Wellesley Institute is publishing a series examining how mayoral candidates can show leadership and deliver Toronto the Bold—a city that takes wellness, health and equity seriously to build a better future for every Torontonian, and that takes the lead on doing so. First, we examine housing, an issue we expect…
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Toronto mayoral election series
As Canada’s largest city, Toronto has enormous promise and possibility—and enormous challenges. Torontonians do not need “Toronto the Good” or “Toronto the Good Enough.” What we need from our leaders is a vision for Toronto the Bold: a city that builds a better future for every Torontonian. A city that…
Canada needs a health equity plan: 2023 federal budget submission
…of health. If we want to get through this ongoing crisis and be prepared for the next crisis, inequities in the social determinants of health are our most important issue. Now is the time for a health equity strategy for Canada. This 2023 Budget Submission, as did our submission last…
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Toronto’s cuts to public transit will worsen health equity
…low-income, racialized women, and newcomers. While others were able to follow public health guidelines and stay home to avoid infection, essential workers endured long commutes on overcrowded buses despite provincial guidance to maintain appropriate physical distancing. The City of Toronto’s proposed 2023 operating budget sets out a 10 per cent…
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2023 Ontario budget
…part of the progress the government is hoping for on market housing is to come from municipalities. To ensure steps taken improve rather than worsen health equity, we recently explained why the City of Toronto must include a public health equity impact analysis of the impacts its housing proposals will…
Toronto Housing Action Plan: Who will it be for?
…more details on City Council’s December 14th, 2022 direction to staff to create a Housing Action Plan. The motion’s call for more housing in Toronto is desperately needed. Planning to grow and expand non-profit and co-op homes is wise, as is expanding the current Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition program. Public data…
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Policy position: Housing
…swift, significant action on multiple fronts. Governments and political parties must commit to measurable goals they will meet each year until the above vision is achieved. The federal, provincial, and municipal government of Toronto have all previously committed to ending or greatly reducing chronic homelessness, with ten years as a…
Wellesley Institute Policy Position – Housing
…requires swift, significant action on multiple fronts. Governments and political parties must commit to measurable goals they will meet each year until the above vision is achieved. The federal, provincial, and municipal government of Toronto have all previously committed to ending or greatly reducing chronic homelessness, with ten years as…
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Savraj Syan
Savraj (Sav) Syan is the Director of Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis at WoodGreen Community Services. In this role, he leads a team focused on finance transformation, responsible for budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, decision analysis, and business partnering tactics for each program and portfolio across the organization. Sav is no…
Erosion of affordable rental housing in Toronto: Findings from the 2021 census
…available in the Toronto region. With the erosion of affordable rental options most renters are now paying over $1,500 per month for shelter. From 2016-2021, Toronto gained over 76,000 units that rent for $2,500 or more per month. This change is driven by two factors. First, existing apartments have become…
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