Policy

Knowledge mobilization from discovery to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: How are Canada and the United States responding?

The year 2020 began with a rocky start, as the emergence of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) led to a global crisis. Worldwide, nations sought ways to stop the spread of the virus as policy makers, public health experts, industry leaders,… Read More »Knowledge mobilization from discovery to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: How are Canada and the United States responding?

COVID-19 Impacts on Immigration to Canada and British Columbia During COVID-19

by Shreyas Patankar and Mriga Das

Has the pandemic forced refugee claimants to use irregular and potentially unsafe channels to gain entry into Canada? How does a lack of accessibility to air travel impact immigration? Listen to Chris Friesen, Director of Settlement Services at ISSofBC, talk… Read More »COVID-19 Impacts on Immigration to Canada and British Columbia During COVID-19

The economy during COVID-19

by Shreyas Patankar and Mriga Das

Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the informal and formal economy. In BC, non-essential businesses were closed for months, only re-opening mid-May or later. To understand how businesses have been dealing with the challenges associated with the pandemic, we… Read More »The economy during COVID-19

A future of reducing waste, recycling, and reusing plastics

by Stefanie Novakowski

In Canada alone, $31B worth of food is wasted each year. Packaging can reduce food waste by preventing items from perishing and allowing for transport and portion control. However, as of 2019 both the provincial government in British Columbia and… Read More »A future of reducing waste, recycling, and reusing plastics

Cannabis legalization presents policy growing pains and opportunities

by Theresa Grieco

When recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada on October 17, 2018, many residents of British Columbia had questions about the impact this might have on their lives. The percentage of the population using cannabis has increased modestly to 18% in the months following legalization, and interest in cannabis has extended to a diverse, and sometimes surprising array of communities.

Cannabis for health and recreation: How is science involved?

by Stefanie Novakowski

On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act came into effect, making recreational cannabis legally accessible across Canada. Despite this, there are still challenges in ensuring access to a consistent product across Canada, including in British Columbia, and questions remain about the physiological effects of long-term cannabis use.

An analysis of our 2018 conference

by Julienne Jagdeo

Arundati Dandapani CMRP, MLITT has published her perspectives on our conference (held in May of this year). She is particularly interested in how the behavioural science movement is driving public policy. Thanks, Arundati!