Finding Access to Social Services for Calgary’s Non-Status Migrants

This study 1) examines the lives of 3 to 5 non-status migrants in Calgary; 2) determines the challenges that these individuals face in accessing healthcare and social services; and 3) ascertains available services as well as the obstacles to services that are essential to these individuals’ social and economic integration. In general, my research answers […]

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Validation d’une approche de modélisation d’espaces d’agriculture intégrée au bâtiment (eAIB) à l’aide d’études de cas

La recherche consistera à valider une approche de modélisation d’espaces d’agriculture intégrée à un bâtiment (eAIB) par la collection de données mesurées. Il s’agit d’un outil de conception développé au sein d’un logiciel de modélisation de bâtiments pour simuler l’impact des plantes sur leur environnement. L’approche sera testée dans le cadre de la réalisation de […]

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Pertinence et perception sociale du nouveau concept d’aire protégée polyvalente dans le cadre de l’inscription de l’île d’Anticosti comme site du patrimoine mondial

En 2017, l’île d’Anticosti a été retenue sur la Liste indicative des sites du patrimoine mondial du Canada, première étape d’une reconnaissance par l’UNESCO. La Municipalité de l’île d’Anticosti et son partenaire Nature Québec ont interpellé l’Université Laval pour les appuyer dans l’élaboration du futur système de protection de l’île. L’objectif du projet sera d’évaluer […]

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L’adoption des pratiques de menus durables dans les établissements de santé québécois : une étude de faisabilité

L’alimentation durable peut avoir des répercussions bénéfiques sur l’environnement, la santé, l’économie, et la société. L’introduction de la durabilité dans l’alimentation des individus est un processus long et complexe, et les leaders de changement doivent être en mesure de comprendre les perceptions des gens qui œuvrent dans le domaine de l’offre alimentaire. Le projet compte […]

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Coupled human-salmon-bear systems of coastal British Columbia

The Raincoast Conservation Foundation pursues conservation initiatives in coastal British Columbia through science, outreach, and sustainable economies, such as ecotourism or community-driven fisheries management informed by local knowledge and ecology. The success of wildlife viewing ecotourism greatly depends on knowing areas and time periods predictably used by target species. The goal of the proposed research […]

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The impacts of agricultural insecticides and new regulatory schemes on the health of wild and managed bees.

Agricultural pesticides are one of several stressors contributing to the global decline of insect pollinators. More specifically, there is strong evidence of harm from neonicotinoid insecticides. Many jurisdictions are implementing new rules to restrict use of these common pesticides. While regulators have largely focused on reducing pollinator exposure to neonicotinoids, other insecticides also have the […]

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Economic Implications of Policy Change in Rural Regions: Implications of Legalizing Cannabis in the Kootenay Region

How does policy created by the federal government impact local rural regions? What are the positive and negative implications of policy changes made in Ottawa? This research focuses on understanding the economic implications of changes in federal policies in rural areas. With better understanding, businesses and community serving organizations can better plan for economic implications […]

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Do Physical Activity Levels Predict Functional Improvements following a Structured Exercise Program for Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment?

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian women, representing 26 percent of all diagnostics. The overall cancer survival rate has increased from 25% in the 1940s to 60%. Thus, the proportion of breast cancer survivors is increasing significantly. There is a consensus that survivors benefit from exercise during and after treatment. However, […]

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Establishment of a Pressure Ulcer Biobank from Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Pressure ulcers (PUs) are a major health problem in people with spinal cord injuries (SCIs). PUs increase hospital admissions, with 25% of SCI treatment cost linked to PU management. Currently, treatment is limited and new therapeutic options are required. Wound fluid from PUs is invaluable for researchers as it allows a detailed study of the […]

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Évaluation de l’analyse hiérarchique de tâche pour déterminer des exigences permettant de concevoir des technologies numériques basées sur l’intelligence artificielle

Les avancées en intelligence artificielle (IA) permettent de plus en plus d’automatiser des tâches hautement cognitives qui, jusqu’à présent, étaient réalisées exclusivement par des humains. Or, la littérature sur la spécification des exigences ne couvre pas spécifiquement les technologies numériques (TN) basées sur l’IA étant donné qu’elle implique un changement de paradigme fondamental en développement […]

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Northern Centre for Sustainability: research and advocacy for changes in municipal regulations and building code for the construction of a carbon-negative, energy-positive, waste-positive and closed water loop building above the 60th parallel

Ecology North wants to hire architecture, engineering and urban interns to assists in the research, outreach, awareness and education of the world’s most advanced sustainable building practices, towards the creation of a building that makes the best use of regenerative architecture, to heal the planet and the people. The project is for the construction of […]

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Peer Information and Substance Use Decision Making in Street-Involved Youth

This research aims to learn more about the way that homeless and street-involved evaluate information regarding substance use from their peers. To this end, this research team will work with Operation Come Home, a non-profit organization supporting homeless and at-risk youth in downtown Ottawa. The research team will recruit and interview 40 – 50 youth […]

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