Ontario Budget 2025: Our response
Wellesley Institute provided advice to all parties throughout the course of the recent provincial election, making recommendations on ensuring everyone…
Wellesley Institute’s Thriving in the City framework and series of research papers is redefining what it means to live a healthy life in the GTA. The series set out the income level and resources a person needs to thrive, rather than just survive. Thriving goes beyond basic needs to factor in healthy food, shelter, transportation, healthcare, personal care and social participation.
2025 Federal Election series: Analysis of party platforms on thriving
Wellesley Institute’s 2025 Federal Election series laid out our recommendations for what federal parties can do to advance health equity…
2025 Federal Election series: Thriving
This has been a season of elections for people in the Greater Toronto Area, with both a provincial election campaign…
Federal Liberal Leadership series: Analysis of thriving and food security proposals
The Liberal Party of Canada leadership race is coming to a close. The successful candidate will at some point run…
Ontario Election series: Analysis of party platforms on thriving
Wellesley Institute’s Ontario Election 2025 series laid out our recommendations for what provincial party leaders can do to advance health…
Federal Liberal leadership series: Thriving in Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada leadership race is underway. The successful candidate will run in an upcoming federal election that…
Ontario Election series: Ontarians must thrive
Ontario’s next provincial election is fast approaching on February 27. As the election candidates develop their platforms, they must keep…
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…
Summer illustrates the importance of thriving
As we continue to enjoy the outdoors this summer, many of us are spending more time engaging in physical activities,…
Canadian Dental Care Plan will help more people thrive
Oral health is essential for overall good health and quality of life. Yet due to its high costs, those who…
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…