Kina8at (à prononcer « Kinawat », signifie « ensemble » dans la langue algonquine) est un organisme à but non lucratif basé à La Conception (Québec) et fondé par et pour des membres des communautés autochtones. La mission de l’organisme se lit comme suit : « Permettre la reconnexion culturelle chez les Premières Nations[;] Favoriser […]

Experiencing and accessing nature has been shown to promote individual and communal physical and mental well-being. However, these benefits are not universally enjoyed due to social inequities. There are limited tools and strategies to ensure that greenspace programs and policies have positive social and health equity impacts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the confluence […]

Millions of animals are used in research each year. This practice is justified by the expectation that the benefits of such research will be significant, outweighing the harms imposed on animals during experiments. Indeed, animal research has led to countless improvements in human health and quality of life. However, there is growing concern that current […]

Mice and rats are commonly used in biomedical research to model human diseases. Usually, we house them in “shoebox-sized” cages in small same-sex groups. Since they are social species, we know having social contact is important for their well-being. For example, rodents will choose to spend time with other rodents rather than live alone, and […]

This research project will examine how precarious work conditions (e.g., casual, temporary, contract-based, and normally poorly paid work) impact women workers, particularly those who are historically marginalized, including racialized women, Indigenous women, women with disabilities, and GLBTTQ women. It will also examine the impacts of precarious employment on women as users of public programs and […]

The Boreal Forest is under increasing pressure from human-caused land disturbances. In Central Yukon, the main source of land disturbance is mining of old streambeds for gold. Gold deposits coincide with wetlands and present-day waterways, areas that provide important habitat for wildlife, including many bird species. Miners are required to return these areas to a […]

This study is focusing on using real demand (number of passengers in each station) and historical weather data to find the best (optimal) location of charging station and their charging duration for a bus route that deploys battery electric buses. In addition, this study tries to find the best arrangement of using holding points for […]

Le projet de plateforme dynamique d’échanges de Symbiose agroalimentaire Montérégie (SAM) vise à permettre aux entreprises d’échanger directement entre elles diverses ressources tout en leur permettant d’être reconnu dans la région de la Montérégie pour leurs pratiques circulaires. Cette plateforme territoriale répertoriera les entreprises de la Montérégie participant au projet de SAM ainsi que leurs […]

The Child Abuse Services (CAS) at Alberta Health Services previously approached our research team to collaboratively address the lengthy waitlists for children seeking to receive trauma services. Accordingly, an online module was co-developed to provide caregivers with initial resources while their child is on the waitlist. The present research will involve using qualitative research methodology […]

Ce projet de recherche consiste en une évaluation d’impact d’un nouvel outil de financement du secteur privé mis en place par Développement International Desjardins (DID) et financé par le fonds d’investissement Gestion FONIDI Inc., le Centre Financier aux Entreprises (CFE). L’objectif de ce dernier est d’octroyer des prêts de taille moyenne aux entreprises qui sont […]

A young Calgary based company has acquired the global distribution rights to a patented technology that will dramatically change the lifecycle of concrete across a vast array of industries. The process chemically remediates the concrete in place providing massive cost savings, large reductions in GHG emissions and builging sustainability. The global impact is dramatic. The […]

With the number of eating disorders rising during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Body Brave launched the Recovery Support Program as an online platform for individuals (ages 17 and up) experiencing eating disorder symptoms to access support. In this program, clients are offered check-ins, recovery sessions, and resources using a stepped-care model. In addition to […]