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Stakeholder Engagement

51猎奇入口works with numerous local stakeholders. There are written procedures, protocols, memoranda of understanding (MOU), and agreements that identify stakeholders external to our university and guide these engagement activities. This includes specific protocols and agreements with the Host Nations on which 厂贵鲍鈥檚 three campuses reside.

51猎奇入口also has meaningful mechanisms for local stakeholders (such as local residents, government, and civil society representatives) to participate in university decision-making through our Board of Governors (election of external stakeholders, public and transparent Board meetings) and public engagement processes, where stakeholders are asked to comment on specific strategies and plans (e.g., forest fire prevention on Burnaby Mountain with UniverCity residents), and community dialogues on critical issues (e.g. through the Centre for Dialogue and Public Square). 

Below, we provide a number of examples of the 51猎奇入口offices and engagement 鈥渙pen doors鈥� offered to local stakeholders.鈥�

51猎奇入口Government & International Relations

GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Government Relations team develops lasting relationships with government and community stakeholders to advance the university鈥檚 academic, research and community engagement priorities. It supports coordinated and collaborative engagement and provides practical guidance for engaging elected officials.

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

51猎奇入口International supports coordinated engagement with external government and diplomatic stakeholders, including Global Affairs Canada, Canada鈥檚 Trade Commissioner Service, Canadian missions abroad, and foreign embassies and consulates in Canada. Working with university leadership, Faculties and units, it convenes meetings, visits and events to exchange perspectives, discuss shared challenges and identify opportunities for academic cooperation. 

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Engaging Locally Based Diplomatic Representatives

On March 4, 2025, 51猎奇入口International hosted a reception for the Consular Corps of British Columbia to strengthen ongoing relationships, introduce new diplomatic representatives to SFU, and share the university鈥檚 international activities and vision. The event connected diplomatic representatives and government officials with 51猎奇入口leadership, faculty and students.

Community Engagement Protocols

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Policy B10.00 and its associated procedures establish a framework for stakeholder consultation when Board of Governors policies are created, amended or repealed. The procedures require identification of key stakeholders and preparation of a consultation plan. Relevant local stakeholders external to the university may be identified and engaged early in the process. Consultation feedback is reviewed and used to inform policy revisions, supporting inclusive and accountable university decision-making.

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Engaging community members in Medical Education

In November 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 School of Medicine invited community members with diverse identities and healthcare experiences to help develop patient profiles for its curriculum. The published consultation process specified participant eligibility, an expression-of-interest process, and engagement through group discussions and individual interviews, with options for virtual participation and language support. The initiative used the 鈥淐onsult鈥� level of the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.

INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION

In November 2025, 51猎奇入口convened its first External Indigenous Council meeting, with representatives from five Host Nations. The council provides a forum for consultation and guidance from Host Nations, strengthening relationships and collaboration between 51猎奇入口and the Indigenous governments on whose territories it operates. Alongside this external engagement, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Internal Indigenous Council and Indigenous Caucus provide opportunities for Indigenous students, faculty and staff to contribute perspectives and strengthen connections across the university.

GUIDANCE FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Strategic Community Engagement Plan guides the development of engagement activities with community partners, with specific actions defined at the local project level. Its Principles for Partnerships provide written guidance for how partnerships are developed and maintained, supported by commitments to equity, mutual trust, respect, transparency, shared purpose and accountability.

Community voices in climate funding decisions

In 2025, community representatives joined researchers on an 51猎奇入口Climate Innovation advisory group to select 11 projects for more than $100,000 in seed funding. The projects turn shared knowledge and local priorities into climate research with the potential to make a difference in communities.

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厂贵鲍鈥檚 Indigenous Protocols & Procedures (how to engage respectfully) 

51猎奇入口has co-developed several protocols and procedures for how to engage with local Host Nations: 

• Indigenous protocols at 51猎奇入口events (who speaks first, when to invite Elders, acknowledgements) Indigenous protocol for ceremonies and events
• Speaking program details (Elders should open major events) + how to book an Elder Practical steps and timelines, and the Elder Request Form can be found here: 51猎奇入口Ceremonies Toolkit
• Territorial acknowledgements by campus: Burnaby: Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Musqueam, and Squamish; Vancouver: Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh; Surrey: Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen. They can be found here:  Communicators Toolkit_territorial_acknowledgement
• Indigenous research ethics & protocols: 厂贵鲍鈥檚 plan to convene an Indigenous Research Committee to establish respectful protocols for research 鈥渋n and with鈥� Indigenous communities (from the Aboriginal Reconciliation Council calls-to-action) : Strategic Research Plan Implementation on Indigenous Research

Agreements & MOUs with local First Nations

51猎奇入口has formal agreements and memoranda of understanding with Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations (MST). 

