Transportation plays a significant role in the economic and social well-being of Canadians. Not only do commercial transportation industries (i.e. air, truck, rail, water) in Canada account for a signficant percentage of the GDP, but also “safe, efficient, sustainable and reliable transportation systems are critical…to the quality of life of Canadians.”

This latest report by the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination looks at the intricate connections between health, poverty and transportation. The report reviews poverty as a social determinant of health, looks at the connection between poverty, transportation and medical services and considers the impact of transportation inaffordability on overall quality of life.

Read the full report here: Intersection of Health, Transportation & Poverty