Homelessness is a policy failure, not a crime
The number of people living in encampments across the province has been growing in recent years. At least 1,400 encampments…
Jurisdictional scan: Strategies to support homeless 2SLGBTQ+ communities
Evidence shows 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada experience higher rates of homelessness. They face unique barriers to housing, and there are…
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…
Pride Month highlights need to address 2SLGBTQ+ homelessness
Pride Month is not only a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ communities, but a call for more equitable policies across all…
Mississauga’s mayoral byelection: Our position
Mississauga’s Mayoral byelection will be held on June 10, 2024. Regardless of who is elected, the next Mayor of Mississauga…
Federal Budget 2024: Positive steps, but still no targets
This year’s proposed federal budget takes some important steps forward on issues that are crucial to population health and health…
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…
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,…
City of Toronto Budget 2024: Our input
Although the City of Toronto 2024 budget takes bold steps toward supporting residents and advancing equity in key areas, there is much more work that needs to be done to build a city that is resilient, mentally healthy and equitable for all.
Ontario Budget 2024: Urgent need to address homelessness
Wellesley Institute’s submission in advance of the provincial budget Wellesley Institute works in research and policy to improve health and health…
Winter plan for people sheltering outdoors falls short
Cold weather can have a devastating impact on people who are homeless, leading to hypothermia, frostbite and even death. Adequate…
Canada can be a leader in safe long-term care: Submission highlights
More than 200,000 older adults and persons living with a disability live in long-term care homes in Canada. Recognizing that…