts (SNA) Provides up-to-date portraits of national and provincial economies and their structures, based on an integrated, internationally recognized set of economic accounting concepts.

The Centre for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS) Is a non-profit, national, independent organization that seeks to contribute to a better understanding of trends in and determinants of productivity, living standards and economic and social well-being through research.

KLEMS Model for Total Factor Productivity KLEMS stands for "capital, labor, energy, materials, and services," a fuller list of productive factors than that commonly used in academic monographs. The KLEMS model is a system of econometrics that dates back to the original Kuznets figures of national accounts, and is used in much government research.  

Chain Fisher Measure of Real GDP Based on the chain Fisher index formula, this calculation produces the most accurate measure of quarter to quarter growth in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and its components.  

OECD and Progress, Beyond GDP is a slide show explanation of how progress should be measured beyond GDP.

Measuring Progress The economic crisis has triggered the questioning on how we measure what is important in our lives.  This video talks about social progress and what is important to well being.

Minerals and Metals

• Mining Companies and Commodities
• Metallic and Non-Metallic Minerals
• Sustainable Minerals Roundtable (US)

Forest Maps A listing of the province's ecoregions.

Water Quality

• Drinking Water Safety, Annual Report, 2008
• Drinking Water Safety, Annual Report, 2007
• Drinking Water Safety, Annual Report, 2006
• Drinking Water Safety, Annual Report, 2005
• Drinking Water Safety, Annual Report, 2004
• Drinking Water Safety, Annual Report, 2003
• Drinking Water Safety, Annual Report, 2002
• Drinking Water Quality
• School Drinking Water Quality
• Groundwater Information
• Trihalomethanes (THMs)

Environmental Indicators

• State of the Environment Infobase
• Environmental Indicators Initiative (US)

Air Quality

• National Air Pollution Surveillance Annual Reports
• Greenhouse Gases
• National Pollutant Release Database

Pollution

• Pollution Watch
• Pollution Control

Living Standards Measurement Study of the World Bank (LSMS) was established by the Development Economics Research Group (DECRG) to explore ways of improving the type and quality of household data collected by statistical offices in developing countries.

Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation "The NLFDC has been mandated to promote the development of the indigenous film and video industry in the Province, as well as to promote the Province in national and international film and video markets as a location for film, television, and commercial productions."

www.makethesmartchoice.ca A creative internet tool that teaches about the effects of substance abuse, coping and resiliency.

http://www.upei.ca/si/ The Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities.

http://www.ourcircle.ca/ Founded in 1998 and specializes in "providing comprehensive consulting services and innovative health promotion products to clients across all sectors, from individuals to large organizations".

http://www.chpna.ca/ "The Community Health Promotion Network Atlantic exists to share health promotion information among individuals, groups and communities in the Atlantic provinces."

Citizens Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador "The Citizens’ Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador was formed in 1988. It is comprised of police and citizens who are concerned with making our communities better and safer places in which to live. It was felt at that time that the traditional responses to crime in our communities were insufficient and that other responses were needed."

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada "Public Safety Canada (PS) was created in 2003 to ensure coordination across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security and the safety of Canadians. From natural disasters to crime and terrorism, our mandate is to keep Canadians safe."

The John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. "The John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is a community-based, volunteer organization which works to reduce crime by providing opportunities for the rehabilitation of offenders and advocating reform through successful program interventions; public education; crime prevention strategies; and restorative justice principles."

2007/2008 Transition Home Survey  Statistics Canada developed the Transition Home Survey (THS) to collect data on residential services for abused women and their children during the previous 12 months, as well as to provide a one-day snapshot of the clientele being served on a specific date.

2007 Homicide Survey Conducted by Statistics Canada, this survey collects police-reported data on homicide in Canada.

What are the trends in self-reported spousal violence in Canada? Statistics Canada collects information on spousal violence against both men and women through Statistics Canada's General Social Survey (GSS) on Victimization.

Canada's Court System  Department of Justice Canada:  Information about how the courts are organized and keeping the system fair and efficient.

Canada's System of Justice Information about the Law, where it comes from, keeping the law up to date, the Canadian Constitution, Rights and Freedoms in Canada.

Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador This website provides information about the provincial court system such as who they are, what they do, where they are and when, contact information etc.

Victim Services Beginning in 1992, victim services is a dedicated justice service for victims with eleven professionally staffed regional offices throught the province providing free and confidential services to victims.

• Harvesting and Community Well-Being Among Inuit in the Canadian Arctic Preliminary findings from the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey - Survey of Living Conditions in the Arctic.
  

• Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001 - Provincial and Territorial Reports This report, provided by Statistics Canada, is a focus on the off-reserve Aboriginal identity population.

• Why and How Canadians Use the Internet This article explores the use of the Internet and its social impact on Canadians.

• The Increase of Household Internet Use The Series publishes analytical studies and research reports in the broad area of Connectedness. This includes cross-economy activities, such as the penetration and use of the Internet and electronic commerce, as well as industries in the Information and Communications Technologies sector, such as telecommunications, broadcasting and Internet services. It offers a statistical perspective in these emerging phenomena that are transforming the economic and societal landscape.

• Access To and Use of Information Communication Technology Statistics Canada presents a brief overview of the information collected from part of the General Social Survey (GSS), "Access to and Use of Information Communication Technology". The GSS measured the nature and extent of computer and Internet use based on behaviour. Questions were asked about the location of access and use including home, work, school and other public locations. The questionnaire collected additional information on training, the impact of technology on work, children's use of the Internet, e-mail as a communication tool, security and privacy concerns, time displacement, volunteering and civic participation. Socio-demographic variables, including education, income and language, were also measured.

• Criminal Victimization in Canada, 1999 In 1999, as part of its General Social Survey program, Statistics Canada conducted a survey on victimization and public perceptions of crime and the justice system. It was the third time that the General Social Survey (GSS) had examined victimization – previous surveys were conducted in 1993 and 1988.

• A Profile of Criminal Victimization, 1999 In 1999, as part of its General Social Survey program, Statistics Canada conducted a survey on victimization and public perceptions of crime and the justice system. It was the third time that the General Social Survey (GSS) had examined the nature and extent of criminal victimization in Canada. The survey measured eight specific offences: three violent crimes (sexual assault, robbery, and assault), four household crimes (break and enter, motor vehicle/parts theft, theft of household property and vandalism) and theft of personal property. The purpose of this report is to provide an in-depth analysis of the findings of the 1999 General Social Survey and make comparisons to the 1993 GSS results.

• Attitudes Toward the Criminal Justice System, 1999 Data for the report come from Statistics Canada’s 1999 General Social Survey (GSS). This Juristat will examine public attitudes toward the criminal justice system. In particular, it will show how Canadians rate the local police, criminal courts, prison and parole systems, and it will identify some of the factors which may influence a person’s attitudes including their sex, age, level of education, satisfaction with personal safety, and victimization experience.

• Canadian Crime Statistics, 2000 This publication provides a statistical summary of police-reported crime in Canada and the provinces/territories back to 1962. The bulk of the data presented in this publication are taken from the two Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) databases with additional statistics from the Homicide Survey. Included in this publication are the following categories of tables: standard crime tables at the national and provincial/territorial levels; an historical crime table dating back to 1962; a municipal table describing crime in census metropolitan areas (CMAs) with populations over 100,000; and, a set of tables using the Incident-based UCR (UCR2) Survey to describe characteristics of criminal incidents, their victims, and the accused persons. These tables include data on weapon use, the accused-victim relationship, and the age and sex of victims and accused.

• Crime Statistics in Canada, 2001 This report is an examination of 2001 police-reported crime in Canada.

• Waste Management Industry Survey This report presents the results of the 1996 Waste Management Industry Survey: Business Sector and the 1996 Waste Management Industry Survey: Government Sector. These surveys gathered information on the financial characteristics and waste management activities undertaken by companies and local governments and other public waste management bodies.

• Household Spending on Health Care Data on household spending are from Statistics Canada's Family Expenditure Survey for survey years between 1978 and 1996, and from the annual Survey of Household Spending for 1997 and 1998. This article examines changes in household spending on health care between 1978 and 1998. It also provides a detailed look at household spending on health care in 1998.

