The project 鈥淒eveloping LGBTQI+ Health Surveillance Capacity in Canada: Longitudinal Linked-Data Analyses of Primary Care, Prevention, Chronic Disease, Disability, and Unmet Need鈥� aims to generate evidence that can help reduce health inequities and improve health care services, programs and policies for sexually and gender-diverse communities. 

The study is led by Antony Chum, associate professor in 91亚色's , with co-principal applicant Yihong Bai (University of Manitoba) and co-principal knowledge user Jennifer Rayner (Alliance for Healthier Communities). The team also includes co-investigators from 91亚色 and partner institutions, including 91亚色 graduate鈥嬧�� Alex Abramovich and 91亚色 postdoctoral research fellow Peiya Cao, as well as Brittany A. Jakubiec, Caley B. Shukalek, David Brennan, Devan Nambiar and June Lam. 

Previous research on 2SLGBTQIA+ care has largely focused on mental health and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections, including HIV. As a result broader health needs remain understudied. Addressing this gap is important because stigma, discrimination and barriers to inclusive care can delay screening and treatment, contributing to poorer outcomes, says Chum. 

The project aims to develop public health surveillance capacity for 2SLGBTQIA+ populations in Canada using census, survey and health administrative data, the team will track the outcomes of millions of Canadians over periods of up to 20 years. The findings will provide a comprehensive picture of their health and examining primary care access, cancer screening and incidence, vaccination, chronic disease, disability, and preventable emergency department visits and hospitalizations. 

The findings will identify when and where gaps in care emerge and who is most affected. Working with community and health system partners, the team will use this evidence to inform improvements in primary care, preventive services and chronic disease management for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across Canada. 

The funding was awarded through CIHR鈥檚 Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research program. 

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The funding, announced Sept. 29, adds additional seats to 91亚色 programs that prepare graduates for professions that are critical to communities and the economy, including nursing, social work, engineering, teaching and other fields facing strong demand for skilled talent. The new seats will be available for student enrolment as early as the Fall 2026 academic year.

The expansion is part of Ontario鈥檚 $1.7-billion investment to create 70,000 new student spaces in priority sectors, including STEM, health care, education and the skilled trades.

At 91亚色, the 5,260 newly funded seats include 3,814 seats in STEM programs, 748 seats in health programs and 698 seats in education programs.

鈥�91亚色 welcomes the Government of Ontario's investment in new post-secondary seats,鈥� said Lisa Philipps, 91亚色 Unviersity's interim president and vice-chancellor. 鈥淎t a time of real uncertainty beyond our borders, Canadians are focused on building our own strength and looking after one another. This investment does exactly that. It opens doors for more Ontario students and prepares the nurses, social workers, engineers, teachers and innovators our communities are counting on."

The funding strengthens 91亚色鈥檚 capacity to educate future professionals in sectors facing growing workforce needs and is part of Ontario鈥檚 largest post-secondary seat expansion in more than a decade.

The seats were allocated through a competitive provincial proposal process that evaluated institutional strengths, regional sector needs and student demand. Institutions worked with employers and community partners to determine where additional capacity could have the greatest impact. Allocation of the first 30,000 seats was announced in May.

鈥淥ur province鈥檚 greatest strength is our highly skilled workforce 鈥� and those workers are trained at our world-class colleges and universities,鈥� said Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Nolan Quinn. 鈥淭his investment ... will ensure more students have the opportunity to train for good-paying careers that protect and strengthen our communities, industries and province.鈥�

The $1.7-billion initiative is part of a larger, historic $6.4-billion provincial commitment to post-secondary education aimed at strenghtening Ontario鈥檚 labour market in fields linked to economic growth and public services.

The investment comes as 91亚色 continues to expand educational opportunities and grow programs that respond to emerging societal needs. By increasing access to STEM, health and education programs, the University will be able to welcome more students while contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce for communities across Ontario.

"We thank Minister Quinn and the government for this commitment to Ontario's students and our shared future," said Philipps. "91亚色 is ready to do our part."

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鈥淎MR, which is often described as a 鈥榮ilent pandemic鈥�, threatens our ability to effectively treat infectious diseases in humans, animals, plants and the environment around the world,鈥� says Arne Ruckert, director of research at the 鈥檚 (GSL) AMR Policy Accelerator.

