This has turned out to be a very productive discussion, which we encourage readers to continue in their own networks. There is broad agreement that, as one commentator put it, "the time has come" for Canada to develop a unified system for measuring and reporting the quality of healthcare work environments. And all commentators look into the future, asking practical questions and offering constructive suggestions for how best to develop and implement such a system. So, in our view, this is a mark of progress.