Rethinking ‘wealth’ during tax season
The beginning of a new year is a time when many people think about their finances, including making Registered Retirement…
Financial systems – the formal and informal processes and institutions through which money is exchanged – is critical to health equity. Increasingly, there are calls for governments to transition towards a well-being economy, which connects well-being, health equity and social goals with budgeting and taxation processes, and that understands the economy as being in the service of people and the planet, rather than simply economic growth.
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…
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…
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…
Ending disparities in auto insurance premiums
Cities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have some of the highest auto insurance rates in Ontario. Certain neighbourhoods are…
Election 2022: Income inequality
Wellesley Institute’s New Normal is a vision of a better Canada, Ontario, and Greater Toronto Area where everyone thrives post-pandemic.…
Budget submission 2022: Prioritizing health equity
Canada has significant health inequities. Wellesley Institute research has shown that social factors such as housing, income, education, discrimination, and…
Federal Budget Response 2021
The recent federal budget was an opportunity to make significant progress to establish a new normal to create a stronger,…
Federal Budget 2021: Opportunity for an equitable recovery
As we live through an unprecedented crisis, the upcoming Federal Budget and future COVID-19 recovery plans must establish a new…
A new normal for taxation in Canada: Tipping the scales on wealth tax
The old normal Since long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, our policies failed to tackle the root causes of health…
Considerations for Compensating Research Participants Fairly & Equitably
As researchers, we often ask people to share their experiences through interviews, focus groups, and surveys. This think piece draws…
Fair & Inclusive Compensation for Research Participants: A Guideline
In response to a lack of clear best practices when it comes to compensation for research participants, Wellesley Institute has…