Menstrual health is not a luxury
Menstrual products are essential health items, yet one in six people in Canada who menstruate do not know if they can afford products for their next period.
Care economy jobs must be thriving jobs
In a new research project, Wellesley Institute is applying the thriving at work framework to better understand PSW and ECE work environments. We want to learn how these jobs can support workers’ health and well-being, and what helps these workers thrive in the workplace.
Ontario needs a plan to reverse the decline in life expectancy
The decline in life expectancy is one of Ontario’s biggest health emergencies ever, but it is going on under the radar.
Canada Disability Benefit: More action still needed
Close to one million Ontario residents with a disability live with poverty. The recent introduction of the Canada Disability Benefit…
Creeping privatization in Ontario healthcare: Why we need to pay attention
Ontario has seen a wave of fragmented policy changes that are expanding privatized healthcare in the province, transferring the management…
Left in the heat: Toronto’s relief plan falls short for people experiencing homelessness
As more and more intense heat waves hit Toronto, the unequal health impacts of climate change are becoming more urgent.…
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…
Art and equity in the age of AI
Art has long been a powerful way for communities to express and share their stories. Whether through a song, painting…
Democracy and health equity in an era of AI
Democracy hinges on our ability to decide what issues matter, how to tackle them and who should lead the change. …
Action Summit in Paris highlights Canada’s need to legislate equity in AI
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is set to transform healthcare, leading to improved outcomes and saved lives. New innovations have…
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…
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…