Grants and Contributions

To accelerate the development of novel biocontrol inoculants against Aphanomyces euteiches (A. euteiches) root rot, the Project expand the suite of bacterial mutagenesis tools that can be used to study the phenomenon’s key underlying mechanisms. New INSeq vectors will be designed and an RBTnSeq protocol will be adapted and optimized. These tools will be applied to understand the basis of efficient A. euteiches antagonism and rhizosphere competitive survival in an array of novel bacterial isolates covering a range of taxonomic affiliations. Mutant pools of each strain will be screened in growth chamber experiments in which pea seedlings are exposed to the biocontrol strain mutants, naturally-occurring microbiomes from Canadian Prairie pea production soils, and/or A. euteiches. These experiments will yield essential bacterial A. euteiches-biocontrol genes, and thus interpret how taxonomically diverse bacteria successfully suppress the pathogen. The latter information will facilitate the selection of strains that show the most promise for field applications.

All-weather optical satellite communications (satellite-to-ground and ground-to-satellite) remain a challenge due to many factors. The Project will develop detectors and receivers suitable for next generation optical satellite communications. During detector development, the size, weight, power, and sensitivity of detectors will be optimized for coherent detection and wavelength division multiplexing (WDM). Examples include multi-channel single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs), multispectral nanowire infrared (IR) detectors, high sensitivity mid-IR detectors, and Kramers-Kronig coherent receivers.

The type 1 cannabinoid receptor (CB1R) is the receptor that is activated by .9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical in Cannabis
that produces the 'high' Cannabis users experience. THC, and the related cannabidiol (CBD) are known as a cannabinoids and at least
120 other cannabinoids have been identified in the Cannabis plant. Cannabinoids are being explored for their potential use to treat
epilepsy, pain, anxiety, and numerous other ailments. Unfortunately, our knowledge of how cannabinoids work at CB1R is limited. In
this project, we will use computer-assisted drug design programs and drug discovery experiments to understand how cannabinoids
from the Cannabis plant work at the molecular level. Mutant forms of the receptor will be used to help us understand which parts of
CB1R are required for cannabinoids to produce cellular effects. From this study we will gain critical knowledge about how cannabinoids
work with CB1R. This knowledge will lead to improved understanding of cannabinoid biology, safe and effective use of cannabinoids,
and the potential for new cannabinoid drugs.

This project will deliver a practical solution to advance SSB development and contribute to the transition to cleaner transportation in Canada and worldwide.

This project aims to support The Commonwealth Equality Network’s (TCEN) work to address inequality and discrimination faced by LGBTQ2I persons, communities and organizations. Project activities include: (1) providing training to TCEN member organizations on advocating for the protection and advancement of the human rights of LGBTQ2I people in Commonwealth forums; (2) researching the diverse lived experiences of LGBTQ2I persons in developing countries; and (3) providing technical advice to government officials to highlight LGBTQ2I rights and issues in Commonwealth countries.
The project aims to reach LGBTQ2I TCEN member organizations working with LGBTQ2I communities and women in all their diversity from select countries in the Commonwealth.

Reaching Home aims to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

Reaching Home aims to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

Reaching Home aims to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

The objective of the SDG Funding Program is to support sustainable development projects that: • Support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address sustainable development and the social, economic and environmental issues and challenges; • Develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address sustainable development needs of individuals, families and communities; • Foster partnerships and networks to address sustainable development and the existing and emerging social, economic and environmental issues; • Recognize and support the ability of organizations to identify and address sustainable development priorities; • Recognize and promote engagement initiatives at the international, national, subnational, and/or local level that mobilize assets and develop capacities and resources for action; and/or • Foster Indigenous traditional knowledge on sustainable development.

The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges;
develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation, partnerships, coalitions) that mobilize community assets and develop capacities and resources for action.