Small-scale fisheries and the seafood systems they support in Canada are not well understood. It is unknown exactly how many people participate in small-scale fisheries, the types of fisheries operations they have, or where they sell their catch. The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) hosts a network called Local Catch Canada (LCC) , which is a […]

Ce projet vise à mieux comprendre la façon dont les gouvernements locaux peuvent renforcer le lien de confiance et favoriser le dialogue avec la population, au-delà des contextes électoraux ou des mécanismes formels de participation citoyenne. Il s’inscrit dans un contexte où des changements sociaux transforment les dynamiques de communication entre les personnes élues et […]

The Madhu Verma Migrant Justice Centre’s main program is operating a migrant worker legal clinic that assists migrant workers in accessing legal aid and social services in New Brunswick. We also coordinate the NB Sanctuary Network that connects precarious-status migrants with social services. Our legal clinic is innovative in that the services we provide are […]

This study explores how cycling at different intensities affects cognitive performance, brain blood flow, and certain blood markers related to brain health in people with PD. We will compare results from individuals with PD to healthy adults of the same age and sex. From this, we can better understand how exercise influences these measures. Proteins […]

(1) Activités principales du partenaire : Vivre Grand est un organisme à but non lucratif dont la mission est de favoriser la qualité de vie, l’inclusion sociale et le mieux-être des personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle, des personnes autistes et de leurs proches. L’organisme veille à la défense de leurs droits, soutient leur participation sociale […]

The Kouchibouguac and Kouchibouguacis Rivers located in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada had wild Atlantic Salmon populations that supported both a commercial and recreational fishery. Further, Indigenous peoples traditionally had a subsistence fishery for food and ceremonial purposes. Today, these fisheries are closed or severely restricted. Efforts are being made to increase the abundance of […]

This project will produce original, policy-relevant research on the relationship between climate change and work-related precarity in British Columbia (BC). Existing research focuses on heat-stress risks for outdoor workers (such as in agriculture and construction). The broader impacts of climate hazards – wildfire smoke, flooding and extreme weather – on employment security, working conditions and […]

L’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) dans le domaine de l’arpentage révolutionnera la profession d’arpenteur-géomètre au Québec. Ce projet de recherche, en collaboration avec l’Ordre des Arpenteurs-Géomètres du Québec (OAGQ), explore comment l’IA peut optimiser les opérations professionnelles tout en respectant les cadres éthiques et légaux en vigueur. L’automatisation de tâches complexes telles que l’analyse de […]

The COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the mental health of Canadians. Surprisingly, as of April 2022, self-rated levels of anxiety and depression were comparable to the ones observed during the worst periods of the pandemic, according to data collected by MHRC. Therefore, it is important that we continue to monitor the mental health […]

Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF), part of a comprehensive network of Canadian community foundations, acts as a bridge between donors and greater Edmonton charities to help create and maintain a strong, vibrant community for generations to come. Through permanent endowment funds, the Foundation disburses 3.5 per cent of its assets annually to greater Edmonton charities. As […]

L’un des plus grands défis pour le système de soins de santé québécois est l’augmentation des coûts et du fardeau social associés aux maladies chroniques. Parmi celles-ci, les maux de dos sont responsables de la majeure partie des coûts engendrés par les conditions qui touchent le système musculosquelettique. Nombreux sont les patients qui consultent en […]

Better supporting the social participation of 2SLGBTQIA+ (two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and those with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities) older adults with disabilities is essential to promoting their health and well-being. The combination of a minority gender identity or sexual orientation, disabilities and advanced age increases the risk […]