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Social assistance reform is happening: Here’s three things to look out for
January 30, 2013 by
Incoming premier Kathleen Wynne announced this week that social assistance reform is one of her key priorities. Wynne has asked the Secretary of the Cabinet – Continue Reading…
Time for Ontario to make some tough choices: poverty and inequality are not inevitable
December 4, 2012 by
In 2008, the Ontario government committed to reduce child poverty by 25 percent in 5 years. 2013 marks the final year in the province’s first Poverty Continue Reading…
Is Halloween candy really what’s scaring you?
October 31, 2012 by
This Halloween, Ontario’s doctors are suggesting that we scare kids – and parents – by putting gruesome images on their candy. Similar to anti-smoking Continue Reading…
Childhood obesity: What we can do right now
October 30, 2012 by
This morning, Dr. Monika Dutt, Cape Breton’s Medical Officer of Health, spoke to CBC Radio about options and opportunities to reduce the health impacts of Continue Reading…
Important progress toward a health-enabling social assistance system, but more work is required
October 24, 2012 by
The release today of the final report of the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario recommends a number of important steps toward improving Continue Reading…
Wellesley Institute response to the Ontario Social Assistance Review
October 24, 2012 by
UPDATE: Read our response here. In 2010, the provincial government established the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario, led Continue Reading…
Reducing Childhood Obesity in Ontario through a Health Equity Lens
October 2, 2012 by
Childhood obesity is increasing in Ontario and has significant health implications. But not all children are affected equally by the burden of poor health and Continue Reading…
News on social assistance expected… Watch this space!
September 25, 2012 by
We have received word that the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario will be reporting to the government next week (*see update below). The Continue Reading…
Hardship Fund is safe… but for how long?
July 27, 2012 by
Toronto woke to the good news this morning that the Hardship Fund has been reinstated. As we blogged yesterday, City staff had cut the fund – which provides Continue Reading…
