Glaucoma and cataracts are separate, but serious conditions of the eyes. If not properly managed, both can lead to significant vision loss. Currently, there is limited quality monitoring of vision care across the Alberta. The standardized use of performance measures that evaluate the glaucoma and cataract care is paramount to improving the quality of vision […]

The Hamlet of Pangnirtung is exploring ways to improve the socio-economic development within the community. In preparation, and with the help of two Mitacs interns, the community would like to research various economic development models, the legal and social requirements for business development, existing local businesses, and explore other northern community socio-economic models, both in […]

In response to the current housing crisis, we are studying the effectiveness of tiny homes as a solution to transitional housing for housing insecure persons in the Region of Waterloo. We have completed an earlier phase of this research which produced a Tiny House prototype and propose to continue this research through the following two […]

The popularity of cryptocurrency has continued to increase over the past years and has raised serious policy concerns among Central Banks. Given the Bank of Canada’s role in maintaining financial stability, its 2019 Financial System Review identified the evolution of the cryptoasset market as one of six financial vulnerabilities that need to be monitored closely. […]

Major sustainability challenges, such as climate change, are global; thus, addressing them requires active transnational and cross-sectoral approaches to knowledge sharing for collective action. However, the dominant practice of flying thousands of scientists and delegates to attend climate summits and international meetings is responsible for a significant share of carbon emissions. The question, then, is […]

Burrard Inlet’s marine environment has been impacted by industrial and commercial activities and residential development for many decades. These coastlines provide critical habitat for various fish species. Port Moody Arm is one sub-basin of Burrard Inlet which has particular importance for Pacific salmon and forage fish. Industrial activity and development patterns in this area have […]

This project is based on both a continuation of yearly biomonitoring and ecological assessments of Charlottetowns ponds and extracting additional value from the data over the past five years (2017-2021). Each year and season is unique, so that continuing to capture this information means it will be permanently available allowing continuous trend analysis. The extra […]

Ce projet de recherche vise à effectuer une analyse rétrospective (statistique) de la qualité de l’eau brute à l’usine de traitement d’eau potable secteur Québec Ville de Québec à l’aide de données historiques sur la qualité de l’eau de source et des événements pluviométriques. De plus, il est envisagé d’utiliser des outils de modélisation à […]

The GRRIT (Glenrose Rehabilitation Research, Innovation and Technology) hub within Alberta Health Services is collaborating with the University of Alberta to support the development of innovative products to benefit people living with physical or cognitive disabilities. We also have working relationships with industry, entrepreneurs, clinical staff, patients, and families who have expertise in engineering, design, […]

The proposed research will identify the dominant drivers of rising chloride concentrations in streams within the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) jurisdiction. The TRCA monitors stream water quality at 47 stations and data suggest that chloride concentrations are increasing. Previous research has identified urban growth and the subsequent application of road salt in wintertime […]

The internet has become a critical resource central to the provision of nearly every essential service, whether related to business, employment, social support, government, education, health, food, or leisure. As such, it is increasingly difficult for individuals who lack reliable, regular access to the internet to fully participate in society and obtain critical information. To […]

Municipalities manage the approvals processes for real estate development applications. There are a range of approvals that may be sought by a landowner including amendments to Official Community Plans and zoning as well as permits for development and building. In 2019, in response to widespread expressions of frustration, the BC Government undertook the Development Approvals […]