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Bad economy equals bad health: New CMA survey underlines urgent need for national strategy to reduce health inequalities
August 17, 2009 by
A bad economy means poor health, according to a new survey of Canadians released today by the Canadian Medical Association. The national report card on health Continue Reading…
Can't find a home? Discrimination in housing fueled by recession
August 20, 2009 by
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has released its latest annual report, with a strong focus on discrimination in housing. While everyone is affected by the Continue Reading…
Developing HEIA in Ontario
August 19, 2009 by
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Toronto Central LHIN developed a Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) tool designed to assist LHINs and health Continue Reading…
Engaging the Community in HIA
August 19, 2009 by
The Wellesley Institute promotes community engagement in various areas, as it is essential for effective reform of public policy. It is crucial that community Continue Reading…
Federal government once again boycotts critical national housing summit
August 12, 2009 by
Provincial and territorial housing ministers are meeting August 20 in St John's, NL, but the federal housing minister has rejected an invitation to join the Continue Reading…
H1N1 could pack big wallop; Toronto Public Health publishes new guide for homeless / housing providers
August 4, 2009 by
While the H1N1 swine flu has had a fairly mild impact to date in Canada, there are signs that it could pack a significant wallop when flu season arrives in Continue Reading…
HIA Into Policy Development
August 19, 2009 by
The following resources are particularly useful for planning how results of assessments can be integrated into policy development. Continue Reading…
International Support and Resources for HIA
August 19, 2009 by
A number of jurisdictions provide support and guidance for those interested in conducting HIAs: New Zealand has a unit within the Ministry of Health that Continue Reading…
Mental Well-Being Impact Assessment (MWIA)
August 19, 2009 by
HIAs can be adapted for specific purposes. Mental Well-Being Impact Assessment is a type of HIA that evaluates how well or how poorly public policy addresses Continue Reading…