• Tsleil-Waututh Nation (s蓹lilw蓹ta涩) & 51猎奇入口鈥� Agreement to advance reconciliation (Sept 6, 2023) Formal commitment to work together; outlines collaboration to support Nation priorities. 51猎奇入口News Story
• Squamish Nation (S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw) & 51猎奇入口鈥� MOU (first signed Nov 29, 2017; renewed May 2023) A renewable three-year partnership to collaborate on cultural, academic and research activities. 51猎奇入口News story
• 51猎奇入口reconciliation overview (2025) Confirms the Tsleil-Waututh agreement and Squamish MOU renewal as core relationship commitments with Host Nations. Aboriginal Peoples

Who at 51猎奇入口handles MOUs/contracts

• Research agreements & MOUs (research context): Central guidance on when and how to use MOUs, and that Research Services reviews/negotiates research agreements. Researcher Resources
• University contracts generally: Office of the General Counsel explains what counts as a contract (including binding MOUs) and reviews terms to align with 51猎奇入口policies.

Reconciliation at SFU

51猎奇入口advances reconciliation through relationships with Indigenous Nations, Indigenous leadership and participation, culturally grounded spaces, and Indigenous-led research and education. Guided by Walk This Path With Us, the university鈥檚 Aboriginal Reconciliation Council report, this work supports Indigenous rights and self-determination while strengthening inclusive and responsive institutional practices. 51猎奇入口publishes reconciliation reports documenting progress on the report鈥檚 34 calls to action, including welcoming spaces, curriculum, student pathways, hiring and administration.

厂贵鲍鈥檚 relationships with local Indigenous Nations provide foundations for sustained dialogue and collaboration. In May 2023, 51猎奇入口renewed its three-year memorandum of understanding with S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish Nation), supporting collaboration on cultural, academic and research activities. In September 2023, 51猎奇入口and s蓹lilw蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) signed a Relationship Protocol Agreement to strengthen their partnership and advance reconciliation. 51猎奇入口is also strengthening Indigenous participation through its Indigenous governance circles, connecting this reconciliation work with institutional governance (See University Governance for details). 

Read 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Reconciliation reports | Learn about Reconciliation at SFU

Indigenous Rights and Research Governance

In June 2025, 51猎奇入口Education professor Amy Parent (Sigidimnak Nox瘫s Ts鈥檃awit), of the Nisg瘫a鈥檃 Nation, was named UNESCO Co-Chair in Transforming Indigenous Knowledge Research Governance and Rematriation. Hosted at SFU, the Chair connects Indigenous rights holders, Knowledge Keepers and scholars to advance Indigenous knowledge systems and self-determination. This work supports SDG 16 by strengthening Indigenous leadership in research governance and the protection and transmission of Indigenous knowledge. Prof. Parent also serves as co-chair of the federal Tri-Agency Indigenous Research Leadership Circle, connecting her expertise to national research governance.

FIRST PEOPLES鈥� GATHERING HOUSE

51猎奇入口opened the First Peoples鈥� Gathering House on September 12, 2025, creating a dedicated place for Indigenous students, faculty, staff and communities to practise, learn and share their cultural traditions. Representatives from x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m鈥�(Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹lilw蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh) and k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m鈥�(Kwikwetlem) Nations contributed to the project鈥檚 vision, site selection and development. The House supports cultural learning, ceremonies and community connection, making Indigenous presence and knowledge more visible within the university.

INDIGENOUS STAFF REPRESENTATION

In 2023, the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner approved a Special Program permitting 51猎奇入口to preferentially hire at least 15 Indigenous staff members. The approval supports 厂贵鲍鈥檚 efforts to address underrepresentation, strengthen recruitment and retention, and increase Indigenous participation in university administration and leadership.

