Mitacs Project Delivery Completed Projects

Economic complexity, value chain network and Québec’s global competitiveness

The purpose of this project is to position Quebec in the global production network and to compute Quebec’s Product Complexity Index (PCI) and Economic Complexity Index (ECI) using Hidalgo and Hausmann (2009) methodology. Based on the rankings of PCI and ECI, we can have a clear understanding of the economic structure of different countries and their hierarchical position in the global production and trade network. Hidalgo and Hausmann (2009) argue that economic growth is related to the intensity and diversity of business activities taking place in geographically bounded regions. At the same time, the distribution of value and power across firms, activities and countries is unequal. Certain business sectors require high level of knowledge intensity and cross-sectional coordination and collaboration than the others. As a result, these business sectors have higher levels of Production Complexity Index (PCI) in the global production network and are at the core of the global product space. Hidalgo and Hausmann (2009) assert that it is more beneficial for a country to have competitive advantage in producing and trading the products that are in the core of the global product network rather than those that at the periphery, […]

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ekaterina Turkina

Student:

Partner:

Investissement Québec

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating Insurance Insolvency in Canada’s Property and Casualty Industry

PACICC role is to compensate policyholders in scenarios where a P&C insurer can no longer provide compensation while overseeing the health of the P&C industry in Canada. The proposed project aims to improve PACICC’s ability to identity companies at risk of insolvency and improve strategies to minimize dead weight loss when insolvency is imminent. The intern will analyze balance sheet data to determine key predictors of insolvency and to develop mathematical and statistical models to determine the impact of potential insolvency on the network under various conditions. PACCIC serves to protect policyholders while maximizing consumer, government and regulatory confidence in the P&C industry throughout Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Matt Davison;Douglas Woolford

Student:

Partner:

Property & Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola) – Year two

Heterosis is a natural phenomenon where offspring (hybrids) outperform their parents in many agronomic traits, although exploited in breeding the mechanisms controlling heterosis remain elusive. Genetic distance between parents has been positively correlated with heterosis, yet does not adequately explain the phenomenon. Dividing lines from any crop into heterotic groups that provide optimal combining ability upon crossing, is one of the most important goals of any hybrid breeding program. The main objective of this proposal is to define the heterotic pools of Brassica napus (canola). Comparative datasets, one from a diverse population of unrelated lines and the second from elite breeding lines, and their representative hybrids will be utilised. The level of genetic diversity and the uncovered heterosis will be assessed using phenotypic and genotypic measurements. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Isobel Parkin

Student:

Partner:

Cargill Global Edible Oils Solutions;University of Saskatchewan

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Wholesale trade

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Elevate

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola)

Heterosis is a natural phenomenon where offspring (hybrids) outperform their parents in many agronomic traits, although exploited in breeding the mechanisms controlling heterosis remain elusive. Genetic distance between parents has been positively correlated with heterosis, yet does not adequately explain the phenomenon. Dividing lines from any crop into heterotic groups that provide optimal combining ability upon crossing, is one of the most important goals of any hybrid breeding program. The main objective of this proposal is to define the heterotic pools of Brassica napus (canola). Comparative datasets, one from a diverse population of unrelated lines and the second from elite breeding lines, and their representative hybrids will be utilised. The level of genetic diversity and the uncovered heterosis will be assessed using phenotypic and genotypic measurements. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Isobel Parkin

Student:

Partner:

Cargill Global Edible Oils Solutions;University of Saskatchewan

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Wholesale trade

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Elevate

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment – Year two

The project will involve the development of seven “pulse-based” lunches, which are designed to be easy to prepare (i.e. “out of the package”) for people in a typical busy office work environment. Pulses include non-oil legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas, which are a major component of the Canadian agricultural industry and an environmentally sustainable crop (i.e. they require low greenhouse gas input). The post-doctoral applicant (Maryam Kazemi) helped develop a pulse recipe book from a previous clinical trial where pulses reduced risk factors (i.e. blood cholesterol) for heart disease. Ten of the meals from this recipe book will be developed into pre-packaged, ready-to-eat meals and consumer testing will allow identification of the seven favourite meals. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Philip Chilibeck

