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Le phénomène des méga accords de libre-échange : enchevêtrements normatif et institutionnel

Depuis plusieurs décennies, les États concluent des accords régionaux de libre-échange afin de faire tomber les barrières au commerce. L’Organisation mondiale du commerce reconnaît et encourage ces accords en raison de leur capacité à faire croître davantage la libéralisation des échanges. Ces Accords font pour la plupart intervenir deux ou trois États limitrophes qui acceptent d’éliminer leurs droits de douane et d’harmoniser leurs règlementations. Or, depuis quelques années, des projets d’accord de libre-échange extrêmement ambitieux font l’objet de négociations. L’Accord économique et commercial global (AECG) entre le Canada et l’Union européenne, dont le texte a été finalisé en février 2016 en est un exemple : il s’intéresse tant au commerce des marchandises et des services qu’à l’investissement, prévoit des règles en matière de propriété intellectuelle et couvre les marchés publics, le développement durable, les conditions de travail, etc. Qui plus est, il institue un mécanisme de règlement des différends tant en matière de commerce que d’investissement. D’autres méga accords internationaux font l’objet de négociation, par exemple, le partenariat transpacifique (TPP) regroupant douze pays d’importance en Amérique, en Asie et en Océanie ainsi que le Partenariat transatlantique de commerce et d’investissement (TTIP) entre les États-Unis et l’Union européenne. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Geneviève Dufour;David Pavot

Student:

Partner:

McCarthy Tétrault S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Caractérisation in situ du parc à rejet de Joutel en vue de l’implantation d‘une technique de stabilisation/solidification

L’interaction entre les sulfures contenus dans les rejets miniers, l’eau et l’oxygène peut mener à la formation du phénomène du drainage minier acide (DMA) si le potentiel de neutralisation de ces rejets est insuffisant pour contrer l’acidité produite. Le DMA est caractérisé par une acidité élevée et des concentrations en métaux importantes. Il existe plusieurs méthodes de restauration/mitigation qui ont pour objectif de stabiliser les résidus miniers problématiques en réduisant les concentrations des métaux et neutralisant les eaux de drainage.
Les résidus miniers de Joutel sont caractérisés par un potentiel d’acidité (PA) important et aussi un potentiel de neutralisation (PN) non négligeable. Dernièrement, une acidité a été observée par endroits sur le site. Il s’agit dans ce projet de stabiliser les résidus de surface par le processus de stabilisation/solidification (S/S). Ce processus consiste, d’une part, en l’ajout de matériaux alcalins pour neutraliser l’acidité et réduire la mobilité des contaminants et, d’autre part en l’ajout de matériaux cimentaires pour réduire la perméabilité des résidus miniers et par la suite diminuer l’infiltration des eaux et la migration de l’oxygène. Différents scénarios d’amendements seront testés en cellules de terrain. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mostafa Benzaazoua;Bruno Bussière

Student:

Partner:

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Accelerate

Validation of food allergen analytical methods and their incorporation in food process control practices – aiming for more predictable, risk-based quality management systems for processed foods -Year2

The planned research aims to validate food allergen testing tools from r-Biopharm Canada, and their incorporation in novel quality-management systems used in food production. The first part of the project consists in developing validation criteria for allergen methods under the auspices of the Association of Official Analytical Communities (AOAC) and apply these new requirements for r-Biopharm methods to generate validation data. It will leverage existing methodologies developed by r-Biopharm over the past decade. The second part of the project will consist in exploring the incorporation of these analytical tools in food control practices, such that they support novel risk-based and better “codified” quality management systems for allergens in processed foods, to be adopted by the food manufacturing sector. Efforts will target the initiation of enhanced codes of practice, where robust food allergen analytical tools can be incorporated to be applied in Canada and internationally.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Samuel Godefroy

Student:

Partner:

r-Biopharm Canada inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Elevate

Development of a method using immuno-Raman for the simultaneous imaging of 15 biomarkers for immunotherapy of breast cancer.

