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.
Wellesley Institute’s new look
Health equity is not a lofty idea, but an achievable reality. Wellesley Institute’s new look reflects our impact and our aspirations.
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Examining social determinants of health and diabetes in Black and South Asian-origin populations in Ontario: A scoping review
Black and South Asian-origin populations in Ontario have high rates of diabetes, and experience risk factors such as poverty, food insecurity and inadequate housing.
Federal Budget 2025: Our input
We cannot sacrifice those in Canada who need our help. But current challenges are an opportunity to build a stronger Canada.
Inequitable declines in life expectancy in Ontario: 2016- 2021
Life expectancy declined in Ontario from 2016-2021. This study identifies which populations were most impacted.
Bridges and barriers: Exploring healthcare access and services for Indigenous Peoples
This research explores the intersecting barriers and enablers to accessing healthcare for Indigenous Peoples in Ontario.
Healthy food for a stronger Canada
This policy brief provides recommendations to address the rising cost of essential foods, improve health, and build local agriculture and supply lines.
Introducing Wellesley Institute’s new look
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Acknowledgement 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.