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…
Aging while homeless: The growing crisis of older adults in Toronto’s shelter system
Our system is failing older adults experiencing homelessness. They are showing up in Toronto’s shelters in increasing numbers and that…
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…
Thinking beyond blood sugar: The role of social determinants in diabetes
November 14 is World Diabetes Day, an opportunity to reflect on how people living with diabetes can thrive and live…