This project aims at developing information and knowledge that will promote public and policy support for the long-term sustainability of the agricultural system surrounding the greenbelt. Based on a preliminary research led by the Friends of Greenbelt Foundation, this research will develop a monitoring framework for the viability and protection of the agricultural system in […]

This study will systematically review the role of the private sector in the management of NCDs (including cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.) in developing countries, and its implications to Kyrgyzstan. We will try to understand how low- and middle-income countries with similar GDP per capita, disease burden, and health system needs have harnessed the capacity of […]

The research analyzes the structures of social networks, the varying uses of social media and information diffusion among social networking sites’ users in Kyrgyzstan as a pilot study and possibly expand in a subsequent project to Central Asia. We will study social media consequences on politics, the rise of populism, democracy, equality, participation, diversity, deliberation, […]

The research will highlight the COVID-19 related economic and social challenges faced by Syrian Refugees who have settled in Rural Canada. These new residents have settled, started to adjust to life in Canada, and have suddenly found themselves challenged by economic and social uncertainty brought about by COVID-19. The results of this research will help […]

The Canadian agricultural sector has been particularly effected by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to shortages in agricultural labour, the sector relies on the annual arrival of migrant workers, which in 2020 was disrupted due to the travel restrictions and quarantine orders enacted to fight the spread of this virus. As a result, […]

This project will investigate possible alternative blood donation screening criteria that could lead to sexual and gender minorities who are sexually active being allowed to donate blood without a mandatory waiting period since their last sexual encounter. Currently in Canada, any cisgender man who has sex with another man must wait three months since that […]

Les Banques alimentaires du Québec (BAQ) veillent au partage équitable et s’assure de mettre en commun des ressources, de l’expertise et des informations afin de répondre de façon plus efficace aux Québécois en situation de pauvreté; elles sont un acteur incontournable et reconnu comme chef de file en matière d’aide alimentaire au Québec. Ce projet […]

Coastal communities in British Columbia are economic hubs and gateways to marine resources. The health of these communities’ depends on having sustainable food systems. How these communities’ access and eat local marine foods can be threatened by economic and environmental pressures – including the impact global climate change has on marine environments. In order to […]

Suite aux déclarations d’insolvabilité de nombreuses entreprises du secteur privé tels que le Groupe Capitales Médias, Mabe, l’entreprise minière Cliffs et Sears dont les employés sont bénéficiaires d’un régime de retraite à prestations déterminées, la Fédération Canadienne des Retraités est confrontée au fait que qu’un grand nombre de retraités seront privé d’au moins 30% de […]

L’intolérance, ou la maltraitance, entre résidents en résidence privée pour aînés (RPA) est un sujet émergent de préoccupations pour les secteurs privé, public et communautaire. Peu de pratiques et d’outils validés existent pour contrer l’intolérance entre résidents en RPA et pour promouvoir le « bien vivre ensemble ». Le présent projet a pour but de […]

This project will involve the research of international development assistance policy in Canada. It will focus on two case studies: Lebanese Special Measures Program and the life of distinguished Canadian humanitarian Lewis Perinbam. This research would contribute to a better understanding of the history of international development assistance in Canada. The partners in this project […]

Canadian community foundations significantly support post-secondary institutions and students in their provision of merit and needs based awards and bursaries. Yet little is known about the impacts of these investments for students. The Edmonton Community Foundation has partnered with UAlberta (Community Service-Learning) and the Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) to explore the impacts of a […]