A New Report released by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

Earlier this year, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) released its report Quality of Life in Canadian Municipalities which takes a detailed look at six indicators of quality of life (local economy, natural environment; personal goals and aspirations; fairness and equity; basic needs; and social inclusion) in 20 Canadian municipalities that account for 40 per cent of Canada’s population. 

This report is the third in a series of reports (1999, 2001) on quality of life prepared by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) using information derived from a variety of national and municipal data sources.

It finds that, despite general improvements in rates of post-secondary education, employment growth and home-ownership, quality of life deteriorated for a growing number of people during the 1990s. In addition, improvements in income and poverty rates since 1996 have been offset by a growing income gap, housing affordability problems and changes to social programs.

The report also looks at underlying demographic trends affecting the 20 survey municipalities.

Subsequent reports will be published later this year to provide in-depth analysis of many of the topics highlighted in the current report. 

For a copy of this report and more background information click on the following links: