Career opportunity: Director of Policy
The Director provides strategic policy leadership and serves as a trusted advisor on social policy, health and health system transformation.
“I look forward to witnessing your impact”: Dr. Kwame McKenzie at University of Toronto Convocation
Dr. Kwame McKenzie delivered the convocation speech to graduates of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Read an excerpt.
Ending poverty is possible, shows new approach to measuring the problem
The poverty deficit – created by Wellesley Institute – shows the cost to end poverty in Ontario less than the cost of poverty itself.
Meet Devan Moodley – Wellesley Institute’s finance chair
Wellesley Institute finance chair Devan Moodley discusses how and why he came to join the Board of Directors.
2025-2026 Impact Report: Creating healthier, fairer lives
Wellesley Institute’s 2025-2026 Impact Report highlights our policy and research work.
Announcing Devon MacFarlane as new Senior Fellow
A recognized expert in 2SLGBTQ+ health, Devon MacFarlane will be advising and supporting the work of Wellesley Institute and Thrive Toronto.
Call for documents: Community involvement in primary care in Ontario
Wellesley Institute is conducting research on how communities are involved in shaping primary care at the health service provider level in Ontario.
Mental health in Toronto is in decline
Toronto’s first report card on mental wellness reveals concerning patterns in the city.
Introducing Wellesley Institute’s new look
At Wellesley Institute, we are more than a think tank, we’re a catalyst for change. A driving force committed to…
Impact Report 2024-2025
Wellesley Institute exists to develop the evidence and to identify the policy solutions that will lead to action and impact…
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…
Unclaimed benefits: 10,000+ eligible low-income Torontonians missing out on Old Age Security
TORONTO (December 10, 2024) – Too many low-income Torontonians are not accessing the Old Age Security (OAS) benefits they are…