Advancing Indigenous Self-Determination in Health Governance

In October 2025, 51猎奇入口Faculty of Health Sciences researcher Dr. Krista Stelkia was awarded a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health Governance. Her research program centres Indigenous community priorities, knowledge and leadership to address structural inequities in health systems. As Director of 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance, Stelkia aims to co-create Indigenous-governed health policies, frameworks and interventions. 

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Working with local Indigenous Community partners

51猎奇入口has formal relationship agreements in place with both the S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw  (Squamish) Nation and the s蓹lilw蓹ta涩  (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation to guide this collaboration. These agreements support ongoing dialogue, shared educational and research initiatives, the respectful inclusion of Indigenous knowledge and cultural protocol, and the strengthening of long-term, community-grounded relationships.

51猎奇入口has a rich history of deeply engaged partnership practices at the local, national and international levels. 51猎奇入口works very closely with the City of Burnaby, City of Vancouver, and City of Surrey, engaging in a variety of levels through various departments and units, with faculty, staff and students from all areas of the university. The university also engages at the regional level by working with the British Columbia provincial government on initiatives of strategic importance, as well as collaborating with the federal government on large-scale and long-term projects.  51猎奇入口provides specific expert advice to local, regional and national government through this engagement (e.g. through policy guidance, participation in committees, provision of evidence).

Federal Policy Engagement & Advocacy

CANADA鈥橲 FEDERAL IMMIGRATION POLICY

51猎奇入口engages directly at the federal level on national immigration policy, particularly in relation to international student pathways, post-graduation work eligibility, and faculty and researcher mobility. These discussions are led through the President and Provost, supported by 51猎奇入口International and Government Relations offices, and informed by evidence gathered from student experience, institutional planning, and sector-wide coordination. 51猎奇入口also formally reports these engagements through the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada, ensuring public transparency. 

See 51猎奇入口Provost and Vice-President Academic Dilson Rassier鈥檚 full statement on 厂贵鲍鈥檚 advocacy efforts (February 2025)

Coordinated Advocacy for Federal International Student Policy

51猎奇入口collaborates with Universities Canada on sector-wide advocacy concerning the impacts of immigration changes on students and universities. On July 21, 2025, Universities Canada called for a ministerial roundtable bringing together federal, provincial and territorial governments, employers, and post-secondary institutions to develop a clear and predictable immigration strategy. The proposal emphasized coordinated policymaking, accountability and student success. 

厂贵鲍鈥檚 contribution to national sector leadership expanded when President Joy Johnson began her two-year term as Chair of Universities Canada鈥檚 Board of Directors on October 28, 2025. 

51猎奇入口in Government Advisory Roles

Canada鈥檚 Quantum Advisory Council (national): 51猎奇入口physics professor Stephanie Simmons, Canada Research Chair in Silicon Quantum Technologies, serves as co-chair of Canada鈥檚 Quantum Advisory Council. The council provides impartial expert advice to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and monitors implementation of the National Quantum Strategy, connecting academic expertise with federal policymaking. Prof. Simmons was an invited speaker at the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025) hosted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in February, 2025.

B.C.鈥檚 Climate Solutions Council (provincial): 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Professor Emeritus Nancy Olewiler (Public Policy) has been the co-chair of B.C.鈥檚 Climate Solutions Council, 2022-2026. The council provides independent advice to the provincial government on climate policy and sustainable economic development.

51猎奇入口Research informs City of Burnaby鈥檚 public safety planning

In Fall 2025, 51猎奇入口Criminology professor Dr. Jennifer S. Wong and her graduate student completed a city-commissioned evaluation of the City of Burnaby RCMP鈥檚 Gang Enforcement Team, coordinated by the Civic Innovation Lab and funded by the Public Safety Canada. The study recommended strengthening staffing, crime analysis, youth engagement, and community outreach to balance enforcement with prevention. Its findings were received by Burnaby鈥檚 Public Safety Committee in October and brough forward to City Council in November, providing research-based recommendations to inform local public safety measures.

Policy Focused Research

51猎奇入口connects research expertise with public policy through initiatives that bring researchers, government and community partners together. Its policy-focused work provides evidence and analysis to inform government decisions (locally, provincially, and nationally) on issues such as health, housing, climate resilience, transportation and social equity.

