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November 3, 2025
Access, quality and equity of care

Examining social determinants of health and diabetes in Black and South Asian-origin populations in Ontario: A scoping review 

Black and South Asian-origin populations in Ontario have high rates of diabetes, and experience risk factors such as poverty, food insecurity and inadequate housing.

Maura Eswaradas, Yu-Ling Yin, Rachael Tontodonati, Yoonhee Lee and Christine Sheppard
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October 27, 2025
Aging

Inequitable declines in life expectancy in Ontario: 2016- 2021

Life expectancy declined in Ontario from 2016-2021. This study identifies which populations were most impacted.

Christine Sheppard, Maura Eswaradas, Sophie Baker and James Iveniuk
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October 20, 2025
Access, quality and equity of care

Bridges and barriers: Exploring healthcare access and services for Indigenous Peoples

This research explores the intersecting barriers and enablers to accessing healthcare for Indigenous Peoples in Ontario.

Mikaela D. Gabriel, Marc Gonsalves and Tina Liu
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September 24, 2025
Climate change

Climate in the city: An environmental scan of climate resilience and health equity initiatives in the GTA

Climate change is one of the most significant public health threats of this century, and it has particular implications for urban…

Mauriene Tolentino
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September 8, 2025
Child development and education

Inequities in adverse childhood experiences in Ontario

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic and stressful events that occur from birth to adolescence. This can include physical abuse,…

Sophie Baker, Christine Sheppard and Maura Eswaradas
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July 22, 2025
Sociodemographic data and data justice

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…

Jemal Demeke
A young Black woman visits her doctor and receives a Band-Aid on her arm.
June 9, 2025
Access, quality and equity of care

Strategies to address anti-Black racism in primary care

Anti-Black racism has deeply affected the quality of care for Black populations in Canada, particularly in primary care. Stereotyping, unequal…

Jemal Demeke
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June 3, 2025
Access, quality and equity of care

A qualitative study of the barriers and enablers to primary care access for equity-deserving populations in Ontario

Primary care is the first point of contact for many people seeking health-related services. It’s the foundation of our healthcare…

Yu-Ling Yin, Mauriene Tolentino and Sarah Sanford
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December 10, 2024
Universal social programs

Unclaimed Benefits: Too many missing out on Old Age Security in Toronto

Old Age Security is a powerful poverty reduction program. The payments can be a significant portion of an older adult’s…

Christine Sheppard and Brenda Roche
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October 21, 2024
Housing

Jurisdictional scan: Strategies to support homeless 2SLGBTQ+ communities

Evidence shows 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada experience higher rates of homelessness. They face unique barriers to housing, and there are…

Mauriene Tolentino and Rishika Wadehra
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October 15, 2024
Sociodemographic data and data justice

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…

Jemal Demeke
Disabled young woman taking selfie with her friends in the park
October 1, 2024
Thriving in the City

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…

Christine Sheppard, Yu-Ling Yin and Abinaya Balasubramaniam
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