Re-thinking food security and accessibility with and for 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada – a co-design approach to a customizable model of service

Food insecurity disproportionally affect people of the 2S/LGBTQI+ communities. Food insecurity is intersectional: people who belong to one or more marginalized groups, like 2S/LGBTQI+ are at greater risk of experiencing food insecurity. This project’s objectives are to more effectively understand and address the food security and accessibility needs of and with 2S/LGBTQI+ communities, across Canada […]

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Real-time visual feedback in swimming – FORM Swim Goggles (2)

The partner sells smart swim goggles. The goggles measure several variables such as stroke, swim speed, and heart rate, and project the information into the goggle lens to provide real-time feedback to the swimmer. The challenge the partner faces is to scientifically validate the instrumentation and application of the goggles to assisting swimmers in optimizing […]

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Saskatchewan Roughriders Fan Community and Newcomers

This research seeks to explore the ways fans use shared ritual performances to accumulate and mobilize symbolic capital in ways that allow them to distinguish their own loyalty from those of other fans. The implications of these rituals on growing a fan base by adding new members from different backgrounds (specifically newcomers to Canada) will […]

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Bénéfices économiques, socioculturels et environnementaux découlant du mode de vie en « Cohabitat » sur les personnes qui y résident et les territoires où il s’implante.

Promoteur au Québec du Cohabitat, qui réunit des ménages souhaitant mettre en commun leurs ressources et espaces de vie pour concevoir, financer et administrer collectivement leur logement, Village Urbain souhaite prendre la juste mesure des bienfaits tirés par les personnes qui y vivent et les territoires où s’implante ce type d’habitat mutualisé abordable, diversifié et […]

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Evaluating the Pleins Rayons model for inclusive employment of individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism: A potential pathway for the development of inclusive employment in Québec?

In Québec, few local organizations focus on inclusive employment and training for individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities (ID). Pleins Rayons is one such organization, with promising programs. However, existing research lacks comprehensive evaluation of its impact. Our proposed research aims to fill this gap by assessing Pleins Rayons’ activities and their effects on individuals […]

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Implementation and evaluation of a workplace mental health intervention for skilled trades apprentices and contractors in Ontario, Canada

Within the skilled trades industry, there is a pressing need to attract new workers and retain old workers. This need is especially apparent today due to the aging workforce and difficulties finding apprentices who are qualified for the role. Unfortunately, the mental and physical health of apprentices often are overlooked. To address these issues, we […]

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Development of a Computational Model for Characterizing Viscoelastic Polymer Solutions

Understanding the stretchy qualities of complex fluids is crucial for industries such as inkjet printing, food manufacturing, fiber spinning, and pharmaceuticals. Special devices called filament and capillary breakup rheometers are often used to study these properties. Despite this, one of the biggest challenges in these industries is accurately measuring the “relaxation times” — a key […]

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