• International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR): A joint initiative involving 51猎奇入口that assists the Canadian government and United Nations with criminal law reform and criminal justice policy.
• Children鈥檚 Health Policy Centre: With 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Dr. Nicole Catherine (Canada Research Chair Tier II in Child Health Equity and Policy) as the Director, the Centre produces research evidence for policymakers on children鈥檚 mental health prevention and treatment.
• Urban Innovation Lab: A three-year partnership (2022-2025) between 51猎奇入口and the City of New Westminster, the Lab connects academic inquiry with municipal policy and public service challenges. In 2025, students collaborated with city staff on Council priorities, developing projects on equitable access to recreation, community-centred heat emergency planning, natural and Indigenous heritage, and waste management at city events.

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Informing Youth Substance Use Prevention in B.C.

In 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Children鈥檚 Health Policy Centre produced a systematic review of school-based substance use prevention programs, funded by and conducted in partnership with the BC Centre for Disease Control. The report identified programs with evidence of effectiveness and recommended local evaluations to ensure they benefit the populations and communities they serve. This work provides evidence to guide public health policy and decisions about youth substance use prevention.

51猎奇入口Knowledge Link

Launched in 2025, 51猎奇入口Knowledge Link connects government policymakers, nonprofit and community leaders with research evidence to support informed decision-making. Through systematic reviews, rapid reviews, scoping reviews and environmental scans, it translates complex research into accessible outputs, including policy briefs and strategic reports, to inform policy development and planning.

Civic Innovation Lab

Co-funded with 51猎奇入口and the City of Burnaby in 2022, the Civic Innovation Lab's mandate includes advancing collaborative research and learning opportunities focused on community and civic issues such as climate action, mobility, equity, and truth & reconciliation in Burnaby. The City describes the Lab as providing a 鈥減ermanent research base鈥� where 51猎奇入口researchers and students apply education and knowledge to address city-scale problems.

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51猎奇入口Research informs inclusive community planning in Burnaby

Through the REACH-Cities project, led by 51猎奇入口professor Meghan Winters and supported by the Civic Innovation Lab, researchers worked with the City of Burnaby and YWCA Metro Vancouver to pilot Gender-Based Analysis Plus in community planning. Findings reported to City Council and published in 2025 informed Council鈥檚 decision to extend the approach to all high-level City plans and strategies.

Value-Added Housing Project

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Renewable Cities works with BC Builds, a provincial housing program delivered through BC Housing, to examine approaches to accelerating affordable, low-carbon and resilient housing development. In 2025, the project published a case study and policy brief identifying implementation lessons and recommendations for local governments seeking to replicate elements of the program.

Housing Policy Research

In August 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Aging in the Right Place partnership published Policy Pathways for Aging in the Right Place, presenting recommendations for municipal governments in Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal to address homelessness among older adults. Drawing on a literature review, stakeholder meetings and a jurisdictional scan, the report identifies policy gaps and recommends improvements to housing, services and accessibility. 

Public Health and Municipal Practices

A study highlighted in September 2025 by 51猎奇入口Health Sciences professor Kanna Hayashi documented associations between confiscation of unhoused people鈥檚 belongings, overdose, violence and barriers to essential services. It recommended responses including accessible storage and documentation to help people retrieve confiscated belongings, providing evidence for more responsive municipal practices. 

Newcomer Health and Participatory Policy Research

In December 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Faculty of Health Sciences, YWCA Metro Vancouver and Endura Consulting launched Borders in Care. Led by adjunct professor Vishal Jain and YWCA鈥檚 Carolyn Neilson, the project aims to bring newcomers, community organizations and policymakers together to develop a research and policy agenda grounded in lived experience. 

