The World Health Organization’s Commission on the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) has sparked broad interest in tackling persistent and widening health inequities by addressing the social and economic inequality, precarious employment, poverty, inadequate housing, social exclusion and other fundamental factors that underlie these health inequities. This month, the WHO is sponsoring a global conference […]
Minority Ontario government creates opportunity to bring in much-needed four-point housing plan
Michael Shapcott, Director of Housing The minority Liberal government voters elected on October 6 provides a political opportunity for Ontario to realize a long-overdue and much-needed four-point affordable housing plan. The province’s last two minority governments delivered robust housing initiatives: In 1975, the province’s first rent regulation and tenant protection laws, which grew more substantial […]
Have a happy, and home-ful, World Habitat Day
October 3 is recognized globally as World Habitat Day, the day to recognize the importance of housing and human settlements. It is also marked as International Tenants Day. A good home is one of the most important factors in achieving good health for individuals and entire communities. The Wellesley Institute’s research and policy practice on affordable […]
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Presentation At Lillian Wright Maternal-Child Institute
Wellesley Institute’s Director of Community Health, Dr. Nasim Haque, presented at the Lillian Wright Maternal-Child Institute along with four other speakers from York and McMaster University, all of whom have expertise in the area of maternal child health research. Nasim’s presentation, “Photovoice as an arts based participatory research approach,” drew examples from her work using […]
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Voices Of Multicultural Youth: Impact Of Urban Neighbourhood On Health And Well-Being
This study was carried out in St. James Town using Photovoice to explore how multicultural youth in St. James Town perceive their neighbourhood to play a role in their health and well-being. Twenty-one youth from diverse ethno-racial and cultural background participated in this study.
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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 unconstitutional and a violation of the Charter rights of people who are homeless. The sweeping new powers were never part of the bylaws of the former municipalities that were […]
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Vote For Your Health! Ontario Election 2011: Online Resources
We’re not the only ones talking about health and health promotion. A number of other organizations have also put together tools and resources to address key election issues in this area and we are compiling them here for your convenience.
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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 that some City of Toronto cost-cutting proposals will have a serious health impact on the city’s most vulnerable populations. In his report, Dr. McKeown warns that implementing a number of the ‘opportunities’ […]
Proposed New Streets By-law Targets Homeless With Sweeping ‘Anti-camping’ Ban
Sweeping new municipal powers that target people who are homeless have been quietly tucked into a proposed amendment to the omnibus City of Toronto Streets By-law.
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Wellesley Election Guides 2011: What are you going to ask candidates when they ask you for your vote?
The Ontario election is quickly approaching and candidates are pounding the pavement asking for your vote. But what are you going to ask them? From affordable housing investment to creating good jobs, the provincial government makes decisions that have serious implications for the health and well-being of Ontarians. As you head to the ballot box […]