Eastern Whip-poor-will landscape use and migratory tracking

The primary goals of our project are to fill critical knowledge gaps directly identified in the Federal Recovery Strategy for the Eastern Whip-poor-will regarding habitat use, prey availability, migratory paths and strategies, and overwintering sites in Southern Ontario, and to inform landowners about the presence of Eastern Whip-poor-will on their properties to support on-the-ground stewardship […]

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The revolving door of reintegration: Understanding the experiences and challenges of previously incarcerated people in Ontario

The transition from incarceration to the community (i.e., reintegration) is often characterized by uncertainty, unease, and instability. While there is a strong understanding reintegrative barriers like a lack of safe and stable housing, employment, and social support, reintegration is often characterized as a series of distinct challenges that determine its success. This overlooks how previously […]

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Evaluating the Association of Intermediate Social Determinants of Health, Dementia Modifiable Risk Factors, and Cognitive Health for On-Reserve First Nations Peoples

The incidence of dementia, a clinical syndrome marked by progressive cognitive decline, is rising more steadily among Indigenous populations in Canada, mainly due to modifiable risk factors, such as diabetes and physical inactivity. Previous research has found that cultural and social connection and access to healthcare impact the incidence of many of the modifiable risk […]

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The impact of federal funding policies & practices on the communities served by federally funded nonprofits and charities

Charities and nonprofits provide essential programs and services and improve the quality of life in communities. However, anecdotally we know that accessing consistent, non-burdensome funding to support these activities is a major challenge for many organizations. Ultimately, the funding nonprofits are able to access impacts the individuals and communities they serve in a variety of […]

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Building Mindset and Partnerships for Innovation in Canada: Business Strategy Internships with the Cansbridge Fellowship

This project enables interns to enable Market Innovation in Canada, related to their field of study or industry of interest. This will contribute significantly to the Cansbridge Fellowship’s mission of empowering entrepreneurially-minded students and promoting innovation in Canada. Under the guidance of the academic supervisor, the intern will focus on identifying innovative organizations for potential […]

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Assessing Climate Resilience and Mitigation in Manitoba: Aligning Municipal Strategies with Sustainable Development Goals

The Rural Development Institute (RDI) and Eco-West Canada are studying 135 Manitoba municipalities, focusing on accessing the state of their climate mitigation and adaptation/resiliency plans. This initiative aims to evaluate existing climate action strategies, identify gaps, and align them with funding criteria under the Mobilizing Municipalities program. Through research and collaboration, the project aims to […]

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Fostering Matriarchal Resilience

This research project aims to develop culturally sensitive mental health programs for Indigenous pregnant girls and young mothers. The project will create intervention strategies promoting well-being and cultural empowerment by collaborating with Indigenous communities and drawing on traditional practices. Through interviews, community engagement, and data analysis, the intern will adapt successful models like “Mama Pods” […]

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Exploring the impact of competition and consolidation on Canadian SME farm businesses’ ability to create value

Mergers and acquisitions in the agricultural input supply, food processing, and grocery retail sectors have resulted in high levels of concentration in food supply chains, leading to a power asymmetry between the consolidated large firms in these stages and the smaller farms in the primary production stage. This project will explore whether concentration in farmers’ […]

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Policy Research for Skills-Commensurate Employment for Newcomers to Canada

This proposed research aims to focus on the perspective of newcomers and the organizations that provide direct support to newcomers, and how policies and plans enable or inhibit how readily newcomers can find and secure skills- commensurate employment. It is our intent to make this research as practical as possible for newcomer-serving organizations to design […]

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Promotion, évaluation et accompagnement de démarches de corridors scolaires au Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean pour la mobilité active et sécuritaire des élèves

Le projet vise à évaluer l’impact des corridors scolaires sur la sécurité des élèves dans la région. Face à la croissance du trafic automobile et à la diminution du nombre d’élèves se rendant à l’école à pied ou à vélo, En Mouvement Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean et ses partenaires souhaitent revoir leur démarche d’accompagnement de corridors scolaires à […]

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Comprendre et faire comprendre : opérationnaliser un outil immersif de designfiction pour la participation sociale des personnes en situation de surdité

Ce projet est né du besoin exprimé par l’Association du Québec pour enfants avec problèmes auditifs (AQEPA) de disposer d’une solution technologique permettant de sensibiliser plus efficacement les proches et les professionnels qui travaillent avec des jeunes en situation de déficience auditive, à la réalité sensorielle de ces derniers. Ce projet a pour but de […]

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