Type of Research: Research Paper, Database          

Research Description:

This project will compile information on criminal and scandalous activities of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) from its founding in 1984 to the present. It will attempt to track the consequences for CSIS of each scandal which has come to light. Finally, it will analyse the data according to a set of questions developed in collaboration with the People's Commission Network in the course of this project.

Part A. Scandalous activities and consequences for CSIS.

Drawing on a wide variety of public sources (literature review; media coverage; SIRC reports; internal Public Safety audits; court decisions and transcripts; interviews with activists and lawyers; reports by human rights and community organizations), information on CSIS misdemeanors will be gathered, synthesized, and categorized.

We are interested not only in illegal activities but any ""shocking"" behaviour: actions that are broadly held to be incompatible with justice and freedom. To narrow the scope of the research, we have categorized the kinds of activities that have in the past provoked public scandals. The following ten categories can be refined and modified in the course of the research, but serve as an initial basis:

Project Description:

The Montreal Media Co-op is looking for a student, preferably in Journalism or Communications, to undertake a research and writing project for the upcoming semester. The student would be expected to work with members of the MMC is researching one or several topics through various means, including Access to Information Requests, archival research and interviews. While familiarity with journalistic research methods is a plus, training will be provided to the student as well.

The research will revolve around a clear topic with the goal of publishing at least one in-depth investigative piece. The topic will be defined based on the needs identified by the MMC and take into account the student's research interests. Possible topics include: Housing and homelessness Poverty rates/anti-poverty programs Environmental initiatives on Montreal island Police brutality/killings and accountability Women, queer and trans- issues in Montreal Race and racism in Montreal.

Projet Description:

Project Description:

Having a creative and convincing promotional kit is an essential tool that community organizations like ours, when engaging in economic development projects, must have at their disposal. Designing promotional materials and resources such as a website, pamphlet, business cards, and such will be incorporated into our advertising efforts.           

Project Description:

Dirty Hands currently has a cleaning contract with Tyndale St. Georges Community Centre and our cleaning crew also maintains our office space as well Project Refuge, our residence for male asylum seekers. In looking toward project expansion we recognize the need to have adequate managerial structure in place. Specifically we are interested in having an individual or individuals with a background in Management and Human resources to help us develop hiring, training, supervision programs. We would also like to develop best methods for supervision of hired personnel.

Developing a clear hiring, training, and supervision program is integral to the success of this project. We hope that the results of this project will help inform us as to the best methods of training used in this industry, how to meet the green standards we have set for ourselves, and most importantly empower our workforce through learning a new skill set.

A large portion of this project is aimed at the personal development and asset building of our employees, thus having an adequate training program and modes of supervision in place are essential to ensure both quality service to our clients and to meet our objective of skill building among employees.