Research shows living wage is insufficient for skyrocketing cost of thriving in the GTA TORONTO (February 26, 2024) – Want to thrive in Toronto? According to new research by Wellesley Institute, if you are single, working, and between the ages of 25 and 40, it will cost $61,654 a year…
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City of Toronto Budget 2024: Our input
The release of the City of Toronto’s Mayor’s Budget 2024 proposes much-needed investments into areas that are key to advancing health equity in the city. Wellesley Institute welcomes the increased funding towards improving and expanding access to critical services for tenants, preserving affordable housing units, and speeding up the development…
Ontario Budget 2024: Urgent need to address homelessness
…comprehensive health benefits. The budget should reflect that these actions are further expanded and implemented so that more Ontarians can thrive. We hope in particular that the government will deliver on housing, and specifically homelessness, in the upcoming budget. As this government has recognized through its commitment to setting targets…
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Learning from the pandemic experiences of Latin Americans in Toronto
…of the Latin-American COVID Task Force in Toronto, Wellesley Institute and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto interviewed community members who had been sick with COVID, cared for friends and family members with COVID, and who work in the health and social service sector. The research identified four areas…
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El impacto de la pandemia del COVID-19 en la salud de la población latinoamericana de habla hispana en Toronto: Un análisis de desigualdades
La pandemia del COVID-19 ha tenido un profundo impacto en las comunidades de toda el área metropolitana de Toronto (GTA), exacerbando las desigualdades existentes en servicios de salud, sociales y factores económicos. Entre los más afectados se encuentran las poblaciones históricamente marginadas, incluyendo comunidades racializadas, inmigrantes, refugiadas y personas recién…
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Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Toronto’s Spanish-speaking Latin American population
This report presents the results of a needs assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on Spanish-speaking Latin Americans residing in the Greater Toronto Area. The need for this research was first identified by members of the Toronto Latin American COVID-19 Task Force in 2021 while advocating for the needs of…
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Getting to the root of the mental health crisis
Bell Let’s Talk’s 2024 campaign, “Let’s create real change” opens a crucial conversation about taking lasting action to address the mental health crisis. Worrisome mental health trends are being observed globally and in Toronto. According to Toronto Public Health, the number of Toronto residents reporting very good or excellent mental…
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Thrive Toronto launches plan to improve mental wellness
…leaders representing the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), City of Toronto Social Development, Finance and Administration Division, Family Services Toronto, Ontario Health Toronto, Strides Toronto, Toronto Public Health, United Way Greater Toronto, Wellesley Institute and the YMCA of Greater Toronto. The work is…
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Transit access and affordability: An equity-based approach
…the risk of being fined for fare evasion. The TTC currently relies heavily on passenger fares for funding, generally accounting for about 60 per cent of the annual TTC budget. This is significantly higher than comparable North American cities. Over the years, this has led to more frequent fare hikes…
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Equitable public transit important for climate change mitigation
…destination for an increasing number of displaced migrants due to events such as droughts, rising temperatures and fires. It is widely known that transit systems with sufficient investment discourage private vehicle use, however, gaps in TTC funding in 2024 are projected to be $350-$420 million. The City of Toronto’s Climate…
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