Wellesley Institute works in research and policy to improve health and health equity in the GTA through action on the social determinants of health.
The Liberal Party of Canada leadership race is coming to a close. The successful candidate will at some point run in a federal election that will significantly shape Canada’s social, economic and political future. Whoever becomes the new leader must present and deliver on an inspiring vision that is centred on ensuring Canada is a […]
Continue ReadingFederal Liberal Leadership series: Analysis of thriving and food security proposals
Access to affordable and healthy food is an important health equity issue. It affects the health of individuals in both the short and long term. Research shows children from food insecure households are likely to have poorer physical and mental health, are more likely to go to the hospital, and have poorer cognitive outcomes in […]
Continue ReadingFederal Liberal leadership series: On food security
We wish to acknowledge this land on which the Wellesley Institute operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
Revised by the Ceremonial Committee at the University of Toronto Office of Indigenous Initiatives in April 2021.