The Canadian policy response to COVID-19: What’s in it for health equity?
How have the federal and provincial policies and program implemented during COVID-19 affected the social determinants of health in Canada?
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UN research roadmap for the COVID-19 recovery
This report from the United Nations providers a Roadmap for building science-informed and science-inspired COVID-19 recovery efforts that consider equity, resilience and sustainability.
Climate change resilience part 1: COVID-19 underscores the need to address inequity and transform systems
This practice brief argues that our collective experience of the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need for urgent and revised public health action to address climate change.
‘Back to better’: Amplifying health equity, and determinants of health perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic
This article describes the findings of a conversation series with the public health community on the integration of equity in public health responses, and the impacts of COVID-19 on social and health inequities.
Together we must reset normal
This series of reports from the Canadian Women’s Foundation focuses on gender equality and pandemic recovery in Canada. This includes gender-based analyses, restructuring of care sectors and addressing gender-based violence. It also features a background video, advocacy letter, podcast and statistics on gendered impact of Covid-19.
COVID-19 signpost: A snapshot of COVID in Canada’s cities at day 300
This report from the Canadian Urban Institute provides a snapshot of Canadian cities at days 100, 200 and 300 in relation to the start of the COVID0-19 pandemic. It highlights how COVID-19 has deepened existing inequalities for racialized communities, seniors, women and people living with disabilities. It also emphasizes the need for neighbourhood-level data in order to fully understand the impacts of the pandemic.
Ensuring equity in COVID-19 planning, response, and recovery decision making: An equity lens tool for health departments
This tool and accompanying webinar from Human Impact Partners and Big Cities Health Coalition outlines a five-step process for healthcare departments to apply an equity lens to COVID-19 decision-making. It highlights community involvement as vital to the process.
COVID-19: Impacts & opportunities report
This report from the City of Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild provides recommendations to support the recovery of communities, organizations, partners and businesses from COVID-19. It outlines recommendations specific to addressing anti-Black systemic racism and social determinants of health.
Conseils sur la sécurité culturelle pour les cliniciens pendant la pandémie de COVID-19
Le Collège royal des médecins et chirurgiens du Canada présente dans cette page Web les cinq conseils à suivre par les cliniciens qui veulent adopter des pratiques adaptées aux réalités culturelles au moment d’évaluer et de traiter des Autochtones atteints de la COVID-19.
Communicating about the covid-19 vaccines: Guidance and sample messages for public health practitioners
This webpage from the Berkeley Media Studies Group explores hesitancy regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. It also provides tips for public health to communicate effectively about COVID-19 vaccines and related equity aspects, and includes sample messages.