Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 6hDespite 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... 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Despite 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... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 01/10/2026This 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 – 100
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Research 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. 100
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Gender 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... 020
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Our 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... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Wellesley 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... 000
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. 100
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Can 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... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 10/09/2026We 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... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Our 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 #GlobeEventsglobeandmailevents.comPriced Out WebcastCanada’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 ... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 27/08/2026𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 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. 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Our 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 #GlobeEventsglobeandmailevents.comPriced Out WebcastCanada’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 ... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Preparing 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... 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 19/08/2026The 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... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Forest 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... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Our 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... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Released 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. 100
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... 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 10/08/2026We'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... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 06/08/2026𝗜𝘁 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. 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 04/08/2026𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 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. 011
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 020
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Climate 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...thriveto.caClimate and Mental Well-Being Series 012
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 27/07/2026𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 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...wellesleyinstitute.comMenstrual health is not a luxury - Wellesley InstituteMenstrual products are essential health items, but only one in six people who menstruate in Canada can afford them. 020
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Research 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. 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 17/07/2026We’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... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Moving 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. 011
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 13/07/2026In 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... 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Our 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...wellesleyinstitute.comMeet Devan Moodley – Wellesley Institute’s finance chair - Wellesley InstituteSelf-described "reformed banker" Devan Moodley of Pllenty Inc. discusses how and why he joined the Wellesley Institute Board of Directors. 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Understanding 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. 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 07/07/2026𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 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... 001
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 06/07/2026𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 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 121
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Never miss Wellesley Institute's latest research or policy publications. Sign up for our e-newsletter today. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/subscribe/ 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 02/07/2026The 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...frequencynews.caAs Toronto heats up, questions remain about who gets reliefToronto 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… 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 02/07/2026𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 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... 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Earlier 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... 030
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Our 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...wellesleyinstitute.comSmall fees big barriers for refugees and newcomers - Wellesley InstituteRecent changes to the Interim Federal Health Program have renewed concerns about financial barriers to healthcare for refugees and newcomers. 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Today 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-... 010
Reposted by Wellesley InstituteWHO @who.int · 19/06/2026No one should be denied health care because of who they are or who they love. #HealthForAll #Pride 025856
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 19/06/2026We 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... 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 18/06/2026@pleelai.bsky.social Thank you so much for the repost! bsky.app/profile/well... 000
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Our 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... 011
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 16/06/2026In 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... 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 04/06/2026𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 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 130
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Thank 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. 020
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 27/05/2026A 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... 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 26/05/2026It’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 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Frustration 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... 010
Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 22/05/2026According 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 030