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Community Health Impacts Of A Toronto Casino
February 12, 2013 by
The Wellesley Institute deputed to the Board of Health in November 2012 about the population health impacts of problem gambling. Our health equity impact Continue Reading…
Casinos and Your Health Flip Sheet
January 17, 2013 by
While much attention has been given to the potential economic and social costs the construction of a casino could have on the City of Toronto, health issues Continue Reading…
The Real Cost of Casinos: A Health Equity Impact Assessment
January 16, 2013 by
Over recent months, there has been much conversation about the possibility of a casino being built in the City of Toronto. The debate has largely focused on the Continue Reading…
Building Inclusive Cities
December 20, 2012 by
Carolyn Whitzman joined us for a talk about various aspects of Building Inclusive Cities. You can see her complete set of slides on inclusive cities here. Continue Reading…
Building Community Leadership For A Healthier Toronto
November 20, 2012 by
The places in which we live, work, and play affect our health. Neighbourhoods that have options for active transportation like walking and cycling, Continue Reading…
The Real Cost Of Cutting CSUMB
November 14, 2012 by
In its 2012 budget, the Ontario government announced that it was eliminating the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB) as of January 1, 2013. The Continue Reading…
Reducing Childhood Obesity in Ontario through a Health Equity Lens
October 2, 2012 by
Childhood obesity is increasing in Ontario and has significant health implications. But not all children are affected equally by the burden of poor health and Continue Reading…
Reducing Health Inequities: Enablers to inter-sectoral collaboration
June 4, 2012 by
Addressing systemic health disparities and their underlying social determinants are complex and challenging social and policy problems. One increasingly Continue Reading…
Federal investments in housing are urgently needed in Canada
May 24, 2012 by
Canada urgently needs a comprehensive and fully-funded national housing plan – that’s the key message that the Wellesley Institute’s Director of Housing Continue Reading…
