By Erin Schryer and Nicole Letourneau Canadian education system, Canadian kids, Canadian parents, Canadian schools, Child health, children, children's literacy education, education, family literacy, family-centred, family-centred care, literacy, low literacy, reading
Almost nine million Canadians can’t read well enough to perform everyday tasks In Canada, two out of five adults – that’s nearly nine million people – cannot read well enough to perform everyday tasks. Reading difficulties start early. It is very well established that children who are not reading well by the end of […]
By Mariette Chartier and Marni Brownell Canada, Canadian health care, Canadian healthcare system, Choosing wisely, dépression, education, Mental health, mental health strategy, mental illness, poverty, suicide
Mental illness is the most common illness experienced by children and teens in Canada.
Par Gary Bloch et John Silver aide sociale, avantages financiers, écart entre les revenus, education, outil de la pauvreté, Pauvreté canadienne, Pauvreté des enfants, revenu annuel garanti, Système canadien de soins de santé
Le dernier budget fédéral renferme un engagement important envers les citoyens à faible revenu : les aider à produire leurs déclarations de revenus.
By Gary Bloch and John Silver Canadian healthcare system, Canadian poverty, Child poverty, education, financial benefits, GAI, Guaranteed Annual Income, health, income gap, poverty tool, social assistance
Most Canadians would like to see an end to poverty. What if we told you that one organization, using the existing social benefits system, found a way to get $21 million into the pockets of 9,000 low income individuals in Winnipeg?
By Barbara Clow burden of disease, Canada, disease, education, effects of inequity, ethnicity, gender, housing, illness, income, language, measures, poverty, religion, social determinants of health, vaccines
Everyone deserves to live a long life in full health, but not everyone is so fortunate. Some individuals and groups are more at risk of falling ill, becoming severely ill or disabled or dying prematurely (that is, before the average expected life span).
By Barbara Clow burden of disease, Canada, disease, education, effects of inequity, ethnicity, gender, housing, illness, income, language, measures, poverty, religion, social determinants of health, vaccines
In a world affected by numerous diseases, disabilities and illnesses, how do governments, health care providers, media or the general public decide which ones are most important?
By Chelsea Ruth alcohol in pregnancy, baby, education, family, FASD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Mental health, mother, poverty, pregnancy, utero development
In my work as a neonatologist, I’ve looked after many, many babies. I’ve seen families of all ages, cultures and circumstances. But I’ve never seen a mother who wanted to harm her growing baby.
By Gary Bloch and Sharon Macdonald Canadian healthcare system, Canadian poverty, Child poverty, education, financial benefits, GAI, Guaranteed Annual Income, health, income gap, poverty tool, social assistance
Can a question asked in a doctor’s office contribute to ending poverty for patients and their families? This is what we asked ourselves 10 years ago, as we set out to convince health providers to tackle poverty.
By Paul Kurdyak and Sanjeev Sockalingam Canada, Canadian health care, Canadian healthcare system, Choosing wisely, dépression, education, Health care costs, health care inequities, health promotion, inefficiency, Mental health, mental health strategy, mental illness, poverty
Our health system often divides mental health from physical health into distinct silos of care and treatment, yet no such mind-body duality exists in actual patients.
By Neeta das McMurtry Canada, education, systemic barriers, women
What happens to kids who authorities determine can’t live safely with their own parents or caregivers? Thousands of Canadian children are in this situation right now.