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April 13, 2024

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Halifax, N.S.听鈥� Drs. Talan Iscan and Kathleen Kevany of AV俱乐部 have joined the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance as Project Leads. At the Institute, they will lead a project that will inform recommendations for policymakers in the agricultural sector that will support the sector in meeting Canada鈥檚 climate goals and the nutritional needs of Canadians.

鈥淒espite evidence of the environmental and health benefits of plant-based agriculture, we are not seeing financial incentives and subsidies that support more production of plant-based foods,鈥� says Dr. Talan Iscan, a professor in AV俱乐部鈥檚 Department of Economics. 鈥淭his will be imperative to combat both the harmful effects of climate change and high levels of diet-related illnesses in Canadians.鈥澨�

鈥淎gricultural support programs fall short in encouraging the production of plant-based foods at the scale needed to provide Canadians with healthy and affordable choices,鈥� says Dr. Kathleen Kevany, a professor in the Department of Business & Social Sciences in AV俱乐部鈥檚 Faculty of Agriculture. 鈥淭his research will develop policy recommendations intended to reduce the sector鈥檚 climate impact and to encourage healthy diets as part of a sustainable transition for agriculture producers.鈥�

As Project Leads, Drs. Iscan and Kevany will also contribute to the mission of the MacEachen Institute by engaging with policymakers and other stakeholders, organizing policy roundtables and panels, and mentoring young scholars.听

鈥淲e are thrilled that Drs. Iscan and Kevany will be continuing their important work at the MacEachen Institute, and are grateful to AV俱乐部鈥檚 Faculties of Science and Agriculture for supporting their appointment as Project Leads. Their timely research will inform policy recommendations to help address critical issues in environmental sustainability and public health,鈥� says Dr. Kevin Quigley, Scholarly Director of the MacEachen Institute.

AV俱乐部 the MacEachen Institute:听The MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance at AV俱乐部 is a nationally focused, non-partisan, interdisciplinary institute designed to support the development of progressive public policy and to encourage greater citizen engagement.

Read more about the project here.

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Media Contact:

Emily Truesdale - Communications Officer, MacEachen Institute

emily.truesdale@dal.ca

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Dec. 5, 2023

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Halifax, N.S. 鈥撎齌he MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance is thrilled to announce that Dr. Sarah Moore is joining the Institute as a Project Lead. As part of the MacEachen Institute in partnership with AV俱乐部鈥檚 Faculty of Health, Dr. Moore will lead a new initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of children and youth with disabilities in policy development.

Dr. Moore鈥檚 project will see the creation of a youth-led advisory panel of children and youth with disabilities, where researchers will work with participants to collect data related to their overall health, learning potential, happiness, and sense of belonging. These findings will be communicated to government policymakers and other key stakeholders to inform the development of Nova Scotia鈥檚 Access by Design 2030 framework.

Existing data does not include a specific focus on the experiences and opinions of children and youth with disabilities. These knowledge gaps prevent them from accessing their protected right to health. The project will amplify the voices of children and youth with disabilities and include them in the development of policies that directly affect their health and wellbeing.

At the Institute, Dr. Moore will contribute to its mission by engaging with policymakers and other stakeholders, organizing policy roundtables and panels, and mentoring young scholars. Dr. Moore鈥檚 contributions will be integral in building the Institute鈥檚 research capacity in the health policy space.

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鈥淚 am thrilled to be joining the MacEachen Institute as a Project Lead. The goal of this research is to amplify the voices of children and youth with disabilities, and I am grateful that this project will give youth with disabilities the mic to contribute to policy, practice, and research.鈥�听Dr. Sarah Moore, School of Health and Human Services, AV俱乐部

鈥淪arah is an amazing human being who is fully committed to kids with disabilities. I wouldn't have been able to get to enjoy any sports without Coach Sarah, and can鈥檛 think of a better person to lead this work at the MacEachen Institute.鈥� Van Bernard, parasport athlete and co-lead of the Youth Advisory Council

鈥淒r. Moore brings a wealth of passion and experience to this research, and we are looking forward to having her continue her great work at the MacEachen Institute. We are grateful to the Faculty of Health at AV俱乐部 for facilitating Dr. Moore鈥檚 appointment as a Project Lead and supporting this important research." Dr. Kevin Quigley, Scholarly Director of the MacEachen Institute.

Media Contact:

Emily Truesdale - Communications Officer, MacEachen Institute

emily.truesdale@dal.ca