Health Justice Program @JusticeProgram
Access to justice as a key social determinant of health. Funded by Legal Aid Ontario. unityhealth.to/health-justice… Toronto, Ontario Joined January 2019-
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📊 This week the Ontario government will share their budget to protect Ontarians amid the tariff crisis. 📅 Recently, we shared our recommendations for government which can also protect renters against the crisis. ✔️ Read our recommendations here: 🔗 buff.ly/5jHpPh0
We call on the Gov't of Canada to finalize the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) regulations by March 7 to “Guarantee the CDB” will be paid out as promised on July 1, 2025. You can help by signing this letter drafted by the March of Dimes. win.newmode.net/marchofdimesca…
February is Black History Month. This month, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians throughout history. We also recognize the ongoing need to address systemic inequality and social justice. Steps to Justice has information about common legal problems.…
Nearly 30% of seniors in Canada are at risk of social isolation, which can lead to serious consequences including premature death. St. Michael’s Hospital’s Academic Family Health Team created a program to help prevent these outcomes. Learn about SEED: unityhealth.to/2024/12/social…
Big thanks to Case Manager Jean-Paul Michael, Dr . Sunil Gupta, and Dr Katie Dorman for sharing their expertise today at the Toronto Legal Clinic annual training. They discussed unmet legal needs underlying interactions with the health system with @JusticeProgram’s Jennie Stone.
Media Advisory: Over 600 Ontario health workers have signed an open letter calling on Ford govt to reverse their deadly decision to close supervised consumption services. Health workers will be at Queen’s Park today at 9:30am speaking to our concerns. #onpoli
I wrote for my alma mater, Maytree Canada, about the intersection of front-line work and lived experience with public policy-making — or, rather, the lack of intersection. We need a seat at the table to reform policies that directly impact us and our work! maytree.com/publications/w…
It’s time for Canadians to have the right to a family doctor & “Additional social services such as legal clinics, tax clinics and mobility services would make these homes the heart of an integrated health system.’” @janephilpott - we agree! theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…
Ont's #health system falls short for #disabled youth Turning 18 should be a party, but for youth w/disabilities it's often described as falling off a cliff Thrust from a coordinated system of care into a disjointed system not designed for them. #ONpoli hollandbloorview.ca/stories-news-e…
Here's a story in Saturday's Star about the deep poverty denying disabled people an opportunity to thrive. It shares findings from the Wellesley Institute report, "Thriving in the City with a Disability" on the higher costs of living with a disability thestar.com/news/gta/toron…?
Life Expectancy Varies by Almost 12 Years Across Toronto Neighbourhoods | The Local thelocal.to/life-expectanc…
You’re all invited to our AGM happening next Thursday, September 26th, from 6-8 at our office (and on zoom). There will be snacks and lively discussion about issues facing downtown east communities. RSVP - [email protected] See our Annual report here: nlstoronto.org/uploads/4/4/3/…
Thank you for the shout out @CLEOLegalRights !
Thank you for the shout out @CLEOLegalRights !
Check out our amazing speakers lineup for Toronto's September 15 Rally and March Against Racism and for #StatusForAll. Join us at 1 pm at City Hall this Sunday. Register now: MigrantRights.ca/Sept
Ontario’s air conditioning legislation for tenants still waiting to become law two years later theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

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Lynne Michele Phillip... @LynneMichelePh2
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SIRENetwork @SIREN_UCSF
2K Followers 667 Following Social Interventions Research & Evaluation Network at UCSF. Improving the evidence base for integrated social & medical care.
Scarborough Community... @SCLSclinic
494 Followers 183 Following We offer legal services to low income people in East Scarborough. For more information please call us: 416-438-7182 or https://t.co/5PQ1YtCj0W
Amy M. MacAlpine @AMacAlpine_HBL
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Mishka Social Service... @Mishka_Hamilton
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SHIW Project WRCLS @shiwWR
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NCLC - Northumberland... @NCLC_Legal
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ACCLE @ACCLE_Official
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Bruce McIvor @BruceMcIvor
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Arash Ghiassi @arash_ghiassi
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Pam Palmater @Pam_Palmater
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Alexandar Pavlov @AlexandarPavlov
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Breakaway Community S... @breakaway_cs
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A. Katz @tsvia_soura
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West Scarborough Comm... @WSClegalservice
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Greg C @c_shadowspaces
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OCAP @OCAPtoronto
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Tanya Talaga @TanyaTalaga
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