Wellesley Institute works in research and policy to improve health and health equity in the GTA through action on the social determinants of health.
Democracy hinges on our ability to decide what issues matter, how to tackle them and who should lead the change. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more ingrained in our lives, there are growing concerns our decisions are increasingly swayed by powerful, self-interested actors rather than authentic, independent thought. This shift poses serious risks to the […]
The Liberal Party of Canada leadership race is coming to a close. The successful candidate will at some point run in a federal election that will significantly shape Canada’s social, economic and political future. Whoever becomes the new leader must present and deliver on an inspiring vision that is centred on ensuring Canada is a […]
Continue ReadingFederal Liberal Leadership series: Analysis of housing proposals
The Liberal Party of Canada leadership race is coming to a close. The successful candidate will at some point run in a federal election that will significantly shape Canada’s social, economic and political future. Whoever becomes the new leader must present and deliver on an inspiring vision that is centred on ensuring Canada is a […]
Continue ReadingFederal Liberal Leadership series: Analysis of thriving and food security proposals
Access to affordable and healthy food is an important health equity issue. It affects the health of individuals in both the short and long term. Research shows children from food insecure households are likely to have poorer physical and mental health, are more likely to go to the hospital, and have poorer cognitive outcomes in […]
Continue ReadingFederal Liberal leadership series: On food security
Wellesley Institute’s Ontario Election 2025 series laid out our recommendations for what provincial party leaders can do to advance health equity in three key areas: thriving – policies that will help ensure people have what they need to live a healthy life, health system equity, and housing. Below, we examine the parties’ commitments on housing […]
Continue ReadingOntario Election series: Analysis of party platforms on housing
Wellesley Institute’s Ontario Election 2025 series laid out our recommendations for what provincial party leaders can do to advance health equity in three key areas: thriving – policies that will help ensure people have what they need to live a healthy life, health system equity, and housing. Below, we examine the parties’ commitments on health […]
Continue ReadingOntario Election series: Analysis of party platforms on health system equity
Wellesley Institute’s Ontario Election 2025 series laid out our recommendations for what provincial party leaders can do to advance health equity in three key areas: thriving – policies that will help ensure people have what they need to live a healthy life, health system equity, and housing. Below, we examine the parties’ commitments on thriving […]
Continue ReadingOntario Election series: Analysis of party platforms on thriving
Ontario’s next provincial election is fast approaching on February 27. As the election candidates roll out their platforms, they must keep health equity – fairness – at the forefront. The previous blogs in our Ontario election series provided recommendations for provincial candidates on thriving – policies that will help ensure people have what they need […]
The Liberal Party of Canada leadership race is underway. The successful candidate will run in an upcoming federal election that will significantly shape Canada’s social, economic and political future. Whomever becomes the new leader, they must present, and deliver on, an inspiring vision for a future for Canada that is centred on ensuring this country […]
Continue ReadingFederal Liberal leadership series: On housing
Ontario’s next provincial election is fast approaching on February 27. As the election candidates roll out their platforms, they must keep health equity – fairness – at the forefront. Our previous piece in our Ontario election series provided recommendations for provincial candidates on thriving — policies that will help ensure people have what they need […]
Continue ReadingOntario Election series: Improving health system equity
We wish to acknowledge this land on which the 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 from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
Revised by the Ceremonial Committee at the University of Toronto Office of Indigenous Initiatives in April 2021.