La contamination des sols est une problématique qui touche la majorité des municipalités canadiennes. Plusieurs facteurs font en sorte que ces terrains peuvent rester vacants pendant plusieurs années avant qu’on ne leur trouve une seconde vocation. En plus des risques toxicologiques qui leur sont associés, certains sites sont pauvrement végétalisés et exacerbent les effets d’îlots […]

La contamination des sols est une problématique qui touche la majorité des municipalités canadiennes. Plusieurs facteurs font en sorte que ces terrains peuvent rester vacants pendant plusieurs années avant qu’on ne leur trouve une seconde vocation. En plus des risques toxicologiques qui leur sont associés, certains sites sont pauvrement végétalisés et exacerbent les effets d’îlots […]

This project critically assesses the work of K-12 educators has been affected by the policies of the Ontario government under Premier Ford, both prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, including class size increases and mandatory e-learning, as well as during the pandemic, including its public health policies, the pivot to virtual learning and alternative school timetables. […]

Social reproductive suppression is when the reproduction of healthy, adult animals in a population is inhibited by the presence of a socially dominant individual. This is known to happen some group-living species, where only the dominant pair will reproduce, and the other group members will assist in raising their young. There is evidence that social […]

Social reproductive suppression is when the reproduction of healthy, adult animals in a population is inhibited by the presence of a socially dominant individual. This is known to happen some group-living species, where only the dominant pair will reproduce, and the other group members will assist in raising their young. There is evidence that social […]

Un marché public est dit « durable » lorsqu’il arrive à concilier les trois piliers du développement durable (économique, environnemental et social). Au Canada, rien n’oblige les acheteurs publics à imposer des spécifications techniques ou des critères de développement durable (critères environnementaux ou sociaux) dans les appels d’offres. Pourtant, de nombreuses entités dans le monde […]

The holobiont view of organism microbiomes suggests that microbial communities influence and are influenced by animal behaviour. While many microbes are beneficial and necessary for digestion and homeostasis, others can be detrimental, including pathogens leading to compromised immunity and disease states. Recent studies suggest microbiomes covary with landscape floral and fungal diversity, yet fine scale […]

The holobiont view of organism microbiomes suggests that microbial communities influence and are influenced by animal behaviour. While many microbes are beneficial and necessary for digestion and homeostasis, others can be detrimental, including pathogens leading to compromised immunity and disease states. Recent studies suggest microbiomes covary with landscape floral and fungal diversity, yet fine scale […]

Climate change is understood variously across populations, and climate action strategies receive varying degrees of support. This study will explore climate action pathways towards a broader, deeper social mandate for a net-zero carbon economy. It will specifically identify the communication and engagement strategies that are most resonant with certain segments of the population in BC, […]

Climate change is understood variously across populations, and climate action strategies receive varying degrees of support. This study will explore climate action pathways towards a broader, deeper social mandate for a net-zero carbon economy. It will specifically identify the communication and engagement strategies that are most resonant with certain segments of the population in BC, […]

The proposed research will explore the leadership development of girls and women through sport. A leadership development program will be designed, implemented, and evaluated with Jumpstart, providing their organization with an evidence informed program and an understanding of participant experiences in the program, which can inform future work done by the organization. Interviews will also […]

Despite the numerous benefits of participating in child and youth sport, they not guaranteed. Purposeful efforts must be made to ensure that sport offerings are age appropriate, promote engagement and enjoyment, and involve quality social relationships. This project represents a partnership with the objective of finalizing and delivering a story-based positive youth development (PYD) program—The […]