Michael works on various knowledge-sharing and monitoring initiatives, mainly focusing on the creation and dissemination of indicators that track local trends and inform policy. Projects have included the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Quality of Life Reporting System the Canadian Council on Social Developments’ Community Data Program, as well as the Community Foundations of Canada’s Vital Signs Reports. He has works on these initiatives as project coordinator, researcher, analyst, content authour, working group animator, and various other support roles.