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COSMO Canada Impact Canada

WEBFrom April 2020 to November 2021, Impact Canada led the implementation of the World Health Organization (WHO) Behavioural Insights (BI) Tool on COVID-19 in the Canadian context. This study - COVID-19 Snapshot Monitoring (COSMO Canada) - was conducted in collaboration with the Public Opinion Research Team at the Privy Council Office.

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Challenge Impact Canada

WEBThe objectives of this Challenge are to: Provide more valuable information to people who use drugs and those who support them, so they can make informed choices, which can help lower the risk of overdose deaths. Increase uptake of drug-checking services with the goal of providing better and more valuable information to people who use drugs.

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What is Drug Checking

WEBThe Health Canada Drug Checking Technology Challenge. Drug checking is a harm reduction measure where people have their illegal drugs tested to find out what is in them (and in what quantity if possible), including if they contain toxic contaminants or unexpected and potent substances, like fentanyl.

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COSMO: Wave 2.4 Impact Canada

WEBKey Insights Proximity to COVID-19 & Public Health Measures: In Wave 2.4, 49% of respondents reported having been - or likely having been - infected with COVID-19 at some point in the pandemic (up from 31% in Wave 2.3). Of those who have been infected, 12% report having experienced symptoms of Post-COVID Condition.

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Overview Behavioural Science Impact Canada

WEBBehavioural scientists ask these questions and design and test solutions based on that understanding. The Impact and Innovation Unit (IIU) applies insights from BeSci to inform the design and implementation of priority programs, services, and initiatives across government. From improving Canadians’ financial health, to improving environmental

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The Program of Applied Research on Climate Action in Canada

WEBIn September 2021, in partnership with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the Impact and Innovation Unit launched a multi-year program of research on climate change. The Program of Applied Research on Climate Action in Canada (PARCA Canada) will apply behavioural science (BeSci) insights and

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Challenge Impact Canada

WEBStages. Stage 1: Concept – Teams will design a novel detection or diagnostic technology concept, and provide a detailed explanation of how it meets the Challenge goals. The top submissions will be selected to move on to Stage 2. Stage 2: Proof-of-concept – Semi-finalists selected from Stage 1 will develop a proof-of-concept that they will

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Projects Behavioural Science Impact Canada

WEBIn March 2020, Impact Canada launched a program of applied research grounded in Behavioural Science (BeSci) to help support the Government’s response effort in accurately and effectively promoting the behaviours recommended by public health experts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. At that time, the behaviours that public health

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Applying BeSci to the COVID-19 Response Impact Canada

WEBIn March 2020, Impact Canada launched a program of applied research grounded in Behavioural Science (BeSci) to help support the Government’s response effort in accurately and effectively promoting the behaviours recommended by public health experts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. At that time, the behaviours that public health

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Terms and Conditions for Grants and Contributions

WEBThe Impact Canada Initiative terms and conditions (hereinafter referred to as the “terms and conditions”) are built in a flexible manner to support departments in their experimentation with prizes, challenges, micro-funding, and other outcomes-based and innovative programming approaches. Through the support of the Centre of Expertise in the Privy …

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Challenge Impact Canada

WEBThe Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is looking for ways to help prevent type 2 diabetes through the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge. We’re looking for concepts that can address the health and social barriers that people experience that lead to an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For this Challenge, a community is defined …

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Case study: Drug Checking Technology Challenge Impact Canada

WEBThe Drug Checking Technology Challenge was designed to improve drug checking technology. This would allow the community of people who use drugs and those who support them to make more informed decisions, based on the composition of a drug and to reduce harm. This case study introduces the reader to how this Challenge is unfolding, …

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Deep Space Healthcare Challenge Semi-finalists insights

WEBParticipating in the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge has been an enlightening and valuable experience. Access to support activities, through the form of workshops and a community advisor program has helped us to better understand the requirements for medical technology development and integration in medically isolated communities and …

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Challenge Impact Canada

WEBIn partnership with Impact Canada, PHAC is launching this Challenge to attract innovators to develop and implement community co-designed approaches that address the barriers and determinants of health that lead to having an increased risk for Type 2 Diabetes (“T2D”). Thus, this challenge seeks innovative approaches to type 2 diabetes

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Applicant Guide Impact Canada

WEBApplicant Guide applies to all Applicants and Eligible Recipients. Concept of Operations: A document describing the operations of a proposed system from a user’s perspective, through a complete production cycle, including cleanup and any activities required to prepare for the following production cycle.

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Our People Impact Canada

WEBDr. Lauryn Conway is the Lead of Behavioural Science at the Impact and Innovation Unit within the Privy Council Office. In this role, she provides strategic oversight and direction for central team projects and initiatives, applying insights and methodologies from the behavioural sciences to help improve policy, programs and service delivery across the …

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