Wellesley Institute, Toronto, ON Videos

#LongCOVID can jeopardize a person’s income and employment status. How can policy solutions prevent this from happening? Read our latest report: https://bit.ly/3NYFmhw

Caregivers need #longCOVID policy solutions now so that they’re protected. Read our latest policy scan: https://bit.ly/3NYFmhw

Long COVID policies need to consider workers who can’t afford to take time off. Our latest policy scan outlines how we can create a more equitable playing field: https://bit.ly/3NYFmhw

How can we make sure that people with #longCOVID have access to the care they need? Learn more by reading our latest policy scan: https://bit.ly/3NYFmhw

While COVID infections are expected to surge, we face a new challenge: #LongCOVID. Symptoms impact people’s work, home lives, and long-term health. What can be done to protect people in Ontario? Read our latest report: https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/publications/long-covid-literature-scan-to-inform-policy-response-in-the-gta/

A workplace free from discrimination reduces psychological distress and benefits everyone. Inclusivity allows people to enjoy their workplace and thrive. Read our latest report: https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/publications/thriving-at-work-a-health-based-framework-for-decent-work/ #HealthyWork

When workers are not afraid to lose their jobs and have predictable hours and income, they feel better. Job security is important for healthy and thriving workers. Read our full report: https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/publications/thriving-at-work-a-health-based-framework-for-decent-work/ #HealthyWork.

New report examines housing affordability in the Toronto region between 1991 & 2016 and analyzed how it has changed for different socio-demographic groups over this 25-year period. ➡️ Read the full report here: http://ow.ly/NlGF50H2Vf3

Streets in Toronto should be safe for pedestrians, regardless of where they live. New Policy brief by Alissa Klingbaum brings an equity lens to road safety strategy & outlines 4 policy goals to best implement equity: http://ow.ly/aH0950GjCjI

‘Thriving’ is about more than meeting basic needs. Stephanie Elliott and Rebecca Cheff looked at what families with young children in the GTA need for health and well-being and estimated what resources are needed to meet those needs. Check out the full reports: http://ow.ly/DbHb50G2htO

Our seniors' care system is not keeping up with the growing diversity of Canada. Our 4th installment of the New Normal series, by Seong-gee Um, explores what strengthening #LTC and support services to achieve health equity would look like. Read it here: http://ow.ly/z0U450FPIXl

We need an equity-focused strategy for addressing long-term COVID-19 symptoms, putting racial inequities front and centre in our discussions. Full paper on inequities in COVID-19: http://ow.ly/zTq650FpeOw

Eviction applications unrelated to owed rent have more than doubled from 2010-2018. To better protect tenants, stricter protection for own-use, demolition & renovation evictions should be included in the Residential Tenancies Act. Read full brief by Scott Leon: http://ow.ly/mQN350Ebheg

Prior to COVID-19, eviction filing rates were highest in several inner-suburban wards. To better protect tenants from evictions, we need increased prevention services near neighbourhoods that are facing the threat of eviction. Read full brief: http://ow.ly/vVae50E7fG0