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Casinos and Your Health Flip Sheet
January 17, 2013 by
While much attention has been given to the potential economic and social costs the construction of a casino could have on the City of Toronto, health issues Continue Reading…
The Real Cost of Casinos: A Health Equity Impact Assessment
January 16, 2013 by
Over recent months, there has been much conversation about the possibility of a casino being built in the City of Toronto. The debate has largely focused on the Continue Reading…
The Real Cost Of Cutting CSUMB
November 14, 2012 by
In its 2012 budget, the Ontario government announced that it was eliminating the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB) as of January 1, 2013. The Continue Reading…
Advancing Health, Health Equity and Opportunities for Children in Tough Times
April 4, 2012 by
Recently, the Wellesley Institute’s Bob Gardner and Steve Barnes made a presentation about advancing health, health equity, and opportunities for children in Continue Reading…
Response to the Social Assistance Review discussion paper
March 19, 2012 by
The Response to the Social Assistance Review Discussion Paper is the second formal submission that the Wellesley Institute, in partnership with a number of Continue Reading…
Drawing Out Links: Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health, and Social Policy
January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Wellesley Institute engages in policy development and advocacy to advance population health. Our work also sees us working with researchers and community Continue Reading…
Housing and homelessness: Presentation notes for George Brown College students
January 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Wellesley Institute's Director of Housing and Innovation delivered a presentation on housing and homelessness to George Brown College students on January Continue Reading…
Building Health Equity In: Drawing on Community Innovation
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the critical problems facing the health system is inequitable access to health promotion, treatment and other services; especially for those facing Continue Reading…
Working Rough, Living Poor
December 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Wellesley Institute has a long been committed to strengthening community-based research and, as part of this commitment, we fund a number of CBR initiatives Continue Reading…
