Poverty makes people sick. Mental health issues are on the increase in our community; however, stigma and lack of resources often prevent us from seeking help. African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians are four times more at risk of developing diabetes, cataracts, and many other illnesses. One in seven people living with HIV in Canada is ...
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4 July 2025 In Articles, Equity/Anti-Black Racism, Our Health By noel
Canada’s lack of race-based COVID-19 data hurting Black Canadians
Canada’s Lack of Race-Based COVID-19 Data Is Hurting Black Canadians: Experts By Olivia Bowden – Global News Rachel, a frontline worker in social services in the Greater Toronto Area, juggles multiple jobs. After a long day, she returns home to her children. That evening, she learns that a resident at her facility has been hospitalized ...
4 July 2025 In Articles, Equity/Anti-Black Racism, Our Health By noel
Ontario To Start Collecting Race-Based Data From COVID-19 Patients
After months of pressure from Black community advocates and health experts, Ontario announced it will soon begin collecting race-based and socioeconomic data on COVID-19. Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Williams said the province is consulting with health equity experts to determine what information to collect. So far, no further details have been provided. However, Ontario ...
4 July 2025 In Equity/Anti-Black Racism, News, Our Health By noel
Toronto Declares Anti-Black Racism A Public Health Crisis
Toronto has officially declared anti-Black racism a public health crisis in the city. The move comes a week after a coalition of Black health leaders, backed by NDP leader Andrea Horwarth, called on the Ford government to formally recognize anti-Black racism as a public health crisis. The motion, introduced by Joe Cressy, was unanimously approved ...
4 July 2025 In Articles, Our Health By noel
Ontario Government Launches Investigation, Takes Over 5 Long-Term Care Homes
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) released a disturbing report regarding five high-risk long-term care homes in Ontario: Orchard Villa in Pickering, Altamont Care Community in Scarborough, Eatonville in Etobicoke, Hawthorne Place in North York, and Holland Christian Homes Grace Manor in Brampton. Some of the key findings include: Residents being left in bed in soiled ...