Student:

Partner:

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers;University of Saskatchewan

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Elevate

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment

The project will involve the development of seven “pulse-based” lunches, which are designed to be easy to prepare (i.e. “out of the package”) for people in a typical busy office work environment. Pulses include non-oil legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas, which are a major component of the Canadian agricultural industry and an environmentally sustainable crop (i.e. they require low greenhouse gas input). The post-doctoral applicant (Maryam Kazemi) helped develop a pulse recipe book from a previous clinical trial where pulses reduced risk factors (i.e. blood cholesterol) for heart disease. Ten of the meals from this recipe book will be developed into pre-packaged, ready-to-eat meals and consumer testing will allow identification of the seven favourite meals. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Philip Chilibeck

Student:

Partner:

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers;University of Saskatchewan

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Elevate

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba – Year two

In Canada while health disparities in Indigenous communities are getting much attention and Indigenous peoples are determining the path to healing using land based knowledge, the approach to health is still holding the reductionist and paternalistic global health philanthropy with the idea of the poor, traditional societies in need of charity and technology for better health. This contrasts with the growing realization that Indigenous health problems have strong sociocultural, political, and economic determinants that demand comprehensive approaches. This research intends to take a strength based approach using community viability framework to: a) link food and health; b) address the need for an Indigenous Health Sovereignty paradigm modelled on Indigenous food sovereignty. Using Indigenous research methodology, the study will take place in O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation and Opaskwayak Cree Nation where communities will lead a strong youth and women focused land-based knowledge and health education intervention plan with their respective health authorities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alex Wilson

Student:

Partner:

Tides Canada (MB)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Elevate

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba

In Canada while health disparities in Indigenous communities are getting much attention and Indigenous peoples are determining the path to healing using land based knowledge, the approach to health is still holding the reductionist and paternalistic global health philanthropy with the idea of the poor, traditional societies in need of charity and technology for better health. This contrasts with the growing realization that Indigenous health problems have strong sociocultural, political, and economic determinants that demand comprehensive approaches. This research intends to take a strength based approach using community viability framework to: a) link food and health; b) address the need for an Indigenous Health Sovereignty paradigm modelled on Indigenous food sovereignty. Using Indigenous research methodology, the study will take place in O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation and Opaskwayak Cree Nation where communities will lead a strong youth and women focused land-based knowledge and health education intervention plan with their respective health authorities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alex Wilson

Student:

Partner:

Tides Canada (MB)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Elevate

Innovation and characterization of plant-based ingredients for the emerging protein markets

Research within this project will focus on the innovation and characterization of plant-based ingredients arising from pulses and cereals for the protein ingredient market. The global protein ingredient market was valued at $31.8 billion in 2016 and is expected to rise to $46.4 billion by 2022 with the greatest growth occurring in the plant protein ingredient sector. Consumers are looking towards alternative proteins, other than from animals (e.g., whey/casein from milk; ovalalbumin from eggs) and soy, because of allergen concerns and the rising costs of dairy proteins. Pulse and cereal proteins fill this gap; however, there is no comprehensive technical report for industry (or clients of the Food Centre) to point to during product development or re-formulations by companies. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Nickerson

Student:

Partner:

Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre;University of Saskatchewan

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Life Sciences (not health); Other

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Elevate

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school – Year two

In Canada, women have made significant inroads in television, web series, documentaries, and experimental films. But few women directors and screenwriters participate in big-budget feature film production. This study explores the marginalization of women in the feature film industry through the lens of film production training. As previous studies have shown, film education can shape student filmmakers’ professional identity and aesthetic repertoires. Situated in a Montreal-based film education center, my project will analyze socio-structural arrangements that influence women student filmmakers’ subject formation, career choices, and artistic approaches. Also, this study will explore the strategies that women students employ to succeed in the film school and in the job market. Using qualitative research methods, such as participatory photography, interview, focus group, and on-site observation, this study will generate new insights to promote a gender-sensitive approach to film education. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Russell