In response, international health organizations and policymakers have increasingly turned to a framework known as One Health, which recognizes that the health of people, animals and ecosystems is interconnected. The approach calls for an equally interconnected response.

鈥淥ne Health governance is comprised of the structures, processes and mechanisms that enable and support coordination and collaboration between these sectors, as well as with actors outside government, such as the private sector, academic experts, health professionals and civil society,鈥� says Taylor Hecker, research fellow at GSL, which is headquartered at 91亚色 and the University of Ottawa.

But recognizing the need for collaboration is only the first step. While One Health has gained widespread support among governments, international organizations and public health experts, less is known about how those collaborations should be organized, managed and evaluated, or how policymakers can determine whether they are achieving their intended goals.

To address that gap in knowledge, GSL worked with colleagues from the World Health Organization.

鈥淲e wanted to synthesize what is known about One Health governance globally, and especially how its mechanisms have been implemented in different institutional, social, economic and political contexts,鈥� says Ruckert, adding the team also wanted to understand how success has been defined and measured, and what barriers and facilitators influence implementation.

The researchers reviewed studies and policy documents exploring how governments and organizations were putting One Health into practice. These included national AMR plans, disease surveillance systems, cross-sector coordination bodies and responses to infectious disease outbreaks. After screening more than 3,000 records, the team examined 171 documents representing more than 50 countries.

A key aspect of the review was its focus on how local context shapes the design and implementation of coordination systems.

鈥淓xisting literature and guidance often does not differentiate between different country contexts and how this may impact or result in barriers to certain mechanisms,鈥� Hecker says. 鈥淭herefore, we approached and performed this research through a context-specific lens as there is no one-size-fits-all solution to support effective One Health governance.鈥�

That analysis identified six dimensions that consistently inform One Health governance: participation, leadership, coordination, decision-making, resourcing and accountability. Together, these factors determine who is involved, who is responsible for leading efforts, how information is shared, how priorities are set, how activities are funded and how progress is monitored.

Despite differences in political structures, funding models and government institutions, several barriers appeared repeatedly across the literature. These include challenges coordinating action across multiple levels of government, dependence on donor funding, siloed departments and weak information-sharing. The review also found that while disease outbreaks often created momentum for cross-sector cooperation, many countries struggled to maintain those partnerships once the immediate crisis had passed.

The researchers say the goal was to catalogue the challenges countries face and identify approaches that could help policymakers design more effective and sustainable systems for AMR policy implementation.

鈥淎s the first phase of a broader , this article also provides a conceptual foundation for how governance approaches can be implemented going forward, as well as how they can be assessed across different contexts,鈥� says Ruckert.

Among the factors associated with stronger adoption were political commitment, clear coordination mechanisms and effective systems for sharing information across sectors. Successful initiatives foster a sense of shared ownership, with participants viewing One Health as a collective responsibility rather than the domain of a single department or sector. Previous disease outbreaks, meanwhile, sometimes helped build support for these approaches by demonstrating the value of sustained cross-sector collaboration.

The review calls for more rigorous evaluation of One Health initiatives so policymakers can understand what works, where and why. As countries continue searching for ways to slow the spread of AMR, researchers suggest that building stronger evidence around governance may be just as important as developing new policies.

Effective approaches must account for the political, institutional and economic realities of individual countries, say researchers. Governments also need to move beyond outbreak-driven collaboration and establish lasting structures capable of addressing long-term challenges such as AMR.

鈥淲e hope that this review encourages researchers and policymakers to look beyond one-size-fits-all approaches of One Health governance and pay attention to how context shapes what is feasible, effective and sustainable during AMR policy implementation,鈥� says Ruckert.

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The recently announced funding supports journals that span Canadian Jewish studies, law, feminist scholarship, cross-cultural image studies and refugee research.

The SSHRC program supports Canadian scholarly dissemination by helping journals explore innovative activities and defray costs associated with publishing, digital distribution and open access. Each of the five 91亚色-affiliated journals will receive funding over a three-year period.

"At a time when open access is reshaping how knowledge serves the public good, I am proud to see 91亚色 journals recognized in the September 2025 SSHRC Aid to Scholarly Journals competition," says Amir Asif, vice-president research and innovation. "By expanding immediate open access, this support enhances the visibility, reach and public engagement of high-quality Canadian scholarship, connecting research more directly with scholars, policymakers and communities worldwide."

