Internationally educated nurses (IENs) are a growing and important part of health care teams across the country. They also play a vital role in addressing our national health human resource (HHR) crisis. IENs at work, however, may experience stress, feelings of isolation and confusion, and discrimination at the hands of their patients, peers, and employers. This project brought together a team of researchers and IENs to co-design a research study that seeks to understand and actively support IENs’ health and well-being as they transition to practice in Canada.

The aim of this partner-driven, applied research project was to improve the palatability of texture modified foods for residents in long term care, while being cognizant of the realities and needs of the sector.

A credit union board is discussing whether to close three rural branches. The business case is carefully prepared and straightforward to interpret: declining foot traffic, rising operating costs, and accelerating digital adoption all point toward consolidation. The community case is also clear, but in a different way: reduced access to in-person services, weakened local presence, and the loss of long-standing relationships that are not easily captured in financial models.

This study examines how Canadian cooperative and mutual boards make decisions under conditions of regulatory constraint, institutional complexity, and democratic expectations. Based on thirty interviews with board chairs, executives, regulators, consultants, and committee members, it explores how governance, strategy, and organizational purpose are understood and enacted across the sector.

The 2024-2025 Research & Innovation Impact Report highlights the achievements of Conestoga's faculty, staff, and students in research.