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“Now is the Season for Action”: Some Thoughts on President Obama’s Speech to the Joint Session of Congress

I have several thoughts regarding President Obama's speech to the joint session of Congress: (1)   As John King stated on CNN afterwards, "the man can Continue Reading…

“Get Real: ” For-Profit Care is the Wrong Prescription

Karen Selick of the Canadian Constitution Foundation, who are challenging the Ontario government for its “monopoly” health system in court, advises us to Continue Reading…

“Ferociously” Acting On Equitable Access And Health Of Medically Uninsured Residents In Toronto

The Wellesley Institute, along with researchers, representatives from Community Health Centres (CHCs), Toronto Public Health, Women’s College, Association of Continue Reading…

‘Wealth equals health’: Canada’s doctors warn of growing health inequalities

Rising inequalities mean that Canada’s much loved national health care system is increasingly failing in its fundamental goal of good health for all, reports Continue Reading…

‘Scary’ income inequality on rise in Canada and other rich economies: New OECD report

Research from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released earlier this week indicates that income inequality continues to grow Continue Reading…

Youth graduates of UforChange get cheers from enthusiastic audience

About 200 enthusiastic fans crowded into the Isabel Bader Theatre on May 15 for the VivaCity talent showcase. The showcase featured the talents of the almost 50 Continue Reading…

Youth Community Voice – Photos

Thank you for joining us last night for our exhibition of photography and stories from St. James Town youth!  The display featured aspects of the neighbourhood Continue Reading…

York Region's homeless are suffering mentally and physically: Needs assessment

Homeless people in York Region, north of Toronto, are suffering both physically and mentally. Those are the findings of a new needs assessment of homeless Continue Reading…

YongeStreet: New on-line urban magazine…

The Wellesley Institute is partnering with YongeStreet, a new on-line urban magazine that focuses on health, equity and innovation - three of our top Continue Reading…

World Urban Forum (Vancouver) – day two

It's day two at World Urban Forum III in Vancouver. As the Wellesley Institute's representative, I'm meeting colleagues working on housing, health and other Continue Reading…