This presentation by Michael Shapcott (2006) provides an overview of urban health issues in Canada, as well as the international context. Also provides historical information about housing/homelessness in Canada, and statistics about Toronto neighbourhoods.
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Housing and Health: What are the Connections?
A presentation by Michael Shapcott (2006), making the connection between housing, homelessness and health.
Housing and Health: Making the connections
A Powerpoint presentation to a workshop on the social determinants of health at St. Joseph's Health Centre in Toronto on December 8, 2005.
Towards A Healthier Ontario: Social determinants of health as a framework for creating the provincial budget
A written submission to Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan as part of a pre-budget consultation on December 14, 2005.
Housing and Homelessness: A look at 21 Ontario cities and communities
A Powerpoint presentation to a Health Canada workshop on the recent housing environment in Ontario, given on February 6, 2006.
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