In this paper, we consider the extent to which these quality of life issues are supported by governmental action in Canada and four comparison nations. The information relevant to these issues comes primarily from two types of data sources: indicator analyses from international reports and intensive and detailed policy analyses of two policy issues of particular importance to women: childcare provision and gov- ernmental support for community-based long-term care. Canadian data are contrasted with those from Den- mark, Sweden, the UK, and the US. These nations have been chosen for an obvious reason: Denmark and Sweden are nations with a predominantly social welfare approach to social policy, especially in rela- tion to issues of concern.
