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Homeless

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July 28, 2025
Blog

Left in the heat: Toronto’s relief plan falls short for people experiencing homelessness

As more and more intense heat waves hit Toronto, the unequal health impacts of climate change are becoming more urgent.…

Mauriene Tolentino
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December 2, 2024
Blog

Aging while homeless: The growing crisis of older adults in Toronto’s shelter system

Our system is failing older adults experiencing homelessness. They are showing up in Toronto’s shelters in increasing numbers and that…

Rachael Tontodonati and Christine Sheppard
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August 7, 2024
Policy

Federal Pre-Budget 2025 Submission: Time for vision and leadership on health equity

Wellesley Institute submitted the following recommendations last week for Federal Budget 2025. Introduction Canada has significant inequities in the social…

Rishika Wadehra and Jesse Rosenberg
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June 28, 2024
Blog

Pride Month highlights need to address 2SLGBTQ+ homelessness

Pride Month is not only a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ communities, but a call for more equitable policies across all…

Rishika Wadehra and Mauriene Tolentino
A homeless man lying on a Toronto street in a sleeping bag while a street care passes by.
December 11, 2023
Blog

Winter plan for people sheltering outdoors falls short

Cold weather can have a devastating impact on people who are homeless, leading to hypothermia, frostbite and even death. Adequate…

Mauriene Tolentino

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