Resource Library
Welcome to the Engaging for Health Equity resource library.
We’ve compiled relevant articles and resources that explore COVID-19 and considerations of equity, the structural and social determinants of health, and vulnerable populations. Discover policy papers, webinars, articles and more! Please use the search function below to search by topic or resource type. To suggest a resource for this resource library, please contact us.
Community Toolkit
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We have curated our top resources for community leaders, front-line staff and community practitioners to prepare for and address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and promote community resilience.
Statement – Racism in response to COVID-19 harms us all
A press release by the Canadian Human Rights Commission made on April 8, 2020 to apprise Canadians about the escalation of racism, specifically against people of Asian origin, since the emergence of COVID-19.
Conversation series: Health equity, determinants of health and COVID-19
To support equity-informed responses, the NCCDH is hosting a series of community conversations exploring equity-informed responses through action on the social and structural determinants of health.
Covid-19 Food systems policy proposals from the food movement (Canada)
In the wake of Covid-19, a diversity of policies and programs are being proposed by those in the food movement. Food Secure Canada has put together a spreadsheet of food systems policy proposals from civil society, to track the development of innovative ideas across the country.
NCCDH: Equity-informed responses to COVID-19
The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) has compiled a list of resources related to health equity and the social determinants of health that are of relevance to Canadian public health.
COVID-19 Harm Reduction Resources
As two public health crises collide, the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition is gathering insight and guidance on best practices for people who use drugs and healthcare providers.
Coalition for Healthy School Food: School Food COVID-19 Responses
The Coalition for Health School Food has compiled media articles about the incredible work of organizations across Canada who are helping to feed the children who normally rely on a school food program.
Growing resilience and equity: A food policy action plan in the context of Covid-19
Growing Resilience and Equity: A Food Policy Action Plan in the Context of Covid-19 outlines Food Secure Canada’s policy action plan for renewing Canada’s food system in response to COVID-19.
Addressing the impacts of COVID-19 in food crises, April – December 2020
FAO’s component of the Global COVID-19 Humanitarian Response Plan.
Covid 19 and Persons Experiencing Homelessness or Vulnerable Housing
Recommendations from the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians on discharge recommendations for people experiencing homelessness, testing, isolation facilities and general coordination of comprehensive management between ER depts., public health, shelters and...
The Homelessness Hub
A website that fully explains homelessness, provides extensive learning and research resources, and stories.
COVID-19 Response Framework for People Experiencing Homelessness
This guide written by physician and public health experts provides specific recommendations for providing front-line support for the homeless on Covid 19 testing, surveillance, communication, risk stratification, providing isolation shelters and cohorting Covid 19 positive cases in community-based shelters.
Ten Equity Considerations of the Coronavirus COVID 19 Outbreak in the United-States
Equity and justice challenges are described in this detailed list of implications to equity of the COVID-19 crisis.
Vulnerable populations and COVID-19
Suggestions regarding public health to reduce spread and harmful impacts of COVID-19.
Covid-19 And Indigenous Communities: Family Conversations
A conversation and communication brief from Dr. Alika Lafontaine for Indigenous families and communities.
COVID-19 and the Canadian workforce Reforming EI to protect more workers
Recommendations to protect and support Canadian Workers through the COVID-19 pandemic.