• Youth Literacy This study used data from the 1994 International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) to examine the distribution of literacy scores of Canadian adults. The analysis set out a general regression model for explaining variation in adult literacy scores, and used this model to conduct detailed analyses on the effects of schooling and interprovincial differences in the literacy scores of youth.

The Town of Paradise The Town of Paradise, with a population of more than 14,000, borders the capital city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Paradise, the fastest growing community in Atlantic Canada, is also the main supply base for Canada’s offshore oil industry.

The Town of Conception Bay South Conception Bay South is nestled on the south side of Conception Bay, and strategically located just minutes from St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador's capital city. The growing Town is home to 21,000 residents who enjoy the quality of life of our town and some of the best weather in the province. The Town has a thriving business community and our location and residential growth make Conception Bay South a great place to live and do business.

Bell Island.net Bell Island is in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is the largest of several islands in Conception Bay, measuring about 9 km by 3.5 km. Conception Bay is one of many bays around the Avalon Peninsula at the eastern end of the province. From the province's capital St. John's, the oldest city in North America, it's a 20-minute drive to the ferry terminal at Portugal Cove, then a 20-minute ferry ride to Bell Island.

Municipal Assessment Agency The Municipal Assessment Agency is a crown-owned corporation with the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs as its sole shareholder. The Agency is governed by a twelve-member Board of Directors. The Board is representative of the Agency's stakeholders with six municipal representatives, two taxpayer representatives, two representatives of the provincial government and a representative from each of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Municipalities and the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Municipal Administrators.

Hibernia Discovered in 1979, the Hibernia oil field is located 315 km east southeast of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, in 80 metres of water. The Hibernia oil field it is the fifth largest field ever discovered in Canada.

Canadian Forest Service The Canadian Forest Service (CFS) is a science-based policy organization within Natural Resources Canada, a Government of Canada department that helps shape the important contributions of the natural resources sector to the Canadian economy, society and environment. The Atlantic Forestry Centre (AFC) is one of six Canadian Forest Service (CFS) centres in Canada.

Canadian Forestry Links A collection of Canadian links to wide-ranging forest and forestry-related topics.

Spousal Violence This study estimated that between 1994 and the end of 1999, 1.2 million Canadian men and women experienced spousal violence of some form according to a report released by Statistics Canada.

Canadian Environmental Links Environment Canada have provided a collection of Canadian and worldwide links pertaining to the environment and environment-related topics.

National Atlas of Canada The Atlas of Canada provides authoritative, current and accessible geographic information products at a national level. Working with partners, the Atlas facilitates the integration and analysis of diverse data in order to increase overall knowledge about Canada.

Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information The Centre for Health Information collaborates with Newfoundland and Labrador's health system to ensure quality health information is available for health care, system-wide planning, research, and policy development. Through this collaboration, the Centre has fostered expertise in health information systems development and management, applied health research, data quality and collection, education, and personal information protection.

Health and Community Services The Department of Health and Community Services provides a leadership role in health and community services programs and policy development for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. This involves working in partnership with a number of key stakeholders including regional boards, community organizations, professional associations, post-secondary educational institutions, unions, consumers and other government departments.

Canadian Institute for Health Information The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides timely, accurate and comparable information. The data and reports inform health policies, support the effective delivery of health services and raise awareness among Canadians of the factors that contribute to good health.

Hospital Morbidity Database (CIHI) The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides a range of free, aggregate-level data on Hospital Morbidity Database (HMDB). 

Health Indicators (Statistics Canada/CIHI)  In 1998, over 500 people - health administrators, researchers, caregivers, government officials, health advocacy groups, and consumers - were brought together to identify health information needs. One of their priorities was comparable quality data on key health indicators for health and health services. In response to the consultations, CIHI and Statistics Canada have launched a collaborative process to identify what measures should be used to report on health and the health system - and then to share this information with Canadians from coast to coast.

Health Canada Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.

Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador Literacy NL is a grassroots network of individuals and community-based groups committed to advancing literacy and lifelong learning in Newfoundland and Labrador.