The following 91亚色-affiliated journals were awarded funding:

David S. Koffman, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Journal: / 脡tudes juives canadienne
Funding: $119,686 over three years
An interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal devoted to original scholarship on the Canadian Jewish experience.

Jennifer Nadler,
Journal:
Funding: $111,000 over three years
A scholarly law journal that publishes interdisciplinary research on law, legal institutions and legal developments of social, political and economic importance.

Andrea O'Reilly, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Journal:
Funding: $150,000 over three years
A feminist scholarly journal focused on mothering and motherhood, including scholarship that considers class, race, sexuality, age, ethnicity, ability, nationality and lived experience.

Markus Reisenleitner, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Journal: / Imaginations : Revue d'茅tudesinterculturelles de l'image
Funding: $156,000 over three years
A multilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal focused on international visual culture, image studies, artistic practice and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Dagmar Soennecken, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Journal: / Refuge : revue canadienne sur les r茅fugi茅s
Funding: $156,000 over three years
A bilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal publishing interdisciplinary research and analysis on forced migration from academic, policy and practitioner perspectives.

These awards are among the latest in a series of recent SSHRC funding successes for 91亚色, which has also received significant support through the council's Partnership Development Grants, Insight Development Grants and Insight Grants programs in recent cycles.

With files from Mzwandile Poncana

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An investment of $2.1 million, , will fund transformative work examining history, human behaviour, digital technologies and critical infrastructure to better understand and improve well-being, equity and resilience across Canada.

The CRC program bolster research excellence and advances the development of knowledge that benefits society, the economy and the environment.

"Canada Research Chairs drive new knowledge that strengthens Canada鈥檚 global competitiveness and addresses real-world challenges," says Amir Asif, vice-president research and innovation. "Across 91亚色, this research reflects a commitment to tackling complex issues 鈥� from advancing Indigenous knowledge and addressing addiction, to shaping the future of AI and strengthening critical infrastructure 鈥� in ways that deliver tangible benefits for communities in Canada and beyond."

Alan Corbiere 鈥� Canada Research Chair in Indigenous History of North America (Tier 2, renewal)
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

An assistant professor in 91亚色鈥檚 Department of History, Corbiere鈥檚 research focuses on Anishinaabe language, oral traditions and material culture.

Corbiere uses approaches such as the study of treaty negotiations and wampum belts to challenge and reshape historical narratives while supporting the revitalization of Indigenous knowledge and culture.

Matthew Keough 鈥� Canada Research Chair in Addiction Vulnerability (Tier 2)
Faculty of Health

Keough is an associate professor in 91亚色鈥檚 Department of Psychology, a clinical psychologist and a senior scientist with Homewood Research Institute. He studies the causes of addictive behaviours and develops evidence鈥慴ased treatments with a focus on heavy drinking, cannabis use, concurrent disorders and digital interventions for young adults.

Keough also received $100,000 through the Canada Foundation for Innovation鈥檚 which supports research infrastructure projects through its partnership with the CRC program.

Jennifer Pybus 鈥� Canada Research Chair in Data, Empowerment and Artificial Intelligence (Tier 2, renewal)
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Associate professor in the Department of Politics and director of the Centre for Public AI, Pybus studies how social media, mobile platforms and AI use personal data.

Her focus is on strengthening data literacy, supporting informed public debate and examining issues of digital sovereignty and data governance in Canada.

Pirathayini Srikantha 鈥� Canada Research Chair in Reliable and Secure Power Grid Systems (Tier 2, renewal)

Srikantha, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, develops AI鈥慸riven and transactive energy solutions.

The aim of her research is to improve the reliability, security and resilience of electrical power grids and support the design of trustworthy energy systems.

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The initiative, led by Stephanie Gora, assistant professor at the , received $250,000 from the Government of Canada鈥檚 New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) . The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) program supports bold, interdisciplinary research that tests new ideas and aims for real鈥憌orld impact.

Gora鈥檚 project focuses on drinking water quality in multi鈥憉nit rental housing, where water safety is impacted by the actions of water utilities, tenants, landlords/building owners and regulators.

