This project hopes to better understand how land-use planning mechanisms can be reestablished for the benefit of traditional Black lands in the Alto Cauca region of Colombia. Using spatial data derived from community-based research processes, this research hopes to support the development of innovative planning processes aimed to highlight Black land rights in Colombia. This […]

With the rise of protectionist policies in the United States, rapid integration of artificial intelligence in business, and demographic pressures from an aging population, Canada finds itself at the intersection of several powerful economic forces. These dynamics blur the distinction between long-run structural change and short-run cyclical fluctuations in macroeconomic data, increasing the risk of […]

Research shows that gaps in urban water provision in the Global South are often linked to governance arrangements rather than only physical water scarcity or inadequate infrastructure. This has led to institutional reforms that change who plans, manages, and delivers water. However, governance transition is typically gradual rather than a single transformative event, with older […]

This project proposes the use of ethnographic research to analyze for-profit development aid programs in Timor-Leste by examining the everyday interactions of global and local contractors and the technologies of governance through which development work is shaped. The internship would function as an immersive 12-weeks training experience in anthropological research methods for Audrey Lefort. Dr. […]

This project addresses the growing burden of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) among Indigenous populations in Vaupés, Colombia, with a focus on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. Using participatory, qualitative methods, the intern seeks to understand how culturally-centred, integrated models of care can be designed to improve coordination and continuity of care […]

“Finding the right words in place for the green transition” in Helsinki and Copenhagen is a component of the larger, SSHRC Insight grant SAGA: Translanguaging and Sustainability (2024-29). Building upon a foundation of policy discourse analysis specific to the terminology of green transition in these two cities in Finnish and Danish, respectively, interns will pursue […]

This research examines the intersection of post-resettlement experiences, informality, and food insecurity in China. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing policies that support the food security and well-being of resettled populations in rapidly urbanizing contexts. This research contributes to the broader literature on informality in developing countries by adding new insights from China’s nationwide […]

This project explores the health and wellbeing of women who have experienced war, displacement and resettlement, with a focus on Sudanese those living in Canada. Through a PRISMA-guided secondary research approach, it synthesizes global evidence on mental health, coping strategies, access to healthcare and chronic disease prevention among vulnerable newcomer women. The aim is to […]

Le projet Évaluation des politiques de Santé Publique à Montréal (2014-2024) : Impact sur le Secteur Privé, la Société et les Disparités en Santé analyse les effets des politiques de santé publique sur Montréal, particulièrement leurs répercussions sur le secteur privé, la société et les inégalités en santé. Il explore comment ces politiques influencent les […]

Face aux bouleversements actuels de l’économie mondiale et aux tensions géopolitiques, le Canada et le Québec ont fait de la diversification de leurs partenaires commerciaux une priorité stratégique. L’Asie du Sud-Est, région en forte croissance et au cœur des échanges mondiaux, occupe désormais une place centrale dans cette orientation. Si les stratégies canadiennes vers l’Indo-Pacifique […]

Power-lines and electric appliances are the main sources of daily human exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields (MF, 60 Hz in North America). In order to protect the public and workers from potential adverse effects, international agencies publish MF exposure guidelines based on the “best estimate” available regarding the levels producing an acute biological effects in […]

En raison de profondes divergences d’intérêts entre ses 166 membres et d’un système institutionnel peu flexible reposant sur le consensus, l’Organisation mondiale du commerce n’a pas su apporter de réponses concrètes aux nouveaux enjeux de la mondialisation économique. Face à cette impasse, de nombreux pays ont choisi de signer des accords plurilatéraux, conclus entre un […]