Most people have a deep need to feel they belong: to a culture, to a community, to a cause.  Communities are stronger when citizens put their energies toward civic responsibility, respect for others, social well-being, and volunteerism.

Supplemental Data Graphs

•  Percentage Voter Turnout for 2000, 2004, 2006 Federal Elections
• Percentage of the Population Classified as a Visible Minority
• Median Charitable Donations for Donors
• Toral Charitable Donations
• Percent of Population Making Contributions or Paying Dues to Social Clubs and Other Organizations
• Percent Satisfied and Very Satisfied with their lives

Vital Signs® Canada Original Data Sources