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Structural determinants

Working together to thrive: Well-being and public health

Growing momentum around well-being as a shared policy goal provides opportunities for public health to leverage well-being approaches to advance population health, health equity and planetary health for current and future generations, and to share public health expertise in support of well-being initiatives.

Racism, power, and health equity: The case of tenant organizing

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.

Determining Health: Migrant health issue brief

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.

Black health primer [Online course]

This online course from the Black Health Education Collaborative addresses critical gaps in medical and public health education and training on anti-Black racism. Through eight interactive modules, it supports learners to deepen their understanding of anti-Black racism and identify solutions to address the health inequities experienced by Black people and communities in Canada.