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Measuring for Measuring for ResilienceResilience

Federico Cartín-ArteagaPlanner – Corporate Servicesfederico.cartin-arteaga@peelregion.ca

What is the PDC exactly?What is the PDC exactly?

• The visible part is the PDC website, but that is not the PDC.

• The PDC is both an online and offline data repository.

• PDC also conducts analysis on different sources and supports internal and external data users on how to use quantitative data.

• The PDC supports external research initiatives (CSDS-FCM) but has also started to shift into research production.

Results Based Results Based AccountabilityAccountability• Population

Accountability

• about the well-being ofWHOLE POPULATIONS

• Performance (Program) Accountability

about the well-being ofCUSTOMER POPULATIONSFor Programs – Agencies – and Service Systems

For Communities – Cities – Counties – States - Nations

is made up of two parts:

Forests are made of Forests are made of treestrees• We plant and

protect a tree

• Which contributes to preserve our forests

• Our forests give us oxygen, capture carbon and add to our quality of life

People & ProgramsPeople & Programs• Programs assist a

challenge (e.g. literacy, labour force integration)

• Those programs contribute to groups of people’s well-being

• The sum and collective well-being improves our quality of life

People & Programs People & Programs (cont.)(cont.)

Macro Indicators

(Population Accountability)

Micro Indicators

(Program Accountability)

Child Poverty(Low-Income Status)

LIONSLPC

OEYCs

Daycares

HBHC

Dentalclinics

BestStart

Population Planning Population Planning ExamplesExamples

Resilient People

Strong Families

Vibrant Neighbourhood

s and Communities

Seniors are healthy and live independently

Newcomers and immigrants thrive and integrate into community life

Residents experience less poverty and hunger and have access to affordable housing

Persons with disabilities live independent lives

Families have a high quality of life

Residents are actively engaged and involved in their community

Residents live free from violence, especially women and children

Children and youth reach their full potential

Persons with mental illness are supported

NewcomersNewcomers

Low IncomeLow Income

Low Income Status

39,297

27,090

30,590

13.6%13.0%

10.4%

0.0%

2.0%

4.0%

6.0%

8.0%

10.0%

12.0%

14.0%

16.0%

1995 2000 2005

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5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

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of p

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Number Incidence of low income %

Source: Census 1996,2001, 2006

NewcomersNewcomersLow Income by Immigrant and Visible Minority Status

Source: Census 2006

FamiliesFamilies

Unpaid Care GivingUnpaid Care Giving

Unpaid Care Giving

12.2%

11.7%

12.5%

2.1%

2.6%

3.4%

11.2%

11.4%

11.6%

11.8%

12.0%

12.2%

12.4%

12.6%

1996 2001 2006

child

car

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s or

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e)

0.0%

0.5%

1.0%

1.5%

2.0%

2.5%

3.0%

3.5%

4.0%

seni

or car

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e)

unpaid child care unpaid senior care

Source: Census 2006

Children & YouthChildren & Youth

Children & YouthChildren & Youth

• Early Development Instrument– 31.8% of children are vulnerable in

one or more EDI domains

– 2007 scores are the first in new series (2004 is not comparable)

– Curve will become available by Fall 2010

– Spatial inequities are “distribution curves” we want to correct.

Children and youth reach their full potential.

EDI Scores by SDA

Source: Census 2006

Children & YouthChildren & YouthChildren and youth reach their full potential.

19.8% 20.0%

17.4%

13.7%

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

0 to 6 7 to 12 years 13 to 17 18 to 24

Low Income Status

Source: Census 2006

PDC tools for youPDC tools for you

SDA Online ProfilesSDA Online Profiles

SDA Downloadable Fact SDA Downloadable Fact SheetsSheets

Ward Online ProfilesWard Online Profiles

Regional AtlasRegional Atlas

Regional Atlas (cont.)Regional Atlas (cont.)

Some Some ConclusionsConclusions

About turning curvesAbout turning curves

• Turning the curve is typically longitudinal (over time).– This is a valid measure but…

• Also keep in mind:– Spatial nature of indicators: zooming in adds

new layers

– Equity of indicators: while the overall indicator might be showing progress, some groups may be falling behind.

About population About population indicatorsindicators• You don’t have to measure them:

– Have No Fear: the PDC is here!

• They will help you– Understand the context in which you operate– Inform current and growing needs– Detect priorities and vulnerable groups you

may serve– Measure your own programs in contrast to the

overall picture

Thank you!Thank you!

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