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Wellesley Institute works in research and policy to improve health and health equity in the Greater Toronto Area through action on the social determinants of health. 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter: wellesleyinstitute.com/subscribe

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 6h
Despite being eligible, 10,000 low-income Torontonians are not receiving Old Age Security benefits. Our latest research begins to pinpoint who these people are, and what hinders them from applying. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/increasing-u...
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OAS uptake in Toronto is lower than the national average. Here's what's needed.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Despite being eligible, 10,000 low-income Torontonians are not receiving Old Age Security benefits. Our latest research begins to pinpoint who these people are, and what hinders them from applying. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/old-age-secu...
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Old Age Security: What hinders Torontonians from applying.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This year, National Seniors Day marks 60 years of the Canada Pension Plan. Our upcoming research and policy brief, to be released next week, discuss another important benefit for older adults in our country –
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Research underway Working with an Indigenous-led research team, and in line with OCAP® principles, we are continuing our work on anti-Indigenous racism and its impact on health.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Gender equality is critical to improving health equity. While women tend to live longer than men, they often suffer from poorer health and quality of life due to gender-based discrimination, including pay gaps and inadequate social and health protection. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/category/sex...
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Gender equality week 2026
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our September e-newsletter is out! Learn about our latest health equity research and policy work, including AI for health equity and a comparison of emergency benefits in Canada. mailchi.mp/wellesleyins...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Wellesley Institute’s latest think piece finds that AI has shown promise for improving disease detection in equity-deserving populations, expanding access to services, and raising health literacy. But it can also amplify existing structural problems. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/artificial-i...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"We could eradicate poverty if we wanted to. It's a choice." Today our CEO Dr. Kwame McKenzie spoke at the @theglobeandmail.com webcast, 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘖𝘶𝘵 - 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘢'𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥, with Owen Charters of Pathways to Education and Andrea Barrack of RBC.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Can artificial intelligence be used to advance health equity? In this think piece, Jemal Demeke argues that promising examples of benefit must be balanced with strong safeguards. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/artificial-i...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We are hiring a Director of Policy to provide strategic leadership for our organization’s policy agenda and advise on social policy, health and health system transformation in Toronto, Ontario and Canada. Learn more: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/career-oppor...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our CEO, Dr. Kwame McKenzie, will be speaking at The Globe and Mail's upcoming free webcast Priced Out – Canada’s affordability crisis and who it leaves behind - on Sept 15, 12 - 1 p.m. Register for this free event: globeandmailevents.com/pricedoutweb... #GlobePricedOutCanadians #GlobeEvents
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Priced Out Webcast
Canada’s affordability crisis, driven by rising housing, food, transportation and education costs, is reshaping access to opportunity. Its impact is increasingly visible among high school students in ...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? Which have shaped your thinking? Which do you think have had an impact on health equity in Toronto, Ontario and perhaps even across Canada? Please share in the comments.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Our CEO, Dr. Kwame McKenzie, will be speaking at The Globe and Mail's upcoming event "Priced Out – Canada’s affordability crisis and who it leaves behind". 📆 Tues., Sept. 15, 12 - 1 p.m. Register for this free webcast: globeandmailevents.com/pricedoutweb... #GlobePricedOutCanadians #GlobeEvents
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Priced Out Webcast
Canada’s affordability crisis, driven by rising housing, food, transportation and education costs, is reshaping access to opportunity. Its impact is increasingly visible among high school students in ...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Preparing for future emergencies requires a social safety net which reaches those who need it most. Building resilience is not only about responding to disasters – it is about ensuring that everyone has the resources to weather them. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/climate-emer...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The consequences of this summer's forest fires will last a long time, and some of the most vulnerable - like First Nations communities in northern Ont. - have had the worst losses. Preparing for these emergencies means creating equitable benefit packages: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/climate-emer...
White font against a blue background: New blog: Preparing for the next health emergency means investing before a crisis begins.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Forest fires and other climate-related emergencies can destroy people's homes and livelihoods in a matter of days. In our latest blog, we call for an equitable safety net to support those who are the most vulnerable through these emergencies. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/climate-emer...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Our latest research compares emergency benefits related to extreme heat and the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic across four provinces: BC, Alberta, Ontario & Quebec – providing insights into how different policy choices and priorities impact inequity. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/emergency-be...
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Introducing new research to support the development of equitable benefits packages for heat- and pandemic-related emergencies.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Released earlier this year, Toronto's first Mental Health Report Card revealed that children and youth were less likely to report good mental health and that almost half feel depressed about the future because of climate change.
