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I have carried out an exploratory study about the labour conditions on organic farms in the developing world. Using qualitative methods, I conducted three months of research in an organic farming…

Numerous studies conclude that social housing provides a stable platform for economically disadvantaged families to rebuild their lives. Many families in social housing, while adequately housed, are…

This report, drawing on an internship at Adventure Cyclist and other professional experiences in non-profit publishing, explores how non-profits may benefit their membership and actively forward…

Available services and policies in BC do not adequately address the needs of women experiencing abuse within the South Asian community. Twenty-two semi-structured interviews with government and…

The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the role that social capital has had on the quality of life reported by South Asian Shia Muslim immigrants from East Africa. Social Capital is…

Evidence suggests that interactions between people with mental illness (PMI) and police officers in British Columbia are strained. While programs exist to improve these interactions, they vary by…

Despite the provincial and federal governments focus on improving employment services through the Canada-British Columbia Immigration agreement, the unemployment rate among very recent African…

The GDP cap placed on Canada’s Equalization program in 2009 ties the program’s size to economic growth. This limits Equalization’s ability to address disparities in fiscal capacities among the…

This thesis consists of three essays that study three different economic phenomena. The first essay is inspired by the strikingly large number of children left behind by migrant parents in rural…

Women's economic empowerment refers to both the process and outcome of increasing women’s access to and control over economic resources and opportunities. It is something to be valued, not only…

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) has been available for four years to Canadians with disabilities. Despite offering generous grants and bonds, subscription remains low, with only 9% of…

This study analyzes the nutritional status of women from low income households in Bangladesh. The key policy issue is inadequacy of protein and micronutrients in the regular diet of low income women…

In Canada, homeownership among seniors is high, and approximately 80% of seniors wish to remain in their home for as long as possible, even if their health declines. The desire to remain in one’s…

The decline of bees is a phenomenon that has been observed in various regions including Europe and North America. While the decline of Canadian honeybees, a non-native species managed for commercial…

The freight truck industry in Canada is the lifeblood of many communities throughout the country. These communities rely upon overland freight for everything from food to fuel. The continued…

Integrated Mutli-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) combines the culturing of fish and extractive aquaculture species at one site to simulate a balanced natural system and reduce some environmental issues of…

Pakistan army has ruled the country for the better part of its history. As a result, several scholars have contemplated its role in the economic under-development of the country. However, a better…

British Columbia (B.C.) is home to 25 species of cetaceans, six of which are listed as at risk of extinction by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) and under the…

Past research has established a link connecting higher levels of education and development. Nonetheless, high incidence of dropout behavior persists in developing nations, and various organizations…

This report focuses on the business model established between previously self-published author Bruce MacDonald and publisher Vici Johnstone of Caitlin Press, for the creation of Salmonbellies vs. The…