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Default Rates and Recovery rates on the portfolio of loans for the sectors Retail Financial Service and Independent Business and Agriculture Financial Services (IB&Ag) in the Alberta Business Environment, an Application of the Logistic Lasso Regression

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for loss allowances are changing, and financial institutions are proactively adapting existing methodologies and developing new ones to remain compliant. The main ingredient in the myriad of evaluations that banks are required to perform for compliance is risk assessment. The first goal of this research project is to review best practice risk models, with a special focus on modeling the evolution of default probabilities and potential losses given a default. Next, the models will be applied to selected loan portfolios that are held by the business partner. Given that the loan portfolio of ATB Financial is concentrated on the local economy, risk measures will be tailored to account for Alberta-specific economic factors.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Valentina Galvani;Sebastian Fossati Pereira

Student:

Partner:

ATB Financial

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Optimizing the design and implementation of technology education programs to advance skills and diversity in Information and Communications Technology in Canada

There is ample evidence that increasing Canada’s innovation, productivity and competitive advantage depends on expanding its skilled digital workforce to both implement and adopt innovative technologies. Despite the pressing need to increase the digital skills and participation of underrepresented groups in Information and Communications Technology industry and programs to diversifying computer science, the numbers have remained persistently low. While some initiatives have demonstrated success, often it is transient and not sustained. Operating in 29 Canadian cities, Canada Learning Code (CLC) believes that computer programming and other technical skills are essential tools for building a skilled and competitive ICT sector and focuses on using innovative programming to make these tools more accessible to all Canadians. The purpose of this research project is to develop a framework for assessing the effectiveness and social return on investment of CLC programs and similar interventions and to provide input into program optimization and scaling.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wendy Cukier

Student:

Partner:

Ladies Learning Code

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Improving the Performance of Forages on the Canadian Prairies

In 2012, the estimated value of forage in Canada was $5.1 Billion. Forages are the foundation for the beef and dairy sectors which have a combined economic activity of $50 Billion. However we have recently seen a loss of nearly 2.2 Million acres of pasture land across Canada, which means productivity from our remaining forage lands must improve for the future competitiveness of the beef industry. This project contains 4 research activities on alternative forages and improved technologies that will increase the productivity and quality of the forage industry in Saskatchewan and Canada. New legume forages such as sainfoin and low lignin alfalfa will be researched for their suitability and performance on the Canadian Prairies. The application of new near infrared spectroscopy analysis to determine forage quality will also be studied. Finally, the intern will gain experience to build a foundation to convert into a permanent researcher in the forage industry to help fill the current research capacity gap.

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Faculty Supervisor:

H.A. Bart Lardner

Student:

Partner:

Saskatchewan Forage Council

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Optimization and validation of Aragonite-based toothpaste for dental calculus removal

Most of the available toothpastes are designed to manage tooth decay. Older individuals, however, suffer from gum diseases that caused by accumulation of plaque and tartar on teeth or implants.
The most common way of cleaning the teeth is with a brush and toothpaste. However, even though major companies offer a wide range of products to manage gum disease, they all have limitations when it comes to removal of tartar and cleaning dental implants. Therefore, many patients have to go to the dentist on regular basis to treat these problems, or face the loss of their teeth and implants.
This project is aiming to test and optimize a novel toothpaste (Dr. D-Tart) created for tartar removal. Our lab experiments proved its high capacity in removing tartar and so it is ready to be validated in clinic. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Faleh Tamimi

Student:

Partner:

Visionaturolab Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

The Marpole Project: Destination Marpole

The Marpole Project: Destination Marpole is an exploration into a specific community and its potential relationship to public art as an agent of change. This research internship examines the community of Marpole – its history, inhabitants, and community – through artistic practice and creative research methodologies. Utilizing interviews, questionnaires, ethnographic methods, creative art practice, and participant action research, the research aims to understand how this community benefits from public art. The internship will gather qualitative and quantitative data about the impact of public art on industry and community and its usefulness in cultivating a relationship between the two; the project’s findings can then be applied to further research and development.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Cameron Cartiere

Student:

Partner:

Marpole Business Association

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

University:

Emily Carr University of Art + Design - Main Campus

Program:

Accelerate

Utilisation des tubes à vortex pour le traitement de l’air en milieu industriel

Le tube à vortex est un dispositif permettant de générer un jet d’air chaud et un jet d’air très froid à partir d’air comprimé. Bien que le comportement du tube soit encore mal compris et que l’efficacité est faible, les tubes à vortex sont tout de même utilisé actuellement dans plusieurs application à basse température, comme par exemple le refroidissement de machinerie ou la liquéfaction de gaz .
Dans cette recherche, nous proposons d’adapter ce système fiable et peu coûteux pour chauffer, climatiser et déshumidifier l’air en industrie. Dans un premier temps, le tube à vortex devra être optimisé pour l’application. Ensuite, un mode efficace d’injection du chaud et du froid produit devra être proposé en éliminant le risque de givre. Au final, un prototype sera construit afin de mesurer l’efficacité du système à chauffer, à climatiser et à déshumidifier l’air.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sébastien Poncet

