"Over the years, I have come to rely upon the professional
research and support provided by the Community Council.
Last year, we incorporated their research and data in the
updating of our population projections and housing needs for
our updated Official Community Plan.The Community Council
definitely provides insight and research into our region
that for planners, is an excellent resource and frequently
I rely upon to provide background to support our planning
initiatives."
Hope V. Burns, MCIP,
Director of Planning
and Building Services,
District of Central Saanich
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The Community Council provides research services:
- Designs research projects that are responsive to emerging community issues
- Gathers and monitors indicators and trends on current community conditions
- Conducts evidence-based research and evaluation including documenting the impact of collaborative initiatives
- Analyses the implications of public policy upon the quality of life of vulnerable populations in this region
- Engages local people in research processes which result in social change
- Establishes collaborative partners to support community research.
Current community based research projects include:
- Labour Market Dialogues - A research project exploring how employers can be better supported to hire people experiencing multiple barriers to employment
- Understanding the Early Years (UEY) (an initiative of PLAY, the Partnership in Learning and Advocacy for Young Children
The Community Council is an active partner in the following
community based research tables:
The Community Council is contracted to conduct community based research by:
- Victoria Foundation
- United Way of Greater Victoria
- Greater Victoria Child and Family Counselling Association and
Threshold Housing Society
Research News
2010 Affordability Index Released
May 26, 2010 - The 2010 Affordability Index, is tool we can use to track progress in improving the affordability of BC's Capital Region. Similar to a thermometer reading, it is the symptoms behind the number that are important. Click here for a backgrounder on the Affordability Index. Click here to read the May 26, 2010 Media Release. Click here for a short summary of the 2010 Affordability Index.
Report: How Much Do Male and Female Employees
Earn in Victoria’s Small Businesses?
May 12, 2010 - A SkillsPlus Socioeconomic Report. The third in a series of four socio-economic reports prepared by SkillsPlus. The purpose of these reports is to provide relevant labour market information for small businesses in the Retail/Wholesale/Grocery and the Tourism/Hospitality industries. Click here for details.
Report: Food Access Survey - summary
April 27, 2010 - Read a summary of the Food Recovery and Redistribution survey released earlier this year. Click here for details.
Report: The Greater Victoria Wellbeing Survey
Mini Report – Health
April 27, 2010 - The following is the first in a series of short reports resulting from the Capital Region Wellbeing Survey
that will summarize the key results related to happiness and wellbeing, and key contributors .Click here for details.
Report: How Much Do Employees Work
in Victoria’s Small Businesses?
April 22, 2010 - A SkillsPlus Socioeconomic Report. The second in a series of four socio-economic reports prepared by SkillsPlus. The purpose of these reports is to provide relevant labour market information for small businesses in the Retail/Wholesale/Grocery and the Tourism/Hospitality industries. Click here for details.
Report: Social Policies Proposed for the United Way of Greater Victoria
March 22, 2010 - A report by the Community Council to assist the United Way in identifying key government policies which affect the three Impact Areas of Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health and Addictions, and Family and Community Well-being. Click here for details.
Report: Who Works in Victoria’s Small Businesses?
February 25, 2010 - A SkillsPlus Socioeconomic Report. The first in a series of four socio-economic reports prepared by SkillsPlus.
The purpose of these reports is to provide relevant labour market information for
small businesses in the Retail/Wholesale/Grocery and the Tourism/Hospitality
industries. Click here for details.
Request for Qualifications
Ongoing - The Community Council is requesting qualifications from research consultants (community-based, academic and applied) and consultant groups. Click here for details.
Living Colours Quality of Life Survey results released
April 21, 2009 - The Community Council took part in the public event Living Colours: A Spirit Spectacular, held at the Victoria Conference Centre on February 15th. At the event honouring Spirit of BC week, dozens of community arts, service and sports organizations provided interactive venues showcasing their work. This included the Community Council showcasing the research activities of the organization.
At the event, survey participants were asked for their definition of quality of life before one was provided to them. The following is a small sample of the thoughtful definitions that were provided:
- Work life balance, good income, comfortable and safe living conditions
- Good health, sustainable wages, supportive friendships, engaging in the community
- Health, community involvement, employment, retirement opportunity
The top three areas that people would like to see addressed this coming year to help with their own quality of life were community affordability, health and community safety and work (each selected by approximately 50% of the respondents). The top three areas to address for their community’s quality of life were community affordability (73%), work and transportation options (44% apiece).
For more information on this and other activities of the Community Council Research department, contact info@communitycouncil.ca or 250-383-6166.
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