National Adult Literacy Database As a digital library, the National Adult Literacy Database (NSLD) is made possible by a dedicated and skilled team who research, collect, organize, file, and distribute information in a consistent way. NALD provides information free of charge, levelling the playing field for learners and practitioners. NALD services support the building of more literate families, increased workforce participation, and a strengthened Canadian culture and heritage.

K-12 School Profile System The Department of Education, Government of NL, provide a display reports and statistical information on all aspects of our schools and school system in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Mineral Statistics Statistics on claims staked, exploration expenditures, mineral industry employments, retail petroleum pricing and oil production.

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador (MNL) was formed in 1951 to represent the interests of the growing number of municipal councils in the province. Today there are 281 incorporated municipalities representing 89 percent of the provincial population. An eleven-member Board of Directors representing seven regions, as well as, small town and urban constituencies governs MNL.

Canadian Industry Statistics Canadian Industry Statistics presents industry trends on topics such as establishments, gross domestic product, and international trade for the sectors of the Canadian Economy using the latest annual data from Statistics Canada.

EnVision The Community Services Council (CSC) of Newfoundland and Labrador is an independent organization promoting social and economic well-being. Our goal is a prosperous and inclusive society that supports individuals, families and communities. The mission of CSC is to encourage citizen engagement, to promote the integration of social and economic development and to provide leadership in shaping public policies.

Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI) is a national research agency concerned with educating Canadians about the importance of leading healthy, active lifestyles. The agency conducts research, monitors trends and makes recommendations to increase population levels of physical activity and improve the health of all Canadians.

Low Income Trends in the 1990s This research paper, provided by the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD), is an overview of Low Income Incidence and Trends in the 1990s.

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers tax, benefits, and other related programs, and to ensure compliance on behalf of governments across Canada, thereby contributing to the ongoing economic and social well-being of Canadians.

Environmental Links The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is the UN system's authoritative voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources. Six regional associations are responsible for the coordination of meteorological, hydrological and related activities within their respective Regions. Within this website, you can link to related international sites, along with other Meteorological Organizations, all playing a unique and powerful role in contributing to the safety and welfare of humanity.

Environmental Data This page (provided by the University of Houston) is dedicated to providing you access to the wealth of geophysical data on the Internet.

Environmental Radiation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established RadNet (Tracking Environmental Radiation Nationwide) by consolidating a number of existing radiation monitoring networks. The RadNet program was initially responsible for monitoring radiation associated with nuclear weapons testing, but the program was later expanded to include monitoring radiation emergencies, following trends in environmental radioactivity levels.

Educational Accountability The Wisconsin Office of Educational Accountability (OEA) is responsible for meeting the assessment and accountability requirements of state and federal law by setting high standards for student achievement, measuring academic progress, publicly reporting each school’s performance annually, and taking action when schools are not making adequate progress.

Living Standards Measurement Study of the World Bank The Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS) was established by the Development Economics Research Group (DECRG) to explore ways of improving the type and quality of household data collected by statistical offices in developing countries. Its goal is to foster increased use of household data as a basis for policy decisionmaking. Specifically, the LSMS is working to develop new methods to monitor progress in raising levels of living, to identify the consequences for households of past and proposed government policies, and to improve communications between survey statisticians, analysts, and policy makers.

CIA World Factbook The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent US Government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers. The CIA releases millions of pages of documents each year and frequently releases items of public interest on this Web site. The online edition of The World Factbook is updated with new material every two weeks.

The Victorian Community Indicators Project Community Indicators Victoria (CIV) is a collaborative project hosted by the McCaughey Centre, School of Population Health, University of Melbourne. This site uses local community well-being indicators to improve citizen engagement, community planning and policy making. These indicators refer to a broad range of measures designed to identify and communicate economic, social, environmental, democratic and cultural trends and outcomes.

• Centre for Health Economics The University of York pioneered the development of health economics in the UK, and in 1983 created the Centre for Health Economics (CHE), which is now one of the largest and best known health economics research centres in the world. It is known especially for its work in health technology assessment, health status measurement, performance measurement and productivity, health care financing, and econometric methodology.