During this nine-month research project, CCBR collaboratively explored the disruptive impact of the recent Syrian refugee crisis on the way local communities support newcomers. This was done in order to: 1) determine innovations in how local communities can better support refugees, and 2) determine how public policy can reinforce these innovations. This project was funded by SSHRC. 

With guidance from the Peel Human Service Justice Coordinating Committee, research was undertaken to examine policies and practices of mental health and other community organizations in the area of risk assessment and management. This research was funded by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Peel Region.

This project involved conducting research on provincial government best practices that have facilitated access to professional employment for immigrant professionals. The research aimed to help the BC International Trained Professionals Network to influence British Columbia government policy.

This policy research project helped Capacity Canada to better understand the Access to Professions and Trades (APT) processes across Canada and determine which components could be standardized at the national level. The project was funded by Capacity Canada and the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians.

This was an action research project towards influencing healthy public policy surrounding dental reform for at-risk families with young children in Ontario under the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) umbrella. This project was funded by Catholic Family Counseling Centre and the Ontario Coalition of CAPC/CPNP Projects.

This project's purpose was to develop and test a new model for occupational regulation that would increase accountabilities to internationally educated persons. The project was funded by Policy Roundtable Mobilizing Professions and Trades (PROMPT).

This comprehensive SSHRC-funded research project was designed to develop an understanding of the changes in community mental health policy and practice. The study was done in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University Community Psychology Program.

This policy paper summarized the work of a policy-analysis group which focused on a consumer-oriented policy and perspective on personal support services for persons who are physically disabled. 

This policy analysis paper on guardianship was based on a day-long meeting coordinated by CCBR to understand issues around guardianship.