We propose a novel approach that will provide researchers with an improved method to study multiple molecules, simultaneously in the same tissue section. Our strategy is to use novel nanoparticles that each emit unique multispectral signature and can be used simultaneously. We aim to develop a novel method to detect 15 breast cancer and immunotherapy-related biomarkers at the same time. The capability to detect a multitude of biomarkers simultaneously on the same tissue section would provide unprecedented headways in the field of cancer research and particularly on tumor profiling. Extensive characterization of tumors is central to the development of personalized therapies such as immunotherapy, which is now considered one of the most promising and innovative approach to treatment in the fight against cancer. In parallel to this project Photon is developing an imaging instrument tailored to the imaging of multiple biomarkers at the same time as well as a data analysis software. In combination with the results obtained in this project, Photon will be able to position themselves in the market of as a new major medical device player in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Martel;Louis Gaboury

Student:

Partner:

Photon etc;Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Manufacturing; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Validation of food allergen analytical methods and their incorporation in food process control practices – aiming for more predictable, risk-based quality management systems for processed foods

The planned research aims to validate food allergen and gluten testing tools, and their incorporation in novel quality-management systems used in food production. It will leverage existing methodologies developed by r-Biopharm Canada (r-BPC), over the past decade through its parent company. Beyond a contribution to the validation and enhanced application of these methods on various food matrices, the main innovation will consist in exploring the incorporation of these analytical tools in food control practices, such that they support novel risk-based and better “codified” quality management systems for allergens in processed foods, to be adopted by the food manufacturing sector. Efforts will target the initiation of enhanced codes of practice, where robust food allergen analytical tools can be incorporated to be applied in Canada and internationally. The project will enable a leading role in developing validation criteria for allergen methods under the auspices of the Association of Official Analytical Communities (AOAC): development of AOAC’s Standard Methods Performance Requirements or SMPR for allergens. It will then generate such validation data for rBPC methods. The project will enable to update relevant methods so that they adapt to the requirements of the SMPR with enhanced performance and be incorporated in Novel Quality Control approaches.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Samuel Godefroy

Student:

Partner:

r-Biopharm Canada inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Elevate

Developing Grassland Songbird Management Targets for Multi-Species Conservation on Mixed-grass Prairie Rangelands

The goal of this project is to develop management targets for grassland songbirds on native rangelands in western Saskatchewan. This research will identify grassland conditions required by priority species and examine how these differ between species and throughout prairie regions with very different soil and moisture conditions. Because native rangelands that are used for forage production make up such a large proportion of the remaining native prairie the project will also evaluate and promote the role of these systems in maintaining grassland songbird populations as well as a healthy and functional environment. Information that is collected will be relevant to conservation agencies and livestock producers and is expected to result in long-term economic benefits to the region.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Brigham;Stephen Davis

Student:

Partner:

Saskatchewan Forage Council

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Accelerate

Rotational Doppler shift with optical vortices in the backward-wave phase-matching process, as probe for improved vibration sensing – Year two

The rotational Doppler shift in the nonlinear optical process will improve the precision and resolution of the detection of the dynamics of an object, particularly the resolution of its rotational motion. The project aims at the design, realization and study of rotational Doppler shift based on the nonlinear interaction specifically tailored for the backward-wave phase matching. One of the applications of this novel technique is to improve the observation of nonlinear Doppler frequency shift and to allow the realization of a new, compact sensor, particularly suited for extreme and hostile monitoring environments. Therefore, the outcome of this project will aid the company to develop a new line of products and further their specific expertise in the development of sensors. In view of expansion to new markets with advanced technology and in order to stay ahead of competition with other companies QPS Photronics inc. will undoubtedly benefit from this project.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Roberto Morandotti

Student:

Partner:

QPS Photronics Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Elevate

Rotational Doppler shift with optical vortices in the backward-wave phase-matching process, as probe for improved vibration sensing

Optical vortices have recently attracted great interest in many fields of scientific and technologi-cal research. The proposed project aims to experimentally verify the rotational Doppler shift in the nonlinear optical regime using optical vortices. The frequency shift sensed through optical vortices in the nonlinear interaction is expected to be proportional to the order of the optical vortex. We will apply this experimental demonstration to the design and realization of a proto-type for a high precision Doppler vibrometer, which will be used by the industrial partner to improve their line of sensor products. This nonlinear rotational Doppler shift mayfind applica-tions in, e.g., metrology, Doppler cooling and rotational Doppler spectroscopy. The proposed project relies on novel backward-wave phase matching (BWPM) condition and processes, which have so far not gained the much deserved attention in the nonlinear community, so that the pro-posed experiments may lead to applications in several other fields as well. Besides its practical applications, this project is also of fundamental scientific interest as it will provide the first ex-perimental study of the conservation of angular momentum and the observation of rotational Doppler shifts in the backward-wave phase matching condition.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Roberto Morandotti