鈥淭his funding gives us the freedom to step back and take a 鈥榩roblem-first鈥� approach to understanding and improving water safety in rental housing that prioritizes the lived experiences of tenants, as well as building owners and management,鈥� says Gora. 鈥淭he goal is to co-develop technologies and frameworks that address the real barriers to safe water in rental housing."

While Canada has invested heavily in protecting drinking water, quality of water from the tap 鈥� particularly in rental buildings 鈥� remains difficult to assess and address, she adds.

Expertise in engineering, housing and urban planning will come together to examine both the technical and social dimensions of water quality. Gora is joined by co鈥憄rincipal investigator Katherine Perrott (University of Waterloo) and co鈥慳pplicants Judy Duncan (ACORN Canada), Liam Butler and Razieh Salahandish (91亚色), along with Brian Doucet (University of Waterloo) for the project, titled 鈥溾�楥an I drink the tap water?鈥� An interdisciplinary action framework for water quality assurance in multi鈥憉nit rental housing.鈥�

According to Gora, research and policy following the 2000 Walkerton water crisis focused primarily on protecting municipal sources, treatment plants and distribution systems. However, conditions within buildings are a separate risk where aging plumbing, construction materials and maintenance practices can significantly affect water quality by the time it reaches residents鈥� taps.

These challenges are particularly pronounced in rental housing, where tenants have limited control over infrastructure and limited access to information.

Multi鈥憉nit buildings constructed before 1960 are more likely to contain lead-bearing plumbing components and lead solder, but water quality issues are not limited to older housing stock. Newer and high鈥憆ise buildings can also experience problems related to water stagnation and interactions between the water and materials used for plumbing.

In January 2024, more than 200 tenants were evacuated from a newly built student apartment building in Hamilton, Ont., due to poor water quality, highlighting the scope of the issue.

The 91亚色鈥憀ed project responds to these gaps by integrating scientific testing with lived experience.

Researchers will begin by testing water samples and interviewing tenants, building owners or managers to understand how water quality issues arise and how they are handled in real-world settings. The team will test how point-of-use and distributed water quality sensors monitor water safety in real time.

The findings will help the team develop a data-driven water safety framework for multi-unit rental buildings using an approach that considers social, environmental and economic impacts while encouraging collaboration among sector partners to clarify shared responsibilities.

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Announced March 27 at 91亚色鈥檚 Markham Campus, Natural Resources Canada will invest $28.9 million in 12 projects across the country to build and deploy clean energy technologies through its Energy Innovation Program.

These investments support efforts to reduce emissions and modernize Canada鈥檚 energy systems as clean technologies advance.

91亚色's project, led by Associate Professor Marina Freire鈥慓ormaly at Lassonde, is one of four initiatives funded in the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage stream which supports early research on capturing, moving, storing and reusing carbon dioxide.

Freire-Gormaly will focus on developing a carbon capture technology that replaces heat鈥慽ntensive systems with electrochemical and light鈥慸riven processes. By using advanced materials, the technology aims to cut energy use, reduce operating costs and improve performance.

鈥淭his funding allows us to move promising carbon capture ideas from the lab and scale them up, closer to real鈥憌orld use,鈥� says Freire鈥慓ormaly. 鈥淚t supports 91亚色鈥檚 role in developing practical, low鈥慹nergy solutions that can help reduce emissions.鈥�

The project, titled 鈥淒evelopment and scale-up of novel solid CO2 capture photoelectrochemical active sorbents,鈥� began in 2023 and will continue until March 2027 with a focus on creating and testing new solid materials that absorb carbon dioxide when exposed to light and electricity, instead of through thermal processes.

Freire鈥慓ormaly and her team of researchers 鈥� including co-applicant Assistant Professor Solomon Boakye-Yiadom and other collaborators at 91亚色's Faculty of Science 鈥� have developed new electrode materials using copper, aerogels and specialized coatings to improve performance.

Researchers are using a small, custom-built lab to accurately measure how much carbon dioxide is captured. Findings will help evaluate costs, environmental impacts and carbon emissions, and help determine how sustainable and practical the innovative solvent-based pathway would be at an industrial scale.

鈥淭hese innovations are crucial towards a net-zero energy transition for all Canadians,鈥� says Friere-Gormaly.

