Community voices highlight what needs fixing in primary care
Ontario recently committed $1.8 billion in new funding with the intention to connect every Ontario resident who needs it with…
Racism is rooted in colonialism, slavery and other systems that work to maintain historically unequal and hierarchical distributions of power and resources. Racial discrimination is institutionalized in economic and legal systems, education, employment, housing, transport and food systems, all of which have major impacts on health and health equity. Racism intersects with other systems, including the justice system, to reproduce inequity and have even further impact on health outcomes.
Strategies to address anti-Black racism in primary care
Anti-Black racism has deeply affected the quality of care for Black populations in Canada, particularly in primary care. Stereotyping, unequal…
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…
Honouring migrants means supporting their well-being
People around the world will mark International Migrants Day on December 18. This year’s theme is “Honouring the Contributions of…
Policy brief: Collection, use and governance of sociodemographic data in Ontario
Sociodemographic data can be an essential tool for research and policy development in healthcare. A series of papers by researchers…
Sociodemographic data for health
Good data is important for decision-making. In Ontario, there has been growing discussion about collecting sociodemographic data about people to…
Why access to primary care is inequitable
Hundreds of students are beginning their healthcare training journeys this month. September is a good time to think about primary…
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…
Community violence in Toronto
This report by Wellesley Institute is the result of interviews and focus groups with 33 community members and subject matter experts on community violence in Toronto. It examines the ways in which violence manifests in communities, the effects it has, and the interventions that are needed to address it.
Engagement, Governance, Access and Protection (EGAP) Implementation Guide
Black communities in Ontario experience worse health outcomes and face greater disparities in accessing care. That is why in 2021,…
City of Toronto Black Community Data Governance Framework
This framework offers an overview of the various aspects to consider in implementing Black community data governance. At its core, this framework is driven by the imperative to establish trust with Black communities through genuine engagement.
City of Toronto Black Data Governance: Literature review
This literature review identifies numerous resources and guides that can propel the City of Toronto’s efforts to address inequities and promote equity.