A qualitative study of the barriers and enablers to primary care access for equity-deserving populations in Ontario
Primary care is the first point of contact for many people seeking health-related services. It’s the foundation of our healthcare…
The unequal distribution of income, wealth, resources and opportunities across the population is associated with worse health outcomes, including lower life expectancy and higher rates of infant mortality, obesity and mental health conditions. There is economic inequality in Canada today. In 2024, the wealthiest 20 per cent controlled almost 68 per cent of Canada’s wealth, while the poorest 40 per cent had only three per cent of wealth. Because economic inequality interacts with many other social determinants of health, there are substantial potential health gains from reducing it.
City of Toronto Budget 2025: Our recommendations
Residents across the City of Toronto experience significant disparities in housing, income and mental health and well-being. These inequities create…
Prime Minister’s resignation: What the next leader must build on
The passing of the torch from one Prime Minister to a soon-to-be-another is an opportunity to reflect on Canada’s progress…
Unclaimed Benefits: Too many missing out on Old Age Security in Toronto
Old Age Security is a powerful poverty reduction program. The payments can be a significant portion of an older adult’s…
Thriving in the City with a Disability
What do you need to live a healthy and engaged life in the Greater Toronto Area with a mild to…
Barriers and enablers to primary care access for equity-deserving populations in Ontario
Primary care is a foundational part of the healthcare system. Yet many Ontarians lack a regular healthcare provider and there…
Federal Pre-Budget 2025 Submission: Time for vision and leadership on health equity
Wellesley Institute submitted the following recommendations last week for Federal Budget 2025. Introduction Canada has significant inequities in the social…
Capital gains tax increases a reminder of economic inequality in Canada
The introduction of the higher capital gains taxes on June 25 reminds us there is still much to be done…
Our response to Ontario Budget 2024
In our recommendations to the province on the 2024 Ontario Budget, Wellesley Institute called for a focus on homelessness. We…
Policy Brief: Time to regulate food prices like a utility
Access to affordable food is a health equity issue. In this policy brief, Jesse Rosenberg, Rishika Wadehra and Dr. Kwame…
Think Piece: Wealth inequality, health and health equity
We know income is a social determinant of health, and income inequality has been attributed to poor health outcomes. But…
Thriving in the City: Single, working-age adults
What does it cost to live a healthy and thriving life in the GTA? If you’re a single, working-age adult,…