The degree to which group members like being together.

Bringing together, in an integrated way, economic, social, health and educational policies to facilitate the participation of citizens in societal life.

The degree to which participants in social systems feel committed to the system and the wellbeing of other participants.

is the ongoing process of developing a community of shared values, shared challenges and equal opportunities within Canada, based on a sense of trust, hope and reciprocity among all Canadians. Visit the Social Cohesion Research Project site for more information.

Social Cohesion is a state in society in which the vast majority of citizens respect the law, one another's human rights and values, and share a commitment to retain social order.