White font against a dark blue background: 46% of children and youth in Toronto feel depressed about the future because of climate change. A picture of a teen girl. She is sitting on a bench outside in a park, with her head supported by her arms and is looking in the distance with a sad expression. Underneath her picture is the Thrive Toronto logo and "Youth Day 2026"
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
#Wildfires are fueling health emergencies across Canada this summer. Our latest research compares emergency benefit programs across four provinces and highlights that lessons learned from the pandemic can help shape equitable benefits for all. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/emergency-be...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We're pleased to share from the Canadian Journal of Diabetes, "𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬’ 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝟐 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨" by Wellesley researchers: www.canadianjournalofdiabetes.com/article/S149...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆. If we think our response to uncertainty should be to build a stronger Canada, that should start by building a fairer Canada which looks after everyone.
Left side: A picture of Dr. Kwame McKenzie. He is outside, smiling and turned towards the camera and is wearing a suit and tie. White font against a blue background: "It's amazing what we could do if we focus on what's important and if we use equity."Dr Kwame McKenzie, Wellesley Institute CEO Wellesley W logo is centered in bottom.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 There's no age limit to homelessness: In 2024, 15% of shelter users were 55 or older, and half were experiencing homelessness for the first time. Our upcoming research explores shelter use among older adults in Toronto to shine a light on their service needs.
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Use of shelter services among older adults in Toronto.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"Under-natured" neighbourhoods are -often low income- communities with limited tree canopy & green space where concentrations of concrete intensify the urban heat island effect. To learn more read Thrive Toronto's climate & mental well-being series thriveto.ca/our-work/cli... @camhnews.bsky.social
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Climate change has a significant impact on mental well-being and disproportionately affects the mental health of marginalized communities. Thrive Toronto's Climate and Well-being Series - written in part by Swelen Andari - explores these links: thriveto.ca/our-work/cli...
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Climate and Mental Well-Being Series
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆? Access to safe environments in which to menstruate, including bathroom facilities and clean water, as well as access to menstrual products that allow for the ability to go to school, work and engage in life with dignity. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/menstrual-he...
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Menstrual health is not a luxury  - Wellesley Institute
Menstrual products are essential health items, but only one in six people who menstruate in Canada can afford them.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Research compiled by the @cmadocs.bsky.social found 85 per cent of health outcomes are determined by our social, economic and physical environments, and by the actions of the healthcare system.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We’re recruiting for a researcher with strong quantitative skills. A career at Wellesley Institute is an opportunity to use your talents to help create a healthier and more equitable GTA and Ontario for all. Our application deadline is Friday, July 31. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/job-opportun...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Moving from the hospital to home is a critical juncture for patients. Wellesley is working on a project to identify tools and frameworks that help caregivers assess the housing quality of patients and how this might impact their health and recovery. Watch out for this research later this year.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
In Canada, the wealthiest 20% possess almost 65% of the country’s wealth. This has an impact on health outcomes. Read our paper on interventions that currently exist to address wealth inequality and health outcomes: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/wealth-and-h...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our finance chair Devan Moodley - co-founder & CEO of fintech Pllenty - loves the impact Wellesley Institute has on underserved areas of healthcare. He says new board members with financial expertise can help grow Wellesley's impact further: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/meet-devan-m...
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Meet Devan Moodley – Wellesley Institute’s finance chair  - Wellesley Institute
Self-described "reformed banker" Devan Moodley of Pllenty Inc. discusses how and why he joined the Wellesley Institute Board of Directors.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Understanding the primary care preferences of Black and South Asian-origin communities could help those who plan health services to enhance primary care attachment for these underserved groups. Look for these research reports from Wellesley Institute later this year.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! Wellesley Institute is seeking volunteers for our Board of Directors to help us fulfill our vision of a healthier and more equitable GTA for all. Application deadline: July 17, 2026 (extended) Learn more: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/volunteer-bo...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆. Unintentional injuries are the 3rd leading cause of death in Canada and in 2023-2024, accounted for 13% of ER visits. Not everyone faces the same risk. Social determinants of health like age, socioeconomic status & geography can⬆️injury rates. #CIPD2026
Social determinants of health and injury prevention 
Lower socioeconomic status: 1.3 times higher rates of injury. Age 65+Increased risk of falls, which are the leading cause of hospitalization and death. Rural vs. urban: Injury rates increase with rurality, particularly those related to motor vehicle collisions.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Never miss Wellesley Institute's latest research or policy publications. Sign up for our e-newsletter today. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/subscribe/
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The heat is back in town, and with it, the associated health risks - in particular for more vulnerable populations. Wellesley Institute researcher Mauriene Tolentino discusses Toronto's heat relief strategy on Met Radio. www.frequencynews.ca/news/as-toro...