Student:

Partner:

Femmes du cinéma, de la télévision et des médias numériques

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Elevate

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school

In Canada, women have made significant inroads in television, web series, documentaries, and experimental films. But few women directors and screenwriters participate in big-budget feature film production. This study explores the marginalization of women in the feature film industry through the lens of film production training. As previous studies have shown, film education can shape student filmmakers’ professional identity and aesthetic repertoires. Situated in a Montreal-based film education center, my project will analyze socio-structural arrangements that influence women student filmmakers’ subject formation, career choices, and artistic approaches. Also, this study will explore the strategies that women students employ to succeed in the film school and in the job market. Using qualitative research methods, such as participatory photography, interview, focus group, and on-site observation, this study will generate new insights to promote a gender-sensitive approach to film education. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Russell

Student:

Partner:

Femmes du cinéma, de la télévision et des médias numériques

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Elevate

Improving Primary Care in Older Patients: a Focus on Safe and Appropriate Medications – Year two

Seniors take many medications during their lifetime. As seniors age, some of these medications may become unnecessary or even harmful. The process of stopping a medication that has the potential to cause more harm than benefit is called deprescribing. Physicians are more in the habit of prescribing than deprescribing, even though patients like the idea of getting off some of their pills if they can. The goal of this project is to use technology to support physicians in the deprescribing process. We intend to create a new program in the Omnimed electronic medical record system that will remind physicians to deprescribe, will provide them with tools and education on deprescribing, and that will automatically send patients educational material on drug safety. We will evaluate the utility of the software by tracking how many patients end up discontinuing unnecessary medication. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Cara Tannenbaum

Student:

Partner:

Omnimed

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Elevate

Innovative Projects Realized

30156 Completed Projects

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Economic complexity, value chain network and Québec’s global competitiveness

Economic complexity, value chain network and Québec’s global competitiveness

Investigating Insurance Insolvency in Canada’s Property and Casualty Industry

Investigating Insurance Insolvency in Canada’s Property and Casualty Industry

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola) – Year two

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola) – Year two

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola)

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola)

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment – Year two

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment – Year two

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba – Year two

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba – Year two

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba

Innovation and characterization of plant-based ingredients for the emerging protein markets

Innovation and characterization of plant-based ingredients for the emerging protein markets

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school – Year two

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school – Year two

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school

Improving Primary Care in Older Patients: a Focus on Safe and Appropriate Medications – Year two

Improving Primary Care in Older Patients: a Focus on Safe and Appropriate Medications – Year two

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Economic complexity, value chain network and Québec’s global competitiveness

Economic complexity, value chain network and Québec’s global competitiveness

Investigating Insurance Insolvency in Canada’s Property and Casualty Industry

Investigating Insurance Insolvency in Canada’s Property and Casualty Industry

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola) – Year two

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola) – Year two

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola)

Identification of heterotic gene pools to accelerate hybrid breeding in Brassica napus (canola)

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment – Year two

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment – Year two

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment

Development of easy-to-prepare pulse-based meals for consumption by office workers to combat the negative health consequences of a sedentary work environment

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba – Year two

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba – Year two

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba

The land should lead us: Acknowledging community viability to practice Indigenous health sovereignty in northern Manitoba

Innovation and characterization of plant-based ingredients for the emerging protein markets

Innovation and characterization of plant-based ingredients for the emerging protein markets

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school – Year two

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school – Year two

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school

The making of a woman feature filmmaker: Gender and cultural production in a Montreal-based film school

Improving Primary Care in Older Patients: a Focus on Safe and Appropriate Medications – Year two

Improving Primary Care in Older Patients: a Focus on Safe and Appropriate Medications – Year two

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