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The Role of NGOs, Non-Profits, and the Government in the Provision of Settlement Services for Canadian Newcomers: A Policy Crisis
(Institute of Urban Studies, 2017-10-27)
The concept of collaboration and consensus building lends itself to the emerging theory of “New Public Governance,” where a shift to horizontal accountability and governance takes over from ideals of vertical power in ...
Manitoba Older Worker Project
(2014-10-16)
To explore the role of older workers in Manitoba and in a broader context, The
Manitoba Older Worker Project (MOWP) explores the trends in the literature
and the experiences of both employers and employees. A key component ...
By Any Other Name: The Street Sex Workers of Winnipeg
(2015-03-25)
Prostitution is a matter that affects many in Winnipeg; most obviously, the women
and girls who are exploited through street work in the north and west end
communities. These women and children are disproportionately of ...
Proceedings: Preventing Evictions and Managing Successful Tenancies
(Institute of Urban Studies, 2012-05-17)
On Nov.10 2011, the Institute of Urban Studies conducted a workshop on Managing for Successful Tenancies. The goal of this workshop was to develop an eviction prevention strategy for the Mental Health Commission of Canada's ...
Arctic Gateway Summit, Winnipeg, November 8-10, 2010: Northern Directions
(2010)
In partnership with the Government of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, hosted the Arctic Gateway Summit – Northern Directions on November 8 - 10, 2010 in Winnipeg.
The scope of the Arctic Gateway Summit included a ...
Downtown Winnipeg: Developments and Investments, 2005-2013
(Institute of Urban Studies, 2013-11-25)
Proceedings of the Prairie Urban Congress 2000
(2014-11-05)
The Prairie Urban Congress was held at a very opportune time. Municipalities and community-based
organizations currently face a difficult set of circumstances. The federal government has been devolving
housing responsibilities ...
Literature Review of Socio-Economic Trends Affecting Consumers and Housing Markets
(2014-10-21)
The purpose of the report is to review and consolidate existing research regarding the impact of
socio-economic trends on consumers and housing markets, discuss current thinking, identify
research gaps, and prioritze ...
The At Home/Chez Soi Project
(Institute of Urban Studies, 2016-01)
This report is the final Winnipeg Site Report of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s At Home/Chez Soi project. The research examined the sustainability of Canada’s At Home/Chez Soi Housing First (HF) programs for ...
Women in the City
(Institute of Urban Studies, 2014-10-15)
That many women experience disadvantage in urban areas is, to some extent, due to misconceptions and false
assumptions regarding their needs on the part of the city planning profession. The author explores some of ...