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Toronto's cost-cutting proposals will have serious impact on the health of vulnerable people, warns Medical Officer of Health

In his in his review of the potential health impacts of Toronto’s Core Service Review, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David McKeown, has cautioned Continue Reading…

Toronto's proposed Streets Bylaw raises Constitutional issues

Toronto's proposed Streets Bylaw bans "camping" on streets and sidewalks - similar to a Victoria bylaw that was struck down by the BC Supreme Court as Continue Reading…

Toronto’s 2012 Budget: Issue Update, Reports and Resources

In our efforts to improve population health, the Wellesley Institute has been working alongside countless inviduals and organizations over the past few months Continue Reading…

Toronto: Service Cuts Are Costly, Consider Our Health. Here’s How.

Rick Blickstead, CEO of Wellesley Institute, appeared before the budget committee today. He highlighted that the health and well-being of all Torontonians must Continue Reading…

Toronto’s proposed housing and homelessness cuts threaten health, lives of many people

A transitional shelter slated for closure under current Toronto budget plans has had a positive impact on the health and lives of homeless men. “Without the Continue Reading…

Towards a healthier and more equitable 2012: a Wellesley Institute year in review

At this end of the calendar year, the Wellesley Institute takes this time for reflection to think back about the events of the past year and about the work Continue Reading…

Tracking the impact of cuts to housing and homelessness supports

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…

Two new reports explore the fragility and resilience of youth

Youth, as the saying goes, is supposed to be the best time in your life. But for many youth in Toronto, this period in their lives is marked by vulnerability, Continue Reading…

Two-tiered primary care: Québec leads the way

The CMA's annual meeting began on Sunday and will continue until tomorrow. This year's theme: transformation of the health care system. There's no denying that Continue Reading…

U4Change to hold 200 Wellesley St. Fire Relief Fundraiser on Oct. 8, 2010

U4Change, a project for youth in St. James Town that seeks to build community through arts and culture, will hold a relief fundraiser to help the people who Continue Reading…