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Childhood obesity: it’s about more than banning marketing of junk food
March 5, 2013 by
The media had a field day yesterday with the proposal from Ontario’s Healthy Kids Panel to ban marketing of junk food to kids under 12. Sadly, this missed a Continue Reading…
Wealth equals health in Toronto, but we can change that
February 26, 2013 by
A new study in Toronto shows how socioeconomic status can have a significant impact on your access to health care. The study, published in the Canadian Medical Continue Reading…
Ontario Budget: Earn more, Keep more, Restore
February 20, 2013 by
In 2008, the Ontario government committed to reduce child poverty by 25 percent in 5 years. 2013 marks the final year in the province’s first Poverty Continue Reading…
Social assistance reform is happening: Here’s three things to look out for
January 30, 2013 by
Incoming premier Kathleen Wynne announced this week that social assistance reform is one of her key priorities. Wynne has asked the Secretary of the Cabinet – Continue Reading…
Casinos equal poor health for the GTA
January 17, 2013 by
A new Wellesley Institute health equity impact assessment – The Real Cost of Casinos – shows that building a casino in Toronto will contribute to poor Continue Reading…
Great holiday news as Ontario steps up with transitional funding for housing and homelessness supports
December 27, 2012 by
The Ontario government announced today that it would provide transitional funding of $42 million in 2013-14 for municipalities to develop and implement their Continue Reading…
Counting down to the end of the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit: there’s still time for Ontario to avoid a crisis
December 20, 2012 by
We’re now less than two weeks away from the Government of Ontario terminating the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB) and an impending and Continue Reading…
Time for Ontario to make some tough choices: poverty and inequality are not inevitable
December 4, 2012 by
In 2008, the Ontario government committed to reduce child poverty by 25 percent in 5 years. 2013 marks the final year in the province’s first Poverty Continue Reading…
Dealing with the impacts of refugee health cuts
November 30, 2012 by
The health impacts of the federal government’s decision to cut health benefits to many refugees are becoming increasingly apparent. In our analysis, Continue Reading…
