Learnings from health system partners implementing community data governance
Although the implementation of community data governance is still in its early stages in Canada, emerging efforts are shedding light…
Sociodemographic data can be an essential tool in healthcare. It can help researchers and decision-makers assess population- and community-level health and well-being through examining the connections between health outcomes and social determinants of health such as housing, income, employment and education. Data can also identify disparities between and within groups to support the development of policies and programs that improve healthcare services for equity-deserving populations.
Consensus statement a call to action for race-based data in health
Goal to identify inequities and develop more fair health systems in Canada TORONTO (March 18, 2025) – More than 70…
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…
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…
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.
First-ever summit aims to accelerate health equity for racialized communities
Wellesley Institute is looking forward to hosting Powering Equity, Canada’s first summit on the collection, use and governance of race-based…
Needed: A national approach to race-based data for health equity
Canadian healthcare institutions have rarely asked about the race or ethnicity of the people they serve. Contrary to popular belief,…
Communities must own their health data
Canadians are increasingly expressing worries about the collection and use of their data. Institutional and legislative measures exist to offer…
Moving forward on a national health data system
Canada’s federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments agree that we need to rebuild and improve our health systems. The dream…