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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Barriers and enablers to primary care access for equity-deserving populations in Ontario
Primary care is a foundational part of the healthcare system. Yet many Ontarians lack a regular healthcare provider and there…
Community violence in Toronto
This report by Wellesley Institute is the result of interviews and focus groups with 33 community members and subject matter experts on community violence in Toronto. It examines the ways in which violence manifests in communities, the effects it has, and the interventions that are needed to address it.
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