Federal government must reverse cuts to refugee health: Alliance's Open Letter to Minister of Immigration on Changes to Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

Dear Minister Diab, I am writing to you in my role as the Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Healthier Communities. The Alliance for Healthier Communities is the voice of a vibrant network of community-governed, inter-professional primary health care organizations who provide comprehensive healthcare to those who face the most barriers to accessing care, including refugees, asylum claimants and applicants, as well as other newcomers to Canada.

Black History Month – Alliance Statement and Interview with Dr. Akeem Stewart, Provincial Lead Black Health and Wellness

Throughout Black History Month, there will be opportunities to celebrate Black history, culture and innovation, chances to learn about the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians to life in this country and beyond, and important lessons and history to learn. Especially during this month, but also every day, we have the chance to learn about history from the stark facts of oppression and the history of anti-Black racism here in Canada, and its ongoing impacts on Black people and communities and their health.

Alliance's 2026 Pre-Budget Recommendations: Strengthening Primary Health Care and Expanding Attachment Using the Neighbourhood Health Home and Link Workers

January 30, 2026

Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy Minister of Finance of Ontario

Re: Pre-Budget Submission – Strengthening Primary Health Care and Expanding Attachment

Dear Minister Bethlenfalvy,

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Alliance statement

As we mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour all survivors of residential schools and the sixties scoop, their families, and all the children who never came home. We hold and acknowledge the truths of the intergenerational trauma that Indigenous people and communities have endured and continue to live through because of hundreds of years of systemic racism and colonial violence. We recognize this day is not only about remembrance, but about action and change — guided by truth, humility, and respect.

Alliance statement: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples History Month while reflecting on what it means to listen and act

As we mark National Indigenous Peoples History Month in June, and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we want to pause and reflect on what it means to listen, and what it means to act.

Being in solidarity must always extend beyond words, statements and commitments. When we commit to action and hold ourselves accountable, change is possible. This month we’re focused on reaffirming our commitments to listening to the truth, and acting on oppression, reducing risks, harms and injustices by:

Celebrating Pride and Standing Together to Push Back Against Oppression

As we celebrate Pride Month 2025, it’s with a sense of sorrow, grief and anger in our hearts at the attacks on people based on who they are, where they’re from, who they love, the colour of their skin. In Canada and around the world, we see long sought after and fought for change, change that affords dignity, human rights and safety from violence for 2SLGBTQ+ and other marginalized people, being threatened. We see the ravages of hate and ignorance of fear taking a toll on people’s lives, their mental health, and the strength of communities.