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Newfoundland - Innovative Web-based system monitors well-being A new Web-based information system that is already earning high marks for its easy access and its focus on social and economic well-being was launched today in Stephenville. Community Accounts of the Strategic Social Plan (SSP) is a first for the country and is already earning praise from policy makers in other jurisdictions. It was introduced today by Gerald Smith, lead Minister for the Strategic Social Plan, and Minister of Health and Community Services, and Judy Foote, Minister of Education and chair of the Social Policy Committee of Cabinet. "This is one of the most exciting pieces of work to come out of the Strategic Social Plan," said Minister Smith. "To have such a wealth of information available at your fingertips makes it one-of-a-kind. This is information that will help us know ourselves better and give us the detailed information we need to design more effective programs and policies." Community Accounts is accessible through the internet and brings together information on a broad range of topics such as income, education, health and employment. What makes it unique is its easy access, and the range of information available about communities, regions and the province as a whole. It's information that can give a picture of the social, economic and demographic well-being. For example, the system provides information on the rate of home ownership across the province, and the number of students enrolled in Newfoundland and Labrador. Information at the community level on stays in hospital is also available. ( Source: <http://www.gov.nf.ca/releases/2002/exec/0916n05.htm> )
