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Will promise of riches overwhelm analysis of social and health impacts of proposed casino?
January 22, 2013 by
Tracking the impact of cuts to housing and homelessness supports
January 21, 2013 by
Ontario recently eliminated the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB). The CSUMB helped people receiving social assistance to pay for large or Continue Reading…
Mayor’s Motion: A bigger step is needed for the health of Torontonians
January 11, 2013 by
This post was written by David Leacock, Policy and Research Intern at the Wellesley Institute. On Thursday January 10th Mayor Rob Ford moved an omnibus Continue Reading…
A Vote For Health: Toronto Budget Vote Quickly Approaching
January 10, 2013 by
The Toronto City Budget vote is approaching fast. January 15th is just around the corner and we can all envision a better and healthier Toronto. But let's hope Continue Reading…
Health system transformation must focus on health equity
December 19, 2012 by
By Adrianna Tetley, Executive Director, Association of Ontario Health Centres Premier Dalton McGuinty’s departure as premier will most certainly bring Continue Reading…
Facing up to racism and stereotyping in health care for Aboriginal Canadians: Colour coded health care
December 12, 2012 by
By Steve Barnes and Jo Snyder It is well established that a variety of social and economic factors influence our health, things like our income, education, Continue Reading…
Building a healthier and more equitable Toronto: Two practical guides
November 29, 2012 by
Two powerful new reports from Toronto’s Centre for Urban Growth and Renewal set out practical strategies for building a healthier and more equitable Continue Reading…
Expanding Toronto’s Priority Centres Means Better Health
November 16, 2012 by
The City’s Community Recreation and Development Committee’s endorsement of a plan to expand the number of priority centres is great news for Torontonians. Continue Reading…
A Universal Approach to Recreation Access Will Benefit Everyone
November 12, 2012 by
The City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation division released Toronto’s first Service Plan for Recreation on November 7th. The service plan will Continue Reading…
How Ontario government ministries are acting on social determinants of health
October 29, 2012 by
This is a guest blog by Nicoda Foster and Christine Chan, Masters of Public Health Students at the University of Toronto and University of Liverpool Continue Reading…
