Based on interviews with tenants who have been racially and economically marginalized and who are organizing to build power, this article makes the case that community organizing contributes to improved housing conditions, leading to healthier and more equitable communities.
Immigration status is a significant yet often overlooked determinant of health. This issue brief outlines the health and health equity impacts of immigration status for migrants in Canada to build understanding and guide public health planning, policy and action.
This blog post from the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health features a webinar recording and conceptual model outlining four key ways housing impacts health.
This report from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs analyzes the housing crisis facing Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including its physical and mental health impacts. The report presents 20 recommendations to address systemic inequities and support long-term, sustainable and self-determined housing solutions.
Discover Season 2, Episode 4 “Disrupting for racial and climate justice,” by listening to the episode and/or reading the episode companion document, which includes a written transcript, key quotes, related resources and discussion questions to support reflection, sharing and action.