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title: CASE STUDY | Designing Well-Being Economies in Canada and Abroad
description: A ‘well-being economy’ is a reimagining of economic purpose that puts people and the planet at the centre.
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# [CASE STUDY | Designing Well-Being Economies in Canada and Abroad](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/case-studies/case-study-designing-well-being-economies-in-canada-and-abroad)

 Written by [the Tamarack Institute](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/case-studies/author/tamarack-institute) | Jun 16, 2023 4:12:38 PM

This resource is also available in French. [Click here to access the French version](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/fr-ca/library/%C3%A9tude-de-cas-concevoir-des-%C3%A9conomies-du-bien-%C3%AAtre-au-canada-et-%C3%A0-l-%C3%A9tranger?hsLang=en-us).

 

Growing poverty, escalating climate change, and deteriorating mental health are not only some of the most visible symptoms of a system that fails to align to the needs of people and planet – they are outcomes embedded in its very design.

The [Well-being Economies Alliance for Canada and Sovereign Indigenous Nations (WEAll Can)](https://weallcanada.org/) is an emerging network dedicated to reimagining the economy to enable systems that deliver wellbeing for all people and the planet.

One of the most transformative aspects of shifting from a linear to a circular economic model is that instead of wasting time and resources fixing the societal and environmental damage caused by growth-focused economies, a wellbeing economy can deliver good life standards the first time around.

Keep reading to gain insights on the following:

 

1. Why it’s time to rethink traditional (linear) economic models 
2. How a care-based, well-being-focused (circular) economy contributes to more equitable and supportive outcomes for all  
3. The key principles, goals, and values that define a well-being economy 
4. How actors across Canada are introducing well-being economy frameworks in their communities – complemented by a rich variety of examples, guides, and other resources to help you take action where you are
5. How a handful of governments (including Canada’s) are committing to policy redesign in support of global systems change.

 

### Deepen Your Learning:

- Discover [Community Climate Transitions' Case Study](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/case-study-snap-toronto?hsLang=en-us) on building resilient urban communities through collective action

- Read the [blog post](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/putting-residents-and-community-at-the-heart-of-climate-action?hsLang=en-us) about putting residents and community at the heart of climate action

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