Like the Framework, this literature review is authored by Jemal Demeke Fiqir Worku Mercedes Brenda Roche Paul Bailey Dr. Kwame McKenzie 2/2

This literature review draws lessons from initiatives worldwide that leverage data to promote equity. These insights were applied to the City of Toronto Black Community Data Governance Framework report that we recently authored with Black Health Alliance. 1/2

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We are proud to have been a supporter of The Local Magazine since the beginning. Thanks Tai Huynh and team for continuing to explore the critical issues facing our city.

#PoweringEquity attendees are energized about creating a consensus statement on the collection, use and governance of race-based data to advance health equity. We look forward to releasing the final version.

There’s an incredible lineup of speakers at Powering Equity today, sharing their insights so we can advance health equity.

“It is impolite NOT to talk about race in health.” - Camille Orridge at #PoweringEquity summit

So exciting to begin our important conversations today at #PoweringEquity , Canada’s first summit on race-based data for health. Leaders from across the country are in this room and online.

In this research study by Street Health Toronto funded by Wellesley Institute , 85 unhoused people in Toronto were interviewed on their experiences accessing #ODSP . Its results tell a horrific story of a program structurally designed to fail homeless disabled people. 2/wellesleyinstitute.com/publications/f…

We helped launch Toronto's first multi-sector mental health plan last fall. This #MentalHealthWeek we're pleased to report that work on Toronto's first-ever mental health report card is well underway with our #ThriveTO partners. Learn more at thriveto.ca.

Important work being done by The Local Magazine. Congratulations on the nominations!

We are pleased that Wellesley Institute's CEO, Dr. Kwame McKenzie (Dr. Kwame McKenzie), has been re-appointed to the National Advisory Council on Poverty as Canada continues to work towards a future where everyone can thrive.