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As Toronto heats up, questions remain about who gets relief
Toronto has launched its 2026 Heat Relief Strategy ahead of another potentially record-breaking summer, adding air conditioning units to residential common spaces, boosting aquatic staffing at city…
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 "𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹" 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝗻-𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁. Our latest blog highlights how new fees refugees must pay under the Interim Federal Health Program can lead to negative health impacts. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/small-fees-b...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Earlier this month, our CEO Dr. Kwame McKenzie delivered the convocation speech at @uoftdlsph.bsky.social and @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social bringing the message of hopes, dreams and fears to emerging professionals in the fields of social work and public health. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/i-look-forwa...
Right side: white font against a blue background "I look forward to witnessing your impact." Dr Kwame McKenzie - Dalla Lana and Factor-Inwentash convocation, June 2026Left side: Dr. Kwame McKenzie stands at the University of Toronto podium, speaking into a microphone.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Our latest blog highlights how changes to the Interim Federal Health Program for refugees, refugee claimants and protected persons will likely lead to barriers to healthcare access for some of the newest - and amongst the most marginalized - in our country. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/small-fees-b...
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Small fees big barriers for refugees and newcomers - Wellesley Institute
Recent changes to the Interim Federal Health Program have renewed concerns about financial barriers to healthcare for refugees and newcomers.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Today we introduce the “poverty deficit” – it measures how deep in poverty people are, not just how many live below the poverty line and shows that the cost to end poverty is actually less than the cost of poverty itself. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/the-poverty-...
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No one should be denied health care because of who they are or who they love. #HealthForAll #Pride
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We believe our response to uncertainty should be to build a stronger Canada, that should start by building a fairer Canada that looks after everyone. This year's Impact Report highlights our work towards creating healthier, fairer lives: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/about/impact...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
@pleelai.bsky.social Thank you so much for the repost! bsky.app/profile/well...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Our finance chair Devan Moodley is a self-described “reformed banker” whose expertise is helping us achieve our vision of a healthier and more equitable GTA for all. Learn more & find out how you can apply to join our volunteer Board of Directors: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/meet-devan-m...
Devan Moodley sits at a table in his office. White font against a blue background: "[For a small team, Wellesley Institute] has an incredible impact, not just on the research they put out, but their ability to get that into the community" - Devan Moodley, Wellesley Institute finance chair Wellesley Institute logo on bottom right
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
In 2025-2026, we worked to help bring the achievable reality of health equity to life. Read our latest Impact Report which highlights our research and policy work from the previous fiscal year: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/about/impact...
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! We are seeking volunteers for our Board of Directors to help fulfill our vision of a healthier and more equitable Greater Toronto Area for all. Learn more: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/volunteer-bo... Deadline: June 30, 2026
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Thank you to Toronto's Medical Officer of Health Michelle Murti, Toronto Board of Health chair councillor @chrismoise.ca and @toronto.ca Toronto Public Health staff for hosting our gathering of international urban health experts this week at Toronto City Hall.
A group of people attending the Global Leadership Exchange iCircle Match event: Mental health and the city, face the camera, smiling, some with their hands in the air. They are standing in front of Toronto City Hall, with a promotion for the upcoming World Cup decorating the building.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
A modern, integrated electronic medical record system is overdue in Ontario and across Canada, but it must consider community data governance. Read this blog by Jemal Demeke: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/community-go...
White font against a blue background. Left side: A person presses a green button on a fax machine. Right side: 44% of reported Ontario health information privacy breaches were caused by misdirected faxes in 2024. Wellesley Institute logo at the bottom right corner.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
It’s been over a year since Ontario failed to meet its own Accessibility for Ontarians Act (AODA) deadline. Our latest blog by discusses how this failure limits social inclusion for people with disabilities and contributes to health inequities: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/stalled-aoda... #AODA
A person using a motorized mobility devices makes their way down an urban sidewalk. White font against a blue background: New blog Stalled AODA increases health inequities in Ontario 

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Frustration with Ontario’s fragmented health information landscape is nothing new. Recent government initiatives focused on improvements are encouraging, equity-deserving populations must be involved in a centralized digital health system to advance equity. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/community-go...
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Only half of Canadians believe their health information is handled with the level of privacy they expect. 
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
According to the Ontario Common Assessment of Need, nearly 10% of people who seek mental health services live with physical disabilities – yet this group has significant unmet needs. Read our latest blog post: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/needs-magnif... @cmhatoronto.bsky.social
Left side: a woman in a wheelchair looks ahead. She is on a city street. Right side: White font against a blue background: Community mental health providers could benefit from training on how to help people with physical disabilities navigate the health system.
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