Alton HollettADM, Economics and Statistics Branch
Robert ReidDirector, Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency
Department of FinanceGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador
The System of Community Accounts
IntroductionWhat are the Community Accounts?
• Data for 400 communities
• 200 neighborhoods
• Health and school regions
• Economic Zones, NL Rural Secretariat and HRDC geographies
• System relies heavily on graphics and data viewing tools
An Innovation – A Conceptual Framework
• Data based on conceptual framework
• Reflects factors that contribute to the WB of areas
• Tells much about life in communities
• Makes user the expert/ a major factor in the success
of the CAs
• Reflects many factors related to sustainability, development, social/economic status, quality of life and population health
Fully Developed Software System
• Front end makes data access and use easy
• Back end allows ease in managing and maintaining the system
• Remote access soon available
Impact of the CAs?
• Central source for free quality data
• Centre piece for data dissemination
• Changed business of the NLSA
• Capacity elevated types/complexity of work
• More data used in Government business
• Facilitated informed thinking and decision-making in and outside Government
Applications, Collaborations and Credits
• Adopted by Governments of Nova Scotia and PEI
• Discussion with other provinces in progress
• Version for Australian state under discussion
• Collaboration with Australian Bureau of Statistics/universities and the OECD
• IPAC Award for Knowledge Management
• NL Award of Excellence
• Short-listed for UN Award For Public Service
• Senate Committee on Population Health recommended
for use Canada-wide
Our Current Conceptual Framework:The System of Community Accounts
City of St. John’sWell-Being Indicators
Community Snapshot
Comparing Well-Being indicators over time
Shows relative rank of community chosen
Easy of compare one community to another
Shows range of values at community level (NL 10%)
Mapping Indicators
Compare relative rank of communities and includes geographic perspective
Mapping Indicators
Compare relative rank of communities and includes geographic perspective
Well-Being Summary
Bringing all indicators together in one place
Provides capability to compare all communities by selecting a region
Neighbourhood data shows variation within larger urban areas
Mapping of Community Assets
Mapping of Community Assets
Data Analysis Tools Motion Charts – Dynamic Changes in Communities
Data Analysis Tools – Mapping Regional Indicators
Data Analysis Tools – Utilizing Interactive Google Mapping
Acknowledgements
Social Economic Spatial Analysis Unit (SESA)
System of Community Accounts Team
Dr. Doug May
Dr. Cory Giles (NLMBM)