Volunteer Board Member opportunities
Wellesley Institute is recruiting volunteer board members with backgrounds in finance, accounting, property management, investment management, or financial risk management experience.
“I look forward to witnessing your impact”: Dr. Kwame McKenzie at University of Toronto Convocation
Dr. Kwame McKenzie delivered the convocation speech to graduates of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Read an excerpt.
Small fees big barriers for refugees and newcomers
Recent changes to the Interim Federal Health Program have renewed concerns about financial barriers to healthcare for refugees and newcomers.
Ending poverty is possible, shows new approach to measuring the problem
The poverty deficit – created by Wellesley Institute – shows the cost to end poverty in Ontario less than the cost of poverty itself.
The poverty deficit: A new way to improve poverty measurement and policy
Introducing the poverty deficit – a new way to measure the depth of poverty – and a lens to use in future poverty reduction strategies.
Meet Devan Moodley – Wellesley Institute’s finance chair
Wellesley Institute finance chair Devan Moodley discusses how and why he came to join the Board of Directors.
2025-2026 Impact Report: Creating healthier, fairer lives
Wellesley Institute’s 2025-2026 Impact Report highlights our policy and research work.
Stalled AODA increases health inequities in Ontario
National Accessibility Week is an opportunity to reflect on the fact it’s been over one year since Ontario failed to meet its own deadline to be completely accessible by 2025.
Community governance must shape Canada’s new data systems
Ontario is at a turning point in digital health, with the federal government introducing Bill S-5, the Connected Care for…
City of Toronto Black Community Data Governance Implementation Plan
This report is a comprehensive, multi-part guide for developing and integrating Black data governance practices at the City of Toronto.
Announcing Devon MacFarlane as new Senior Fellow
A recognized expert in 2SLGBTQ+ health, Devon MacFarlane will be advising and supporting the work of Wellesley Institute and Thrive Toronto.
Climate and mental well-being series
The links between climate change and mental well-being are complex. These two papers, produced for Thrive Toronto, explore the connections.