Co-creation and evaluation of tools to facilitate the implementation and appropriation of evidence-based adapted physical activity training modules for community-based organizations.

Based on the needs of community partners (Viomax and Adaptavie), we co-developed nine training modules and successfully trained kinesiologists who provide adapted physical activity services to persons with disabilities. Our proposed project aims to co-create and evaluate tools to support the implementation of these training modules within adapted physical activity community-based organizations who provide adapted […]

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Ouverture d’un Costco à Rimouski : Assurer des retombées positives pour le secteur bioalimentaire du territoire du Bas-Saint-Laurent

Le détaillant Costco ouvrira une succursale à Rimouski en 2025. Ce projet mesurera les impacts socioéconomiques sur divers groupes d’acteurs du secteur bioalimentaire du territoire de l’installation d’un gros joueur comme Costco dans une région éloignée. Il vise aussi à documenter les pratiques d’approvisionnement de la compagnie et de la succursale à l’aune du développement […]

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CO24-150-ICESI1

This internship, in collaboration with the Public Actions Group of ICESI University (GAPI), focuses on the critical study of climate change’s impact on human migration and human rights. Our investigation will cover seven key topics: natural phenomena driving human mobility, the effects of climate-induced migration on human rights, the vulnerabilities of migrating groups, livelihood losses […]

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Anodyne<>ECU

Anodyne clearly states in its mission statement that it exists to solve one problem: climate change. They do this by engineering scalable, modular technology that harnesses the power of nature to help industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The engineers and chemists who comprise the company continue to innovate and produce Anodyne’s product line. Anodyne’s ultimate […]

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Cryptocurrency Adoption in Canada

This research project aims to help the Bank of Canada understand how people in Canada are using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies are becoming more popular, but their prices often have large fluctuations, which can make them risky to use. By studying survey data, the project will explore how Canadians include cryptocurrencies in their investments and […]

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Building locally led community health program to optimize health equity and ensure sustainable and resilient community health system in Africa: Lesson from IFRC global community health program

The continued health disparities and the recent public health challenges including COVID-19 pandemic and epidemics have highlighted for the need of more resilient community-based health system in Africa and beyond. Robust evidence is crucial by examining the lessons learned during practice of community-based health programs to build locally led better community health systems in Africa. […]

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Comparative international jurisdiction scan of business continuity planning statutes and regulations

DRI Canada is a non-profit association of private and public sector employees, dedicated to business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency management. DRI Canada provides graduated training and certification in business continuity planning, emergency management, risk management, disaster response, crisis management and resilience, as well as two specialized certificates in business continuity for healthcare and cyber […]

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Affordability and Climate with BC Climate Emergency Campaign

The Climate Emergency Unit (CEU), in collaboration with the BC Climate Emergency Campaign, seeks to understand how politicians, media, and civil society organizations in British Columbia frame the connection between affordability and the climate crisis, aiming to shift public perception towards viewing climate spending as an investment in the future. By exploring successful framing strategies […]

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DIY Air Cleaner Project

Periods of extreme heat and firesmoke are becoming more frequent in British Columbia with devastating consequences. People living at the intersections of poverty, medical vulnerability and low quality housing are often disproportionately impacted by these events. Our research seeks to answer the following questions: 1) How do communities currently navigate these exposures, 2) How can […]

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