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Indigenous communities need governance overhaul to address …

WEBSeptember marks six months since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic of COVID-19. We’re using this milestone to take stock of the policy …

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Ontario’s health-care system must develop an anti-racist response …

WEBWe need to take a hard look at the response to the COVID-19 pandemic through an anti-racist and health-equity lens. That means specific policies and systems …

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Underfunded long-term care system is still vulnerable to COVID …

WEBSeptember marks six months since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic of COVID-19. We’re using this milestone to take stock of the policy …

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For more equitable health outcomes, start with the health-research

WEBThe Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently released a statement committed to fostering a more “equitable, diverse and inclusive research …

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Foreign-trained doctors are untapped resource in pandemic fight

WEBAccording to the World Bank, Canada has only 2.6 doctors for every 1,000 residents. Italy, which until recently was the epicentre of the pandemic, has about 50 per …

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Indigenous and remote communities can’t wait any longer for …

WEBDue to the pandemic, many First Nations have closed their borders to visitors, allowing only essential workers and pandemic relief to enter.Without the right …

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Inclusion and equity are key to economic recovery

WEBInclusion and equity are key to economic recovery - First Policy Response. September marks six months since the World Health Organization declared a global …

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Creating an equitable AI policy for Indigenous communities

WEBWhen it comes to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Indigenous communities are among the most vulnerable.Those impacts have …

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Making the internet accessible for people with disabilities is critical

WEBThe pandemic has made it clear that access to digital services is an essential need for all Canadians. However, too many people with disabilities have been isolated …

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Food insecurity is a matter of poverty, not hunger

WEBBut food insecurity is about a lack of hope, a lack of connection, poor physical and mental health, and people living essentially diminished and, frankly, …

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Six Questions on changes to the Canada Emergency Response …

WEBA: CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) is a temporary program meant to replace some part of income for people who can’t and shouldn’t work as usual …

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Toward Black inclusion in Canadian governance systems

WEBBlack Canadian policy networks may have the following objectives: Improve the design and implementation of priority public policies for and with Black communities; …

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A closer look at Canada’s immigration policy response to COVID-19

WEBOrdinarily, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sets annual projected admission ranges for the number of permanent residents it aims to admit. As …

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The lessons we should have learned from SARS

WEBFor those of us who work in education, whether directly or indirectly, this time of year often feels like a New Year. Like many new beginnings, it is a time for both …

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2008 vs. 2020: What’s different this time around

WEBDuring the Great Recession, employment fell by 2 per cent from peak to trough (17.1 to 16.7 million) over the course of eight months (October 2008 through …

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It’s time to rethink community consultations

WEBWe’ve long known that the public consultation process is in dire need of reform, and COVID-19 has presented the necessary awakening for planners and …

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Canada’s recovery planning must include people with disabilities

WEBFunding programs like the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) have provided insufficient support – ODSP provides just over $1,000 a month, far below …

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Canadians with disabilities are feeling left behind by pandemic policy

WEBNot surprisingly, views of Canadians with disabilities and chronic health conditions toward the federal government’s response to the pandemic were shaped by …

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Canada must level up to make childcare more affordable for all

WEBCanada ranks 21st among rich countries for the affordability of childcare. It is especially expensive for two-earner couples at the Canadian median income level, for …

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