…Protecting the Right to Health through action on the Social Determinants of Health, which was released yesterday. The Alternative Declaration, which so far has been endorsed by 22 civil society organizations and many individuals, lists 10 areas for urgent action by member states and the WHO on the social determinants…
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The European Portal for Action on Health Equity
The European Portal for Action on Health Equity is a tool for promoting health equity within the European Union (EU). This website contains a large amount of information on existing policies and programs that have been implemented to improve health equity by targeting the social determinants of health. The information…
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Then and now – Liberal shout out on housing
…Stephen Harper, and calling for strong action. Eighteen years ago, almost to the day, the National Liberal Caucus Task Force on Housing released a powerful report that condemned the Conservative government of Brian Mulroney, and called for strong action. Liberal Urban Communities Caucus (May 28, 2008): “Prime Minister Stephen Harper…
Mental Well-Being and Equity – Moving Policy into Action
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…Impact Assessment and Mental Well-Being Impact Assessment are good starting points in helping translate policy-talk into concrete action. This is an ongoing discussion and we welcome your comments and thoughts. Click here to download the presentation. Driving Mental Health and Health Equity into Action View more presentations from Wellesley Institute….
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Toronto and Peel have reported race-based and socio-demographic data – now we need action
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…and the reaction of the public health units underline the need for a shift from focusing on flattening the curve to also thinking about who is under the curve. It also underlines the importance not just of collecting data, but using it to promote action. One way of focusing on…
Day three of Canada's national housing and homelessness conference includes a call to action
…the federal government to increase its housing and homelessness funding (mostly flatlined for the past decade – despite a growing nation-wide need. Delegates heard from Senator Art Eggleton, who is heading a Senate of Canada committee that is working to develop a national action plan on housing, poverty and health….
2023 Ontario budget
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…hoped to on those measures. One of the areas this government has identified as being a key issue for action is housing, recognizing the challenges faced by many Ontarians in accessing affordable housing that meets their needs. In this year’s budget, the Wellesley Institute is calling for significant action on…
Budget submission 2022: Prioritizing health equity
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…Insurance, tax reform, and gender equity. It is also essential that the government continues to fully commit to action on Indigenous Reconciliation and listen and follow the advice of Indigenous voices. To progress towards the society we want, Canada must commit itself – in action, legislation, planning, funding, staffing, and…
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Actions to address the impact of cuts to refugee health benefits
…a local and provincial level. We concluded that actions should take place at the health care provider, LHIN, and provincial level. Health care providers should: Continue to develop contingency plans, monitor the demand for services by refugees, and document the impact of the cuts on individual patients and on provider…
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Social Determinants of Health into Policy Action
…the primary social determinants of secure income and socio-economic status, early life, education, meaningful and safe work, secure housing in safe neighbourhoods and strong social networks. They set out an action plan for building healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills and re-orientating health services….
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