Student:

Partner:

Aéronergie Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Budget Impact Analysis guidelines for submissions to provincial drug plans in Canada (Update 2018- 2019)

In the health technology assessment (HTA) process, cost- effectiveness analysis gets more attention, however over last decade, the budget impact analysis (BIA) has certainly become more important to the subsequent steps, including the adoption decision. The first Canadian BIA Guidelines was published by Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) in 2007. According to the results of a recent survey with regards to validate the practicality of the guidelines for policy makers, an update was recommended in order to reflect the changes that have occurred in the pharmaceutical industry. The objectives of the present study is to update the current Canadian BIA guidelines based on the most recent international methodological improvements, Canadian stakeholders` opinions and pharmaceutical regulatory changes since 2008 to 2018.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mitchell Levine

Student:

Partner:

Innomar Strategies

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

An Investigation on the Detection of Oil-based Pollutant Spills in Ice-infested Arctic Waters Utilizing Active Microwave Remote Sensing

Climate change continues to shrink the sea ice in the Arctic. Consequently, there is an ever-increasing trend of industrial and shipping activities in the Canadian Arctic. This results into a high risk of accidental or deliberate release of oil-related pollutants in the Arctic waters. Satellite remote sensing is a key component in spill detection as an essential step towards any remediation and cleanup effort. Thus, this project proposes to develop a detection algorithm based on microwave satellite data that can be incorporated into a high-level oil spill alarm system. An array of single-, dual-, and available quad-polarimetric parameters will be incorporated in the algorithm in addition to the optical and local prior information to achieve detection. Furthermore, the integrability of the data collected at different frequencies will be investigated. TO BE CONT”D

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Faculty Supervisor:

David G Barber

Student:

Partner:

C-CORE

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Exploration of equillibrium moisture content characteristics for Manitoba-grown soybeans

The equilibrium moisture content (EMC) is an important physical property that significantly impacts all hygroscopic biomaterial. Knowledge of EMC of grains and pulses including soybeans is essential for efficient post-harvest operations such as drying, aeration, or storage. EMC changes with the variety but is also affected by handling and aeration practices. During storage, seeds undergo many micro-wetting and drying cycles or freezing and thawing cycles, which also affect the sorption and desorption characteristics. Plant breeding has resulted in grains and oilseeds of different constituents, which directly affects the EMC values. Moreover, very little information on EMC characteristics is available for Manitoba grown soybeans. Therefore, to establish the best post-harvest techniques for soybeans, the objective of this proposal is: i) to determine the sorption and desorption characteristics under the different storage conditions of commonly grown soybean varieties in Manitoba, ii) to develop web-based guidelines for safe storage of seleced beans.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jitendra Paliwal

Student:

Partner:

Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

A survey of mental health in medical marijuana users in Vancouver, Canada.

The Canadian Mental Health Association states that all Canadians will indirectly be affected by mental health at some time in their lives through a family member, friend, or colleague and that 20% of Canadians will be affected personally. Most conditions are treated with pharmaceuticals that often come with unwanted side effects. Many patients have starting looking for alternatives from “big pharma” medications and in this search have found medical marijuana to be helpful. Medical marijuana can be used for a wide variety of different medical conditions, but the large majority of patients use medical marijuana for its psychological effects, such as for anxiety, depression, pain and insomnia. Though there is research supporting many of its benefits, the role of cannabis in mental health is still unclear and therefore requires further investigation. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alasdair Barr

Student:

Partner:

Drayton MedCanna Solutions Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Historical reconstruction of long-term forest dynamics in southern Quebec to improve sustainable forest management

European colonization and industrial development have profoundly transformed the forested landscapes of north-eastern North America. Consequently, historical forest characteristics, such as forests prior to settlement and industrial exploitation (i.e. the presettlement forests), serve as a model for developing a sustainable forest management. In this project, we aim to reconstruct long-term changes in forest landscapes of southern Quebec. Early land-survey archives are logbooks reporting the original survey of townships mostly surveyed throughout the XIXth century and which contain highly valuable information about forest composition for this period. These data will be used to reconstruct presettlement forest landscapes. Additionally, paleoecological data from lake cores (e.g. pollen records) will be used to assess millennial changes in forest vegetation. This research project will provide key knowledge to improve sustainable management of southern Quebec’s forests to the partner organization (TEMBEC inc. forest product company) and to other actors from the private and public sectors.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yves Bergeron;Olivier Blarquez;Dominique Arseneault

Student:

Partner:

Rayonier A.M. Canada S.E.N.C.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal; Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Accelerate

Production decline curve analysis with reservoir properties of shale gas

There is no memorandum project overview associated with this application.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Japan Trivedi

Student:

Partner:

Inha University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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