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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Ending food insecurity means all hands on deck
Food insecurity is on the rise in Canada as factors such as inflation, housing affordability, insufficient wages and income supports impact what people can afford. Finding solutions to food insecurity in Canada requires an all hands on deck approach.
Chatbots can encourage delusions among vulnerable people: study
Read Dr. Kwame McKenzie’s comments on the first major study about AI psychosis in this article in The Guardian.
AI for mental health: Efficiency does not equal equity
Canadians are struggling to access mental health services, and are turning to digitized mental care as an alternative. Emerging research shows using chatbots as opposed to trained professionals puts health equity – and patients – at risk.
Menstrual health is not a luxury
Menstrual products are essential health items, yet one in six people in Canada who menstruate do not know if they can afford products for their next period.
Ontario 2026 Budget: Our submission on supportive housing
Wellesley Institute joined the Supportive Housing for Ontario Table in making the following written submission about the need for supportive…
Ontario 2026 Budget: Statement on supportive housing
Wellesley spoke about supportive housing to the Ontario government’s pre-budget consultations on behalf of the Supportive Housing for Ontario Table.
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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.