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Research areas include:

• Claims and Treaties
• Economic Development and Business
• Education
• Employment
• Environment and natural Resources
• Governance
• Health and Social Services
• Housing and Infrastructure
• Justice and Policing
• Language, Heritage, and Culture
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Autism Society Canada (ASC) actively promotes Autism Spectrum Disorder as a research priority in Canada, primarily through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

A group of more than sixty researchers, clinicians and parents led by Dr. Jeanette Holden in Kingston, Ontario. They are working together to better understand:

1. the causes, origins and effects of autism spectrum disorders, and
2. the effects of treatment of persons with an ASD or a related disorder.

They also host AutismConnects, a portal into an interactive worldwide autism community where members discuss the latest news, resources, research and topics about Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Starting with the Autumn 2005 edition, abstracts for articles published in the journal Canadian Social Work (CSW) are available on the CASW website (links below). Canadian Social Work is available in its entirety on the Members’ and Subscribers’ Sites of the CASW website.

Research Committee
CCSA has played a leadership role on major studies of national drug use prevalence, social and economic costs associated with substance use, and the links between alcohol and drug use and crime.
Substance Abuse Research Library
Houses over 11,000 documents focusing on Canadian and international addiction information. It includes resources on addiction, use or problem use of alcohol, licit and illicit drugs, and other psychoactive substances. Emphasis is placed on grey literature and other documents not typically indexed in major commercial databases

MICYRN’s primary objectives are to build innovative platforms to address gaps in the clinical research environment through the establishment of core programs in research partnerships, training, knowledge translation, research methods, research ethics and regulatory affairs, and funding partnerships. This network also sets out to establish integrated access to innovative tools in data management, genomics, and biobanking.

MICYRN has the capacity to improve the health of virtually every mother and child in the country through creating an environment of innovation, research efficiency and effective application of new discoveries to policy and practic

New Online Publications Catalogue

Children & Youth in Care
Foster Care
Kinship Care
Residential Care
Adoption
Reunification
Transitions to Adulthood
Young Offenders
Outcomes
Other
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Neglect
Emotional Maltreatment
Domestic Violence (exposure to)
Risk, Protective Factors & Resiliency
Impacts & Trauma
Epidemiology
Other
Intervention & Prevention
Home Visiting
Programs & Supports for Parents
Trauma Treatment
Risk Assessment
Differential Response
Mental Health Programs
Substance Abuse Programs
Other
Aboriginal Child Abuse & Neglect
Families & Communities

Stats & Facts, a on-line service of the Canadian Council on Social Development, provides accessible and accurate statistical information. This site is intended for anyone with an interest in timely data on social and economic indicators. They anticipate that Stats & Facts will be frequently used by policy analysts, community planners, activists, journalists, and students.

Users will find informative facts sheets organized by topic areas covering demographics, families, health, education , economic security and the labour market. All of these fact sheets will be regularly updated to reflect the most current data available.

The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation is published twice a year by the CES. It seeks to promote the theory and practice of program evaluation in Canada by publishing:

• Articles on all aspects of the theory and practice of evaluation, including methodology, evaluation standards, implementation of evaluations, reporting and use of studies, and the audit or metaevaluation of evaluation.
• Research and Practice Notes that provide practical examples of the applications of particular methodologies or procedures within the context of a particular study or group of studies.
• Book Reviews of relevance to the practice in Canada.

The Encyclopedia of Language and Literacy Development (Encyclopedia) is the first comprehensive, authoritative, archival, science-based, bilingual online resource focused on children's language and literacy development for the Canadian education sector. The Encyclopedia helps to provide answers to questions about children's language and literacy – answers that are based on relevant and up-to-date research presented in an easily accessible format. Early learning childcare practitioners, teachers, policymakers, and parents can all draw on the Encyclopedia for reliable, evidence-based information to support their daily practices and to make decisions in the best interests of the children in their care.

Has all provincial, territorial and federal laws as well as case law search

CNIB has a longstanding record of conducting vital, world-class research focused on better serving and improving the quality of life for people with vision loss – studying everything from practical vision loss needs to rehabilitation outcomes to social policy.  

Research for ideas on how to solve pressing policy problems, or as the basis for discussions on longer-term issues. Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN) advises Canada's leaders on the issues of our times and the policy options to move Canada forward.  Their mission is to create knowledge and lead public dialogue and discussion on social and economic issues important to the well-being of all Canadians

Reports, Publications, and Journal Articles relating to Law and the Family

• CSICA research
• Child Welfare League of Canada (CWLC)
• Resolve Alberta
• Child Welfare league of America (CWLA)
• ISPCAN (International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect)

Work in partnership with all sectors to do research that will advance women’s leadership in Canada. Knowledge of the existing challenges and opportunities are essential. Carleton offers world class research capability as well as extensive experience in facilitating critical conversations around the significance of inclusive public leadership and measures needed to promote change, with policy makers, business and community leaders.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.

The Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR) is focused on strengthening communities through social research. Their approach to research is participatory and action-oriented in a way that mobilizes people to participate as full and equal members of society.

The Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA) is the only organization in Canada dedicated to ending discrimination in housing and promoting human rights in housing.  CERA carries out this work through public education, research, law reform, human rights casework, test case litigation and using international human rights law and mechanisms.  

Research is focused on the causes and cures for disease affecting children and families.

Much of the CCHRSC's work focuses on carrying out and responding to research on human resources issues in Canada's child care sector. This research provides a strong foundation for our projects and activities. At the same time, it helps ensure that our work responds to well-documented needs in the sector.

The Winnipeg-based First Nations Research Site (FNRS) is a partnership initiative of the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada and the Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare. 

The FNRS has grown in terms of the research products it has produced and the networks of linkages and collaborations and partnership that it has developed with diverse communities

The Fraser Institute conducts peer-reviewed research into critical economic and public policy issues including taxation, government spending, health care, school performance, and trade. The Fraser Institute’s research addresses a wide variety of public policy issues facing Canada and nations around the globe.  Their research is distributed around the world and made freely available to decision makers, politicians, the news media, bloggers, and the public. 

The Institute produces research on a wide variety of topics including health care, education, government spending, taxation, energy, and the environment. See a complete list of all research topics.

Research topics include:

• Challenges for Canadian Families
• Child Development/Understanding the Early Years
• Employment Insurance and Programs
• Labour Market (Employment and Unemployment)
• Literacy, Learning, and Skills Development
• Persons with Disabilities: Accesssibility, Participation and Inclusion
• Population Aging: A Life Course Perspective
• Social and Economic Inclusion
• Sustainability for Communities, the Voluntary Sector and the Social Economy
• Workplace and Labour
• Other (former Applied Research Branch publications of a multi-disciplinary nature)