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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Alternative federal budget recovery plan
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ 2020 Alternative Federal Budget Recovery Plan takes a health-in-all-policies approach to planning for a just recovery from COVID-19. The plan outlines concrete plans for a caring economy, income support, healthier
How do macro-level structural determinants affect inequalities in mental health? – A systematic revi
This journal article from McAllister et al. offers results of a systematic review of quantitative research demonstrating an impact of structural determinants on mental health inequities.
Australian COVID-19 policy responses: Good for health equity or a missed opportunity?
This report from the Menzies Centre for Health Governance in Australia undertakes a qualitative assessment of the potential risks and opportunities related to health equity within government policy responses to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic across sectors.
Health equity policy platform for COVID-19 response and recovery
This policy platform, designed by Human Impact Partners (HIP), highlights policy ideas that were generated by grassroot organizations, with the aim of establishing public health interventions led by communities most impacted by these inequities (e.g., Black, Indigenous and Latinx communities). Although written in the U.S. context, this document can inform policy interventions related to COVID-19 response and recovery in Canada.
Webinar: Actionable ways to address anti-Black racism & police violence through public health practice
This webinar took place in English. The ubiquitous anti-Black racism within law enforcement has led to the loss of many innocent Black lives at the hands of police officers. Andrew Loku, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet and George Floyd are among the many Black lives that
Addressing law enforcement violence as a public health issue
This policy statement by the American Public Health Association (APHA) describes the historical roots and research behind law enforcement violence against people of colour. The statement positions this as an urgent and longstanding public health issue.
Who’s missing out? COVID-19 supports and benefits rapid analysis
This report from the Wellesley Institute describes a survey and subsequent analysis of the accessibility of COVID-19 income support programs and benefits.
Why social policies make coronavirus worse
This commentary article from Think Global Health describes COVID-19 as a syndemic related to increased chronic disease risk due to inequitable income policies.
Take action on income supports
Cette page Web de l’Institut Broadbent porte sur les changements apportés par le gouvernement fédéral dans ses politiques afin de fournir une aide financière aux travailleurs aux prises à des difficultés en raison de la COVID-19.