The Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei), a unique and venerated primate species endemic to the Eastern Himalayas, particularly Bhutan, confronts persistent challenges as a result of interactions with human populations (Thinley et al., 2019). Bhutan, well-known for its dedication to environmental preservation, presents a distinctive arena to explore the tolerance levels of local communities towards the […]

Ce projet a pour objectif d’examiner les facteurs influençant la mobilité géographique des délinquants sexuels, en vue de mieux comprendre leurs comportements de déplacement pour commettre des crimes. La majorité des recherches actuelles montrent que ces individus tendent à rester proches de leur domicile, mais des cas de déplacements plus longs restent peu explorés et […]

Cities are key sites for understanding migrant integration and refugee protection around the world. In fact, many cities protect and include inhabitants who are denied legal status by nation states. In Canada and the US, these cities are called “sanctuary cities;” in other countries they have labels such as solidarity cities, cities of refuge, communities […]

This study focuses on integrating AI into screenwriting to ideate and develop nuanced stories addressing themes such as trauma, political upheaval, and racial conflict. Centred on Black consciousness within white liberal settings, the study emphasises ethical AI-human collaboration to ensure cultural sensitivity and authenticity. The Interplay between AI and the transformation narratives underline the potential […]

Ce projet est une phase II d’un précédent stage financé par Mitacs en 2021. Elle vise à ancrer davantage la politique dans le territoire en établissant une démarche d’évaluation de son impact social dans le milieu. Toujours à partir d’une approche de co-construction, nous souhaitons dans cette phase II : 1) Établir un plan d’action […]

Ce projet de recherche vise à examiner l’usage des expressions référentielles en français du Canada et en français de France, en se concentrant sur le discours politique. On s’intéresse plus particulièrement à la questions de la référence vague (on, les gens…) et à la manière dont elles sont employées pour introduire des informations non factuelles […]

The proposed research project is a theoretical study on the group silencing of Indigenous communities and advocacy groups in South Africa and Canada. The aim is to look into the historical and current systems, mechanisms, and some seemingly innocent acts that silence Indigenous groups and their advocacy groups and shed light on the significance of […]

This project explores the emotional and cultural dynamics of artificial intelligence (AI) development across four global sites—Canada, the UK, India, and the US—by examining how emotions shape decision-making, productivity, and well-being within distributed teams. Focusing on the workplace processes of a leading transnational AI firm, the research addresses critical industry challenges in managing intercultural collaboration […]

The proposal aligns with an ongoing project conducted by the Gilbrea Dementia SHARE group which investigates the impact of a nature-based support program for older adults with dementia and their caregivers. This study focuses on social health and well-being outcomes for individuals living with dementia. The proposed project aims to identify the socio-ecological factors influencing […]

This project will explore the role of traditional Filipino homes in preserving cultural stories and building community, focusing on how spaces like verandas and common areas support social interaction and storytelling, especially among women. By studying these architectural features, the project aims to highlight how Filipino culture is passed down through generations, with a particular […]

Many more people living with dementia are and will inhabit public built and social environments, and adaptations of existing spaces, programs, services and polices are required to foster equitable inclusion of people with dementia. Yet, how dementia is situated within the scope of municipal mandates and responsibilities to meet community needs is unclear. This research […]

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions posing significant physical and mental health harm to those affected. While anorexia nervosa (AN) – a condition characterized by food restriction resulting in low body weight is likely the best-known eating disorder, there are several other types of eating disorders, including atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN). However, eating disorder […]