Bonnes pratiques pour favoriser une participation accrue aux activités sociales et de loisirs : vers une vie communautaire plus connectée, interactive et accessible

modes de régulation (ex. coconstruction d’un plan d’action avec la participation des personnes aînées ou en situation de handicap), ainsi que les indicateurs de leur mise en oeuvre et de leurs effets. De plus, un plan d’action en vue de potentielles menaces et urgences sanitaires sera créé. Enfin, des suggestions de balises pour signaler comme […]

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Informing clinical practice and pandemic preparedness at The Hospital for Sick Children using the POPCORN COVID-19 database

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges in the provision of optimal patient care, including at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). For instance, there was a lack of evidence regarding appropriate viral testing and interventions, and the virus was also associated with adverse health events occurring well beyond acute infection. In response, SickKids has been […]

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Metering and Aggregation, and, Electrification of Buildings Part 2

With the pressing need to reduce energy from carbon emitting sources, electrification of buildings is a crucial step forward. Electrification requires identifying activities and equipment that use energy received from carbon emitting sources and transitioning them to electric alternatives. The proposed research focuses on developing methods and strategies to overcome challenges associated with building electrification […]

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Post-Arthroscopy Strength Recovery in Patients Treated for Femoroacetabular Impingement

This study aims to assess the improvement in muscle strength in patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) after undergoing hip arthroscopy. FAI can cause severe hip pain and functional limitations, potentially leading to early osteoarthritis. While arthroscopic treatment often have good results, dissatisfaction rates can be as high as 30%. This research investigates the potential benefits […]

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Living with Dementia in Public Spaces: Community Based Participatory Research through an intersectional Social Citizenship Lens.

Many more people living with dementia are and will inhabit public built and social environments, and adaptations of existing spaces, programs, services and polices are required to foster equitable inclusion of people with dementia. Yet, how dementia is situated within the scope of municipal mandates and responsibilities to meet community needs is unclear. This research […]

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Canadian Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At-Risk

The proposed project aims to protect and restore habitat for aquatic species at risk such as the shortnose sturgeon and yellow lampmussel within the Nerepis River Watershed over a three-year timeline. This unique river system is not only crucial for aquatic species but also supports the habitat of many terrestrial species at risk. The river […]

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L’acceptabilité sociale des projets visant le bien commun

Ce projet de recherche, en collaboration avec la Ville de Sherbrooke, vise à comprendre comment les projets de développement durable sont acceptés par la population. Il comprend deux volets. Le premier soutient Hydro-Sherbrooke dans l’installation de compteurs intelligents pour mieux gérer la consommation d’énergie, un élément clé de la transition énergétique. Le deuxième volet aide […]

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Rural Food Production with Passive Solar Greenhouses

This project will explore how a rural community’s focus on a local/regional food system can augment their economy and outline the feasibility for a passive solar greenhouse for food production in the northern, rural town of Athabasca, Alberta. Using a community economic development model, the project will incorporate resident input in determining design elements as […]

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L2M – Disaster Management and Community Support Platform

The Disaster Management and Community Support Platform is designed to enhance disaster preparedness and response in Canadian communities by providing real-time risk assessments and fostering a robust community support network. The platform integrates features such as real-time communication, volunteer matching, resource management, and mental health support to help local governments, NGOs, and residents respond more […]

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My Heartcoach for women

Our research team has worked with the Northern Alberta Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (NACRP) to develop an online, home-based cardiac rehabilitation program (“My Heart Coach”). This program provides exercises and educational activities consistent with current clinical practice guidelines. A potential opportunity for improvement in this program and others is the development of a woman-focused cardiac rehabilitation […]

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Framework for advancing mini forests in Canada

Despite the proliferation of mini forests across Canada, and the financial commitment to increase canopy cover in urban areas, there is very little systematic research conducted on the range of benefits and the effectiveness of mini forests. For the MITACS Accelerate we envision involving an undergraduate student as a project intern to support the development […]

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