Health equity does not happen by accident

Accepting the truth of health inequity requires us to be honest about the fact that not everyone starts from the same place.

Equity requires us to intentionally examine the underlying reasons for inequities, and then design solutions that meet people where they are, writes Suelyn Knight. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Opinion

BY SUELYN KNIGHT

April 22, 2026

All Canadians should have what they need in order to be healthy—that is what health equity looks like. However, a finding from a

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