Student:

Partner:

QPS Photronics Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Elevate

Le Cercle Lab Vivant : Prototype pour l’interaction sociale non-verbale in-situ et en ligne

Le projet de recherche du Cercle Lab Vivant vise à proposer une alternative aux modalités d’interactions entre les personnes afin de renforcer l’engagement du public du Cercle. Dans cette optique, le Cercle Lab Vivant souhaite mettre en oeuvre un dispositif pour l’interaction collective non-verbale. Les étudiants travailleront à l’élaboration d’un prototype intégrant ces nouvelles modalités pour la communication, des stratégies de « gamification » pour engager les personnes ainsi qu’un design de jeu favorisant l’interaction sociale. L’objectif est de permettre aux clients, d’associer leurs forces et de devenir les acteurs de leur propre quête personnelle dans le cadre des locaux du Cercle, mais aussi ex cathedra.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jocelyne Kiss

Student:

Partner:

Le Cercle Lab-Vivant

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Accommodation and food services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Wide Area Measurement Based Robust Damping Controllers for Power Systems with Embedded Power Electronic Devices – Year two

This research will investigate Wide Area Measurement based controllers for improving stability in systems with HVDC and FACTS devices embedded in AC networks. The approach will extend the candidate’s Ph.D. research which introduced a new method that is always able to guarantee improved damping of all modes in the face wide changes in the network. The approach will lead to controller designs which are robust against configuration or operating point changes, or communication loss. Small signal analysis using simplified and manageable models of the network will be carried out for designing controllers to improve damping of electromechanical swing modes of the network. Validation will be conducted using Electromagnetic Transients Simulation. An automated design tool will be developed so that an engineer can easily design and implement such controllers. This research will benefit the industry sponsor MHI to supply its clients with a superior product for network modeling and stability solutions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Aniruddha Gole

Student:

Partner:

Manitoba Hydro International Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Elevate

Wide Area Measurement Based Robust Damping Controllers for Power Systems with Embedded Power Electronic Devices

This research will investigate Wide Area Measurement based controllers for improving stability in systems with HVDC and FACTS devices embedded in AC networks. The approach will extend the candidate’s Ph.D. research which introduced a new method that is always able to guarantee improved damping of all modes in the face wide changes in the network. The approach will lead to controller designs which are robust against configuration or operating point changes, or communication loss. Small signal analysis using simplified and manageable models of the network will be carried out for designing controllers to improve damping of electromechanical swing modes of the network. Validation will be conducted using Electromagnetic Transients Simulation. An automated design tool will be developed so that an engineer can easily design and implement such controllers. This research will benefit the industry sponsor MHI to supply its clients with a superior product for network modeling and stability solutions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Aniruddha Gole

Student:

Partner:

Manitoba Hydro International Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Elevate

Integrating insights, expanding knowledge: supporting the community strategy to prevent and end youth homelessness in Ottawa

A Way Home Ottawa (AWHO) is a community-based initiative to end and prevent youth homelessness in the Ottawa region. In 2016 Carleton researchers Justin Langille and Dr. Kennelly worked with AWHO to ask youth and adult service providers what improvements need to be made to the existing system to ensure youth always have access to housing and support. Over 70 youth and 50 adult support staff shared valuable perspectives and carved out a new direction for the future. In this second phase, Langille and Kennelly will work further with AWHO to create deeper understandings of the perspectives of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, new Canadian and LGBTQ communities on youth homelessness and their unique visions for the future. The knowledge developed through the two Mitacs internships will be shared with other professionals working to solve youth homelessness in Canada during a conference at Carleton University in the fall of 2017.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacqueline Kennelly

Student:

Partner:

Alliance to End Homelessness

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

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