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Polycrisis in Ontario: Public Policy in a Time of Late Stage Global Capitalism
Abstract
There is growing concern about the health and overall well-being of societies stemming from the neo-liberal oriented governments reducing their management of the economy, weakening programs and supports to the population, and shifting public goods to the private sector. This is often attributed to aspects of the economic and political imperatives associated with late-stage global capitalism. In the context of ongoing economic upheavals, economic stagnation, and the retrenchment of the welfare state, a polycrisis exists in many nations related to various key social determinants of health and well-being. The polycrisis is so severe as to suggest it represents the profound contradiction between the need of the capitalist economic system for capital accumulation and successful social reproduction. This paper explores these issues in Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, and evaluates their consequences for health and well-being. The polycrisis manifesting in Ontario of inadequate access to housing, escalating food insecurity, growing precarious employment, widening income and wealth inequalities, and a healthcare crisis that threatens the provision of public health services underscores the urgent need for profound reform or even transformation of the economic system towards a post-capitalist, socialist economy. The paper concludes by exploring how such transformations could come about.  


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From: Social Determinants of Health <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Carles Muntaner <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 1, 2024 10:21 AM
To: sdoh
Subject: Re: [SDOH] Ontario Health's Social Determinants of Health Framework


Thank you!

Looks great!

Cordially

Carles


Carles Muntaner MD PhD MHS
Professor
University of Toronto
&
MAP Center for Urban Health Solutions
St Mike´s Hospital, Toronto
Canada

Co-Editor-in-chief
International Journal of Social Deterninants of Health

I acknowledge that I continue to benefit from living in Tkaronto on lands that should remain under the full jurisdiction of the Wendat, the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Mississaugas of the Credit nations. As a migrant settler from Catalonia, I recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism as well as the resilience and resistance of Indigenous peoples and nations across Turtle Island. I commit to addressing my complicity by remaining in direct opposition to colonial violence and strive to practice solidarity with Indigenous peoples always.

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From: Social Determinants of Health <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Dennis Raphael <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: April 1, 2024 10:13
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [SDOH] Ontario Health's Social Determinants of Health Framework

Good morning and Happy Monday!

Hope you had a lovely long weekend.

We have some exciting news to share with you.

First, we would like to offer a sincere thank you for participating in Ontario Health’s social determinants of health interviews and merit review survey – your feedback was incredibly valuable.

Second, we are excited to share that our Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Framework is now available on Ontario Health’s website<https://www.ontariohealth.ca/system-planning/social-determinants-of-health-framework>. The SDoH framework was developed through extensive research and consultations – including with you – and includes eight key evidence-based principles. It is our hope that this framework supports a paradigm shift where social needs are incorporated into care planning at both the individual and population level.

Third, we are finalizing accompanying resource guides for each of the eight principles that will provide tangible examples and resources to action each one – we will share those once they’re finalized.

We hope you take some time to read through the framework and join us in championing holistic care for everyone in Ontario. Together, we can ensure better coordination and integration for improved health outcomes.

Thank you and have a wonderful day 😊

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