OTTAWA, Ontario, March 13, 2003 — The Honourable David Collenette, Minister of Transport and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), announced today 21 Canadian researchers, will be awarded up to $25,000 each under CMHC's, External Research Program (ERP).
"The number of applications received for the ERP was the highest in a decade", said Minister Collenette. "Canadian researchers continue to put forward and carry out relevant, high quality housing research projects which contribute to solving important problems and issues affecting Canadian housing."
The ERP grants, which this year total $493,628, encourage private and non-profit sector researchers, as well as those employed in academic institutions, to put forward their ideas for investigation on housing issues. CMHC will publish the results when the studies are completed.
Successful applicants will carry out research projects in several priority areas, including: making housing more affordable, addressing Aboriginal housing needs, addressing distinct housing needs, advancing Healthy Housing™ and sustainable development, helping Canadians protect their investment in housing, improving building performance and energy efficiency, promoting housing export, exploring housing trends, and improving housing finance and market effectiveness.
Recipients of the External Research Program grants were selected by a national committee of housing experts, on the basis of merit and the quality of their proposals. The committee includes experienced researchers and practitioners in government, academic institutions, housing related professions and business.
Results of a wide range of housing research, sponsored by CMHC, may be obtained from:
Canadian Housing Information Centre
700 Montreal Road
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0P7
Telephone: (613) 748-2367; 1-800-668-2642
Fax: (613) 748-4069
For more information:
Gloria Neufeld Redekop,
CMHC
Telephone: (613) 748-2572
Fax: (613) 748-2402
e-mail: erp@cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Amy Butcher
Office of Minister Collenette
Telephone: (613) 991-0790
| Name / Nom | Title of research / Titre de la recherche |
| Habib Chaudhury Vancouver BC |
Addressing Distinct Housing Needs: An Evaluation of Seniors' Housing in the South Asian Community |
| Maureen Connelly Burnaby BC |
Storm Water Management and Environmental Benefits Provided by Green Roofs in Multi-Family Housing |
| Maureen Crawford Waterloo ON |
Assessment of the Outcomes for Habitat for Humanity Home Buyers |
| Thomas Crossley Hamilton ON |
A Cohort Analysis of Canadian Housing Trends |
| Janet Currie New Westminster BC |
Measuring the Impacts of Second Stage Housing on High Risk Women who Have Been in Conflict with the Law |
| Robert Dumont Saskatoon SK |
Residential Thermostat Study |
| Donald Figley Saskatoon SK |
Investigation of Microbial and Chemical Contaminants in Preserved Wood Foundations |
| John James Hamilton Calgary AB |
Long Term Performance of Slab-On-Grade Foundations in Regina, SK |
| Douglas Hart Toronto ON |
Understanding Multi-Residential End-Use Load Profiles |
| Juliet King Stouffville ON |
Online Guide to Co-operative Housing in Canada |
| Christopher Kinsley Alfred ON |
Field Validation of a Risk Assessment Model for Onsite Wastewater Systems |
| Benoît Lévesque Beauport QC |
Coccinelles asiatiques et santé humaine |
| Matthew MacNeil Calgary AB |
Critical Success Factors for Community Land Trusts in Canada |
| Terry Marshall St. Thomas ON |
Renovation and Repair Advisory Services for Homeowners/Seniors |
| Tania Martin Québec QC |
Recycling Catholic Convents and Religious Institutional Buildings into Affordable and Alternative Housing: Three Case Studies |
| Alexander McGowan Victoria BC |
Relationship Between Moisture Content and Mechanical Properties of Gypsum Sheathing |
| Marion Steele Guelph ON |
Assessment of a Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program for Canada |
| John Straube Waterloo ON |
Development of Driving Rain Maps and Loads for Canada |
| Haigo Tikiryan Mississauga ON |
Demonstration of an eKOCOMFORT Product in a Multi-Family Application |
| Ray Tomalty Montréal QC |
Smart Growth Report Card for Canada |
| Geneviève Vachon Québec QC |
L'adaptation du bungalow pour les soins à domicile des personnes âgées : Une évaluation post-occupationnelle |