Issues

The GTA is booming with development and revitalization projects, but that growth doesn't have to come at the expense of local communities.

ISNA Canada’s Elaaf Siddiqui shares her perspective on Islamophobia today and the inspiration she gets from Muslim youth

Investment in a strong and sustainable community services sectors is vital to our shared future – and not just to respond to urgent and basic needs. But also, to tackle the most troubling systemic issues -- where poverty, geography and equity intersect, -- that limit the full capacity of our communities today and rob our province of potential for the future.

Social capital is not just a nice to have, but a must have. Learn more about this critical connective tissue that makes communities safer for all

Breaking the cycle of trauma has Indigenous peoples in Canada working through more than 150 years of hurt.

Maybe you’ve heard the term ‘food desert,’ but what about ‘food swamp’? Here’s what that means—and why you might be living in one without even knowing it. Food insecurity doesn’t always look like you think.

Street kids are not just rebels without a cause—and they want (and need) your help.

The gap between rich and poor impacts both mental and physical health for everyone. And COVID-19 is taking this realization mainstream

Misconceptions and stereotypes around drug use are dehumanizing and unhelpful.

With rising unaffordability and income inequality in Toronto and the GTA, food banks are needed more than ever

How do you eliminate gendered poverty? Start by creating smart public policies, like these places around the globe.

Seniors are living longer than ever, but that doesn’t mean they’re living life to the fullest. As society ages and families become more dispersed, loneliness and senior isolation are on the radar of healthcare professionals.