University of Ottawa Faculty of Social Sciences

Government announces panel of experts who will help shape new restorative engagement program for the federal public service

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Today, the Government of Canada announced the members of a panel of experts that will provide recommendations to the government on the design and creation of a new restorative engagement program (REP) for public service employees.

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  • Today, the Government of Canada announced the members of a panel of experts that will provide recommendations to the government on the design and creation of a new restorative engagement program (REP) for public service employees.
  • Convening a panel of experts is the first step in designing and putting in place the REP for the public service workforce.
  • This panel of experts will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help shape the new restorative engagement program.
  • Public Service Employee Surveys show public servants from equity‑seeking groups are more likely to report experiencing harassment, racism and discrimination in the workplace.

Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Applauds Canada's Approach to Energy Security and the Energy Transition

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Today, Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) praised Canada's strong climate actions and efforts to support global energy security during a fireside chat with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, at the University of Ottawa.

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  • Today, Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) praised Canada's strong climate actions and efforts to support global energy security during a fireside chat with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, at the University of Ottawa.
  • This will not only benefit Canadians but also serve to increase global energy security over the long term.
  • "As the global energy transition accelerates, Canada can choose to be a leader or a follower; the Government of Canada is choosing to lead.
  • "Amid the turmoil of the global energy crisis, Canada continues to be a bright spot in advancing the clean energy transition while supporting international energy security and paying close attention to the social and economic implications of change.

Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Applauds Canada's Approach to Energy Security and the Energy Transition

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Today, Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) praised Canada's strong climate actions and efforts to support global energy security during a fireside chat with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, at the University of Ottawa.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) praised Canada's strong climate actions and efforts to support global energy security during a fireside chat with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, at the University of Ottawa.
  • This will not only benefit Canadians but also serve to increase global energy security over the long term.
  • "Amid the turmoil of the global energy crisis, Canada continues to be a bright spot in advancing the clean energy transition while supporting international energy security and paying close attention to the social and economic implications of change.
  • The review praised "Canada's bold policies and support for innovation" while noting that Canada should continue to take a "people-centred approach to Canada's clean energy transition."

Now Enrolling: Chacruna's Diversity, Culture and Social Justice in Psychedelics Course

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The first of its kind in the psychedelic field, the course is interdisciplinary, experiential, personal and intellectual. Classes will introduce students to critical topics in cultural, historical, scientific and socioeconomic contexts that have shaped – and continue to influence – the psychedelic renaissance. The course will have a special focus on providing foundational knowledge in psychedelics and justice, diversity, equity and inclusion (JEDI). Students will explore implicit bias, queer aspects, intersectionality, cultural humility, social identity, healing the racial divide, uses of Indigenous plant medicines and challenges around the mainstreaming and globalization of psychedelics.

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  • Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines, in partnership with the University of Ottawa, School of Psychology, is offering a spring course, Diversity, Culture and Social Justice in Psychedelics, part of its Psychedelic Justice Curriculum.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The first of its kind in the psychedelic field, the course is interdisciplinary, experiential, personal and intellectual.
  • The course will have a special focus on providing foundational knowledge in psychedelics and justice, diversity, equity and inclusion (JEDI).
  • Each class is taught by international experts in the field, whose perspectives shed light on how psychedelics influence and are influenced by social justice, privilege, and diversity.

Canada's top researchers in social sciences and humanities recognized with prestigious national awards

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Today,the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the five recipients of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's (SSHRC) 2022 Impact Awards .

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  • Today,the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the five recipients of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's (SSHRC) 2022 Impact Awards .
  • They recognize outstanding Canadian researchers and their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded partially or entirely by SSHRC.
  • The Connection Award recognizes an outstanding initiative facilitating the exchange of research knowledge within or beyond the social sciences and humanities community to generate intellectual, cultural, social or economic impacts.
  • "Congratulations to this year's Impact Award recipients: Canada's top social sciences and humanities leaders, thinkers and researchers!

APWG's eCrime 2022 Examines the Edge of the Cybercrime Experience With Pioneering Researchers and Swashbuckling Cybercrime Fighters

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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The 2022 Symposium on Electronic Crime Research (APWG eCrime) consists of a three-day program comprised of keynote presentations and technical and practical sessions.

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  • The 2022 Symposium on Electronic Crime Research (APWG eCrime) consists of a three-day program comprised of keynote presentations and technical and practical sessions.
  • Discounts are available to NGOs, university faculty and students, law enforcement officials, government personnel and employees of multilateral and trade organizations.
  • The APWG established APWG eCrime to honor that contribution, foster its spirit and to organize the creative energy of researchers that would eventually overwhelm the APWG's other conference venues.
  • APWG eCrime will continue to be a collaborative project of its sponsoring institutions, its chairs, committee members, reviewers and, of course, the researchers who share their findings.

Global Warning Set to Make Its U.S. Debut

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Director, Mathew Embry, and Producer, Peter Beyak, are proud to present the documentary, Global Warning, to the US market. Calgary filmmaker, Mathew Embry, sets out to make a documentary on global warming that is unbiased to both sides of the contentious issue.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Director, Mathew Embry, and Producer, Peter Beyak, are proud to present the documentary, Global Warning, to the US market.
  • Mathew Embry is an internationally recognized, award-winning, documentary, filmmaker whose films often explore global issues.
  • Global Warning was nominated for six Alberta Film and Television Awards, including Best Documentary, and can now be streamed in the United States via their website.
  • Global Warning offers a much-needed balanced approach to the climate change debate.

Prime Minister announces reappointment of Dr. Mona Nemer as Canada's Chief Science Advisor

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, July 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the reappointment of Dr.Mona Nemer as Canada's Chief Science Advisor for a term of two years.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the reappointment of Dr.Mona Nemer as Canada's Chief Science Advisor for a term of two years.
  • As Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Nemer will continue to provide impartial scientific advice to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Cabinet so that science is considered in public policy decisions and that government science is fully available to Canadians.
  • A distinguished medical researcher in the field of molecular cardiology, Dr. Nemer has served as Canada's Chief Science Advisor since 2017.
  • "As Canada's Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Nemer has provided critical advice to the Government of Canada to ensure that decision-making is informed by science.

Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Awards Three New Scholarships

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Three scholarships will support research into resources to support food security among perinatal women, the relationship between food insecurity and mental health among adolescents, and Indigenous food sovereignty

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  • Three scholarships will support research into resources to support food security among perinatal women, the relationship between food insecurity and mental health among adolescents, and Indigenous food sovereignty
    MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 16, 2022 /CNW/ -(TSX: MFI) Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") today announced that it has awarded three new scholarship in Food Security, with nine scholarships funded to date.
  • For more information about the scholarship process, visit the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security .
  • The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods") is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife and Field Roast.

APWG eCrime 2022 Symposium Examines the Menace and Mutation of Cybercrime in a Time of Continental War and Global Pandemic

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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eCrime 2022 consists of a 3-day program composed of keynote presentations, technical and practical sessions, and interactive panels.

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  • eCrime 2022 consists of a 3-day program composed of keynote presentations, technical and practical sessions, and interactive panels.
  • IMPORTANT DATES FOR eCRIME 2022:
    Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements.
  • APWG is a founding member of the steering group of the Commonwealth Cybercrime Initiative at the Commonwealth of Nations .
  • The conference, founded in 2006 by APWG, is the only peer-reviewed conference dedicated exclusively to cybercrime studies.