Together, we will chart the way
to the world’s healthiest cities.
MAP is Canada’s largest research centre focused on health equity and the social determinants of health. Internationally recognized for groundbreaking science and innovation, MAP develops and implements real-world, evidence-driven program and policy solutions that disrupt cycles of socioeconomic exclusion and poor health. Learn more
MAP and Staples Canada have come together to raise awareness of inequity in Canada and fund the development of program and policy solutions.
The Scientists Leading the Way
Internationally recognized for groundbreaking science and innovation, MAP scientists are changing the way the world understands the health consequences of inequality in Canada.
What We Do
Through scientific excellence, a focus on rapid scale-up, and long-term community partnerships, our research is improving health — and lives — in Canada.
World-leading science and innovation 
Street-level, scalable solutions 
Partnerships first
Research Projects
Our work covers a broad spectrum of interrelated topics, such as homelessness, harm reduction, and access to health care. Learn more by exploring some of our past and present work.
News
- July 23, 2026REACH Nexus at St. Michael’s Hospital launches revamped I’m Ready 2.0, expanding free HIV self-testing access in Canada
- July 23, 2026Rates of opioid toxicity deaths highest among construction and trades workers, study finds
- July 22, 2026Access to oral swab HIV self-testing kits expanded as part of national program