Health should be a birthright for all not a privilege for some.
Wellesley Institute works in research and policy to improve health and health equity in the Greater Toronto Area through action on the social determinants of health. More than a think tank, we’re a catalyst for change.
Our work
At Wellesley Institute, empathy, understanding, action and impact come together to create healthier, fairer lives for all those who call the GTA home.
Mental health inequities have widened
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Two mistaken beliefs about Old Age Security
Old Age Security is misunderstood. Canadians need to better understand our two public pensions and why they have different eligibility rules.
Who’s not getting Old Age Security in Toronto
New research by Wellesley Institute and Open Policy Ontario is beginning to pinpoint which groups are not getting the Old Age Security benefits they are entitled to.
Old Age Security: What hinders Torontonians from applying
Wellesley Institute and Open Policy Ontario look deeper into previous research showing 10,000 low-income older adults are not receiving OAS despite being eligible.
Increasing uptake of Old Age Security among eligible older adults in Toronto
More than 10,000 low-income Torontonians are missing out on OAS. Wellesley Institute and Open Policy Ontario offer recommendations to increase uptake.
Artificial intelligence for health equity
Can AI be used to advance health equity? This think piece finds in certain contexts it can, but safeguards are needed.
Career opportunity: Director of Policy
The Director provides strategic policy leadership and serves as a trusted advisor on social policy, health and health system transformation.
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Acknowledgment of Traditional Land
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Wellesley Institute operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.