December 1st, 2021
To support and improve the success and persistence in school of Indigenous students, the Québec government is investing $19.4 million to implement three measures covering direct student support, instructional material, and program review. Minister of Education Jean-François Roberge and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs Ian Lafrenière made the announcement on November 30, accompanied by MNA for Nicolet-Bécancour Donald…
November 30th, 2021
We are pleased to announce that the College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) competition is now open. Managed by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) in collaboration with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, CCSIF grants are intended to foster community innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities…
November 24th, 2021
ÉCOBES – Research & Transfer, a collegial Centre, has conducted an iterative study regarding the psychosocial and academic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in college students across Quebec. During this Lunch-&-Learn, portraits of different students with disabilities subgroups will be presented, on their perceptions relatively to the different teaching modalities used during the pandemic, their…
November 22nd, 2021
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) have harmonized their policy to align more clearly with the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments (PTP) with regard to the eligibility and funding of research projects…
November 19th, 2021
How should you talk to journalists? What mistakes should you avoid, and above all, how can you ensure you’re being understood? Viviane Lalande, an adept at making science accessible, offers answers to these and many more queries in a series of capsules presented on her YouTube channel Sci + The Goal? To better equip scientists…
November 19th, 2021
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing radicalization to violence and supporting initiatives to ensure the safety of Canadians. On November 16, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, invited interested organizations to apply for funding under the Community Resilience Fund (CRF). Starting in 2022-23, approximately $6.5 million in funding will become…
November 8th, 2021
CFI Annual Public Meeting 2021: Traditional Knowledge as a powerful driver in research– 8 December, 11.00 EST How new generations of students and researchers are increasingly integrating Indigenous insight into their work to address critical issues like climate change Featuring: The Right Honourable Paul Martin 21st Prime Minister of Canada In conversation with Chantelle Richmond…
November 1st, 2021
As Canadian businesses look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and toward recovery, many will want to revamp or re-tool their operations. This is where applied research can be a game-changer, a ready-made solution for post-pandemic economic recovery, utilizing post-secondary innovation capacity to help businesses identify and respond to challenges. Canada’s polytechnics bring space, equipment, and expertise…
November 1st, 2021
Making inroads for college researchers amidst Canada’s university-dominated research and innovation landscape often feels like climbing uphill in mud. This feeling persisted long before the pandemic and has only been amplified since. But, like climbing uphill in mud, it’s an invigorating adventure. The work of our researchers is too often overlooked and undervalued, and it’s…
October 29th, 2021
COVID-19 Policies and Disability Rights: Analysis of the National-Level Policies of 14 Countries in Relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability On November 3, join Matthew Hunt and Keiko Shikako, from McGill University, for an analysis of Covid-19 policies in relation to disability rights. Persons with disabilities experience heightened risks…
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