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A New Guide to Community Psychosocial and Mental Health Response and Recovery Post-Flooding in Canada

PolicyWise created a guide for public health practitioners providing community-level psychosocial and mental health support post-flooding. In partnership with the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health and with support from a team of advisors from across the country, we explored the impacts, priorities, and response strategies that can be adapted and applied across Canada. Find out more!

March 17, 2023

PolicyWise Is Supporting Gender-Based Employment Recovery in Alberta

Read the Priorities Snapshot to learn what the research says about the gendered impact of COVID-19 on employment and pathways forward for Alberta.

March 7, 2023

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A Message from the Board Chair & Vice-Chair of PolicyWise

On behalf of the PolicyWise Board of Directors, Dr. Jackie Sieppert, Chair, and Ms. Michelle Okere, Vice-Chair wish to announce the retirement of Ms. Robyn Blackadar from her position as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 2023.

March 1, 2023

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Meet the PolicyWise Team!

Ever wonder what pizza toppings PolicyWise staff can’t live without or what we love about our work? Check out our new team page to meet our staff and learn about our team.

December 2, 2022

Psychosocial & Mental Health Impacts of Flooding & Priorities for Action in Canada

Flooding is the most common climate related disaster in Canada. It can have lasting impacts on communities, including to people’s mental health and psychosocial well-being. In collaboration with the National Collaborating Centre of Environmental Health (NCCEH) we explored the impacts of flooding on Canadian communities. Read more about what we learned.

December 1, 2022

PolicyWise is Making the Shift to End Youth Homelessness

PolicyWise is undertaking a new project with Making the Shift. Learn more about how we’ll support the youth homelessness sector to end youth homelessness in Canada. Read the full news story!

November 18, 2022

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We Generate Evidence for Impact!

At PolicyWise, we are committed to generating evidence to inform decision-making. In the 2021-2022 Annual Report we highlight some of our project work from the past year that shows how our work generates evidence that policymakers and communities use to make informed decisions. Read the full story!

November 9, 2022