This research project focuses on helping Indigenous communities and local groups in the Yukon region develop their own systems for growing and supplying native plant seeds. These systems are important because they can help restore lands that have been damaged by activities like mining. Right now, one of the main problems is that there aren’t […]

This project seeks to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms by which disability affects workers. We will utilize an occupational health psychology perspective to examine the ways different types of workplaces supports (like social support) might be effective at reducing experienced disability and promoting health. For this purpose, the research team will first […]

Ce projet vise le développement d’une méthode d’évaluation des facteurs environnementaux, sociaux et de gouvernance (ou facteurs ESG) adaptée aux municipalités canadiennes sans notation de crédit dans le but de soutenir l’investissement responsable d’AlphaFixe Capital. Les activités envisagées comprennent l’élaboration d’une méthodologie adaptée aux spécificités locales, son essai et l’automatisation de la collecte de données […]

To address climate change, sustainable growth, and biodiversity loss, Halifax needs to manage growth through the sustainable development of its urban, suburban and rural communities. To better understand challenges and opportunities, research is required to support the development of a policy framework for these areas. The proposed project will identify policy options for sustainable land […]

The project (future monograph) will investigate representations of Kyiv in Ukrainian and Russian literatures and media of the past two decades in the broader context of the cultural history of the city and text of Kyiv in the modern epoch. I will examine how Ukrainian and Russian intellectuals, writers, and activists have conceptualized and claimed […]

The North Coast of British Columbia is a site of increasing industrial development, whose impacts pose an increasing threat to the health and well-being of Gitga’at people and their Territory. Though there are numerous monitoring programs to assess these impacts, Gitga’at have raised concerns about certain activities, such as tourism and recreational fishing, are currently […]

System transformation efforts that optimize access to the right care at the right time with a goal to reduce wait times in mental health services could make a difference to the lives of all Canadians. In response to the impending crisis of access barriers to mental health care, this project will evaluate the implementation of […]

Our goals are to evaluate the effectiveness of research funding in the Canadian agri-food sector, through the lens of research outcomes and alignment with government priorities, and to benchmark the benefits of the government funding programs internationally. After building a comprehensive database of available funding across Canada, we will mobilize analytical tools to qualify and […]

The small-scale food processing industry is underrepresented within scholarly and industry discourses, despite its vital role in local economies, food systems, supply chains, and Canadian food security. How can a financing model developed by the Small Scale Food Processors Association (SSFPA) best enable its members to continue to innovate, support local economies, and contribute to […]

Le rôle des hommes est devenu un aspect incontournable aux efforts pour l’égalité des genres, car les schémas de domination associés à certains modèles de masculinités sont souvent nuisibles. Dans ce contexte, certaines pratiques d’intervention psychosociale s’appuient dorénavant sur les modèles de masculinités dites positives et sur l’approche transformationnelle de genre. Ces interventions tiennent à […]

Titre : Développer le journalisme culturel dans un média indépendant. Pivot est un jeune média indépendant offrant aux Québécoises et Québécois une autre option par rapport aux sources d’information existante. Fruit de la fusion des médias multi-plateformes « Ricochet » (fondé en 2014) et Majeur (fondé en 2020), avec la participation du média d’enquête « […]

En 2022, la Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses (FTQ) et plusieurs des syndicats qui y sont affiliés se sont dotés de politique afin de participer à la transition écologique juste que nos sociétés doivent entamer pour répondre aux enjeux écologiques. La FTQ souhaite mettre sur pied et offrir des formations accès sur l’apprentissage par les […]