These immigrants have spent a quarter-century in Canada, yet they have no access to publicly funded health care. Why advocates are urging Ontario to bring back recently gutted health-care coverage for the uninsured.

paperOlivia BowdenAugust 30, 2023toronto, healthcare

Devil in the Details

Last June, Ontario brought Doug Ford’s Conservative government back for a second term. In this issue, WEP looks at the 7 key ways his party’s policies have put the squeeze on neighbourhoods across the province during five years in office – and meets a growing contingent of people pushing back to protect what’s left.

paperVarious AuthorsAugust 2, 2023toronto, education, healthcare, city council, environment

"NOBODY TALKS ABOUT IT"

At the height of the pandemic, South Asians reported the poorest mental health outcomes of any racialized community in Canada. But finding the words to discuss what’s happening to them — not to mention finding a South Asian therapist to provide culturally relevant care — can be a significant barrier to treatment.

paperK.J. AielloJanuary 25, 2023toronto, healthcare, mental health, joe-burke-journalism-fund, when-we-return

DELIVERING CARE AT THE END OF THE LINE

Palliative doctor Joshua Wales describes what it’s like to be on call and travelling to patients at all hours of the night.

paperEmma HealeyJanuary 11, 2023toronto, healthcare