Tim Hodgson, minister of energy and natural resources, says the project reflects Canada鈥檚 goal to scale up clean energy and responsibly grow the nation鈥檚 conventional energy industry.

鈥淲e are investing to provide reliable, affordable and clean power across the country that will propel our economic growth, protect affordability for Canadian families and make Canada a low-risk, low-cost, low-carbon energy superpower.鈥�

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The GSL is a pivotal research centre aligned with 91亚色鈥檚 commitment to addressing complex global health challenges. It鈥檚 done so by bringing together students, faculty and professionals from multiple disciplines and institutions to work on applied research projects that focus on global antimicrobial resistance, public health institutions and global legal epidemiology.

Its goal is to offer critical insights for researchers and policymakers on evidence-informed, equitable approaches to global health governance.

The new program, says Mathieu Poirier, GSL director, expands upon the lab's leadership by enlisting the research efforts of 91亚色 faculty and students, as well as external partnerships.

鈥淎t the Global Strategy Lab, we advise governments and public health organizations on how to design laws, policies and institutions that make the world healthier for everyone,鈥� he says. 鈥淥ur new will build on this mission by consolidating our leadership in this newly emerging field to inform more equitable and effective legal systems that respond to health threats that transcend borders.鈥�

The program emerged in part from the lessons of COVID-19 鈥� which underscored the critical need for stronger legal frameworks to guide both national and international responses to health emergencies. It is the first program of its kind in Canada, says inaugural Research Director Roojin Habibi.

As an example, Habibi points to her collaboration with former GSL director Steven Hoffman on the 2019 Stellenbosch Consensus Statement, which outlines when states can legally impose travel restrictions consistent with the World Health Organization鈥檚 (WHO) International Health Regulations.

That work proved to be prescient. When the pandemic struck, the statement served as a key reference for policymakers and scholars assessing whether government travel bans aligned with international law. It demonstrated how global health law can provide clarity and accountability during crises.

Building on those insights, Habibi hopes the new program will continue to advance understanding of how international, regional, national and non-state actors can use law to shape health responses and build stronger systems. A central focus is developing long-term, grant-funded research projects that explore how law influences public health systems.

One of the first projects is studying how amendments to WHO鈥檚 International Health Regulations, introduced after COVID-19, are translated into Canada鈥檚 public health system. This work draws directly on GSL鈥檚 interdisciplinary expertise in law and epidemiology to assess how legal reforms affect national preparedness and health equity. 鈥淲e have the opportunity to engage our legal and epidemiological tools to analyze that in a systematic, systems-level way,鈥� says Habibi.

Beyond research, the program is designed to enhance training and education of the next generation of global health scholars. Habibi plans to expand experiential learning opportunities for 91亚色 undergraduate and graduate students through research assistantships 鈥� something she says is critical, given the growing post-pandemic interest in global health law careers.

鈥淪tudents understand they have a role to play in strengthening institutions like the World Health Organization or the Public Health Agency of Canada. I see a lot of students who are ready to pick up the tools at their disposal and forge ahead in building healthier communities,鈥� says Habibi.

鈥淚鈥檇 love to see this program have policy impact through interface with governments and international organizations, and make Canada a hub for global health law research.鈥�

For more details, email Habibi at roojin.habibi@globalstrategylab.org.

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The new investment is delivered through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), which delivers financial support and business services to help entrepreneurs and organizations grow, create jobs and diversify the region鈥檚 economy.

Announced by Judy Sgro, member of parliament for Humber River鈥揃lack Creek, the funding underscores the vital role Black entrepreneurs play in shaping Canada鈥檚 economy and the importance of supporting their growth.

鈥淥ver the last few years, we鈥檝e seen just how much Black entrepreneurs can achieve when the right support is in place,鈥� says Olusegun Villasa, program manager of the BEA. 鈥淭his new investment means we can build on that progress, deepen our impact and continue creating a community where innovation is accessible to all.鈥�

Since its launch in 2021, BEA has supported 136 ventures, helping them generate more than $46 million in revenue, raise $7.3 million in funding, and create 989 jobs. The BEA has also invested more than $525,000 in upskilling and professional development for Black entrepreneurs and professionals.

