Research and policy to improve health and health equity in the Greater Toronto Area through action on the social determinants of health.
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"Let us take this opportunity to reflect on the incredible contributions of social workers across Ontario and beyond... Together, we are shaping a more just and compassionate society." Read Dean Williams' full message in honour of Social Work Week: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/… #uoft
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Increasing ODSP rates and strengthening tenant protections aren't radical positions; in fact, they were supported by the majority of Ontario voters. Read our latest in the Toronto Star: thestar.com/opinion/contribu…
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Want to vote early in this provincial election? Vote at an advance poll from February 20 to 22!
For a full list of locations and hours, visit voterinformationservice.elec… or select the voting tab in the Elections Ontario app.
#ONelxn #OntarioVotes #ONpoli #ONvotes #ElectionsOntario
ALT Advance polls are open. Vote in advance from February 20 to 22.
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📢 The City of Toronto wants your input! 🏙️✨
Are you a senior or older adult living in Toronto? Help shape the City’s 3rd Seniors’ Strategy! Share your thoughts on how Toronto can better support seniors at one of six in-person workshops—no registration needed!
#TorontoSeniors
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A huge thank you to the nonprofits and dedicated staff who deliver vital mental health and well-being support across the GTA and beyond. Your hard work and compassion have a tremendous impact. We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re so grateful for everything you do. #NAW2025
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A low voter turnout is already expected for Ontario’s Feb 27 snap election. It’s easy to flatten non-voters into one bucket, but how can our democracy thrive when the majority of people decide not to participate? So I wrote about it @TheAgenda tvo.org/article/analysis-don…
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Good Morning. #CityOfTO Warming Centres remain open today. Walk-ins welcome.
📍 136 Spadina Rd.
📍 81 Elizabeth St.
📍 12 Holmes Ave.
📍 885 Scarborough Golf Club Rd.
📍 55 John St., Metro Hall
Find locations and daytime drop-in programs across Toronto: toronto.ca/homelesshelp
ALT A-frame sign reads: "Warming Centre Open. Entrance this way." A red arrows points to the left.
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'Perfect storm of bad news': Homelessness has soared in Ontario since the last provincial election trib.al/dzRujQL
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Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a @NobelPrize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
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Great way to start Black History Month. 4th Black Canadian’s conference in Montreal. Feels like a cold minus 27 outside - but feels like family inside.
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National and international assessments of the COVID-19 response report that Canada did well. But it is important to state that much of the work was provincial not federal. Indeed many of the measures people found problematic were provincial not federal.
With imperfect information - common for us in the ER, Canada's 23rd Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did a very good job through COVID-19 especially if we look at comparable nations. Leadership, vaccines, masks and social distancing saved many Canadian lives. @JustinTrudeau
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At our Dec. 3 event, we marked this year's #IDPWD with 90+ disabled folks and our allies. Five panelists shared civic actions for amping our collective leadership for change on #DisabilityPoverty, precarious housing & other obstacles in the way of disabled people thriving! 2/
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“We see more and more disabled people talking about their lives as disposable, because we aren’t seen. […] Shelter, income, education, health, leisure, accessing spaces, government policies, in all those things, disabled people are invisibilized. On all those markers [of thriving], disabled people are very low on the ladder […] and so a lot of our community is not thriving.” – P36](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GeJiP48XUAA5wWA.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Alt Description: Event Zoom screenshot: On right of screen is a headshot of Christine Sheppard, lead researcher on Wellesley Institute's Thriving with a Disability Project. She has dark shoulder length hair with pink highlights and is wearing eyeglasses. On the left of screen is a quote against light background: “We see more and more disabled people talking about their lives as disposable, because we aren’t seen. […] Shelter, income, education, health, leisure, accessing spaces, government policies, in all those things, disabled people are invisibilized. On all those markers [of thriving], disabled people are very low on the ladder […] and so a lot of our community is not thriving.” – P36
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It's just 4 DAYS to our zoom event marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities2024!
December 3, 1-3pm East. Join us and panelists unpack avenues for action on disability injustices! @ODSPAction, Ingrid Palmer, @aodaalliance @wellesleyWI. #IDPWD us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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A new report says mental health across Canada is three times worse than it was before COVID-19 and access to care varies widely across provinces and territories. trib.al/Uws8BeN
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Research shows that #2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada face higher rates of #homelessness and unique challenges in accessing housing. The @wellesleyWI examined 27 municipal strategies across cities in Canada to tackle these issues.
Learn more: homelesshub.ca/resource/stra…
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Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here's what the research says | CBC News cbc.ca/news/science/bike-lan…
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For decades we've been trying (and failing) to get builders to build affordable housing. There's a better, simpler way thestar.com/opinion/for-deca… via @torontostar
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On this National Day of Truth and Reconciliation let's take time to reflect on the history of our Indigenous People,the calls to action and what we can do to respond to the injustices of the past. Remember and honour the Indigenous children & the survivors of residential schools.
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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
A #mentalhealth crisis can look different for everyone and, that can include thinking about harming yourself or ending your life.
You don't have to deal with these feelings alone.
⬇️Here are some resources to help:
camh.ca/en/no-one-left-behin…
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We're looking for #mentors to guide YSM-involved youth starting #university this fall!
🔹 25+ years old
🔹 Completed post-secondary (preferably university)
🔹 #STEM background is a plus!
Email [email protected] with your resume & cover letter. Apply now and make a difference! ✨