Its programming has ranged from bootcamps that help Black entrepreneurs validate food and beverage products or prepare startups for investment, to a leadership certificate program delivered with Schulich ExecEd. Specialized streams also support growth in the consumer-packaged goods and technology sectors through accelerators and mentorship that connect founders with industry experts and networks.

With this new investment, BEA will bolster its impact by expanding programs in business process improvement and export readiness, in addition to hosting an annual forum to connect Black founders with ecosystem leaders. That impact extends to community partners such as the TD Community Engagement Centre at 91亚色, located in the Black Creek Community.

鈥淭he TD Community Engagement Centre has always been about building connections and supporting people right here in Black Creek,鈥� says Byron Gray, manager of the centre. 鈥淭his investment means more entrepreneurs in our community will have access to the mentorship and networks they need to grow stronger businesses where it matters most.鈥�

For the BEA, the investment represents more than funding. It is a step toward creating lasting impact, building stronger communities and ensuring Black entrepreneurs have opportunities to thrive for generations to come.

鈥淢omentum is everything for entrepreneurs, and this funding helps us keep building on it,鈥� says David Kwok, director of entrepreneurship and innovation at YSpace. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to see more Black founders turn ideas into thriving businesses that create jobs, spark innovation and inspire the next generation.鈥�

Learn more about the and its programs.

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Six research initiatives led or co-led by 91亚色 faculty members have received funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), supporting projects that mobilize knowledge and spark change. 

Four projects were awarded Connection Grants, which fund short-term events and outreach activities that connect researchers with communities to share knowledge and foster collaboration. Another two projects were awarded Partnership Engage Grants, which support research undertaken in partnership with a single organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sectors. 

鈥淭hese SSHRC-funded initiatives exemplify how 91亚色 researchers are working in partnership with communities to address complex societal challenges,鈥� says Amir Asif, vice-president research and innovation. 鈥淔rom exploring how cycling can advance gender equity, to examining artists鈥� responses to political backlash, to supporting inclusive education, digital storytelling, gender inclusion in STEM, and educators鈥� digital rights, these projects demonstrate how  mobilizing knowledge through inclusive and collaborative approaches can create meaningful change at local, national and global levels.鈥� 

The Connection Grant projects are part of the February 2025 competition and are valued between $7,000 and $50,000, provided over one year.  

Cycling Towards Change: Advancing Mobility Justice, Gender Equity, and Sustainable Development through Bicycles is led by Lyndsay Hayhurst, professor in the . The initiative received $24,596 to bring together researchers and community partners from Canada, Uganda and beyond to explore how cycling can promote gender equity and sustainable development. 91亚色 researcher Jessica Nachman is also a collaborator. 

Facing Backlash: Performance in the Age of Reactionary Politics is led by faculty members in the : Marlis Schweitzer, Courtney Lancaster, Jamie Robinson, Keira Loughran and Laura Levin. The project received $19,692 to examine how artists and performers respond to rising reactionary political movements through creative expression. 

No for now: Building educator capacity to simultaneously support transgender students and parent-child relationships is led by Jake Pyne in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The project received $23,498 and aims to equip educators with tools to support both transgender students and their families, addressing a critical gap in inclusive education.聽The project is a collaboration with Lee Airton of Queen's University.聽

The Electronic Literature Organization @25 International Conference is co-led by Caitlin Fisher, director of 91亚色鈥檚 Augmented Reality Lab and professor in AMPD. The project, led by Lai-Tze Fan from the University of Waterloo, received $25,000. The event will mark the 25th anniversary of the Electronic Literature Organization and explore the future of digital storytelling. 

The Partnership Engage projects are part of the March 2025 competition and are valued between $7,000 and $25,000, provided over one year. 

Gender and Microinclusion in STEM Workgroups is led by Kelly Thomson in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) with co-applicant Marcela Porporato,. Partnering with Santex in Argentina, the project received $24,988 to investigate gender inclusion in STEM work environments. 

Strengthening Educators' Collective Capacity to Bargain for Digital Rights is co-led by Hannah Johnston (LA&PS) and sava saheli singh (Faculty of Education) from 91亚色, with applicant Vera Khovanskaya from the University of Toronto. Partnering with the Canadian Teachers鈥� Federation, the project received $24,750 to examine how educators can advocate for digital rights in the procurement and use of educational technologies. 

To see the full list of recipients, visit . 

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