Strengthening public participation in land-use decisions

In April 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Renovate the Public Hearing Initiative shared findings and recommendations to make local government decision-making more inclusive, accessible and equitable, drawing on nearly three years of research, community consultation and pilot projects. (Read final report)

Expert briefings on Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo

In January 2025, 51猎奇入口International Studies Professor Jason Stearns provided briefings to U.S., Congolese and European officials concerning the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Drawing on his expertise in the region, Stearns connected academic research with national government discussions on conflict and security. (Read full story)

Examining detention, surveillance and human rights

51猎奇入口International Studies Associate Professor Darren Byler鈥檚 research examines how institutional practices and surveillance technologies affect the rights and freedoms of Uyghur and other Muslim communities in Northwest China. His study, included in the June 2025 issue of the International Journal of Comparative Sociology, draws on interviews with former detainees and police documents to analyse coercive education, camp governance and detainee agency. The findings contribute to understanding the human rights implications of detention and surveillance policies. (Read publication)

Advancing Inclusive Education Policy for Refugee Students

In 2025, 51猎奇入口Faculty of Education researcher Dr. Inna Stepaniuk and co-author Olabanji Onipede published Fostering Inclusive Futures: Advancing Equity in Education Policymaking for Refugee Students with Disabilities. The research contributes to discussions about how education policies can better address the intersecting barriers experienced by refugee students with disabilities. Dr. Stepaniuk also works with Lower Mainland school districts to strengthen inclusive practices for culturally and linguistically diverse students with disabilities. (Read full story)

Capacity Building

51猎奇入口provides several outreach, education, upskilling, professional learning and capacity-building options that directly serve policymakers and other decision-makers  (e.g, lawmakers) on relevant topics such as economics, law, technology, migration and displacement, and climate.

• The City Program: Offered by 51猎奇入口Continuing Studies, the program provides professional training and stakeholder capacity-building for public officials and community members in urban design, community data, housing policy and municipal planning. This supports local government and civil society capacity to engage effectively in governance and planning.
• Building Social Connections in Practice: Between January and April 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Renewable Cities, in partnership with Hey Neighbour Collective and Happy Cities, delivered Building Social Connections in Practice, a three-part training series for 108 planners from 49 local governments across Canada. Through expert presentations, peer learning and practical discussions, participants explored policy and design approaches to strengthen social connection and wellbeing in multi-unit housing.

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Building Climate Policy and Resilience Capacity

51猎奇入口Climate Innovation partnered in hosting Vancouver Climate Day on September 26, 2025, bringing together audiences from public policy, Indigenous governance, research and community development. Through interactive workshops, knowledge exchanges and strategic dialogues, the event offered opportunities to learn about climate responses, including multi-hazard risk assessment and community resilience.

Global Contributions

51猎奇入口also contributes to international platforms that provide education and capacity-building for policymakers. Through global networks and partnerships, the university brings research expertise to training and peer learning for government leaders across borders.

Strengthening capacity among Asia-Pacific government leaders

In 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Professor Zafar Adeel, Pacific Water Research Centre (PWRC), co-led the organization and delivery of Module 4 of the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy, providing education and capacity-building on urban climate resilience and low-carbon solutions. Supported by 51猎奇入口International through collaboration with the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), this contribution forms part of an annual fellowship for newly elected or appointed mayors and governors. Through training, peer learning and city-to-city exchanges, the academy strengthens local leaders鈥� capacity to develop and implement sustainable urban solutions in support of the New Urban Agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

Read PWRC Annual Report 2024-2025

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Metro Vancouver: Housing That Connects Us 

In partnership with Happy Cities and Hey Neighbour Collective, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Renewable Cities is working with six local governments in Metro Vancouver to co-create policies for social wellbeing in multi-unit housing. The project brings together local governments, community organizations, and academic researchers to co-design more inclusive housing options, and strengthening meaningful participation of residents in shaping local policy and practice.

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Metro Vancouver: Connecting Transportation and Livable, Resilient Communities

The project amplifies perspectives of multilingual and equity-deserving transit riders in Metro Vancouver, ensuring meaningful participation and representation in public transit decision-making. By collaborating with local governments and transit agencies to improve transparency, accountability, and system-wide policy, it contributes to the development of more inclusive and accountable institutions.

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City of Burnaby: Burnaby Community Assembly 

In collaboration with the Cityof Burnaby, SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue designed and oversaw a 40-member citizen assembly selected by civic lottery to provide recommendations on the city鈥檚 Official Community Plan (OCP). The City committed to receive and respond to the assembly鈥檚 recommendations, fostering transparent and accountable governance.

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City of Burnaby: Civic Innovation Lab

Co-funded with the City of Burnaby in 2022, the Civic Innovation Lab's mandate includes advancing collaborative research and learning opportunities focused on community and civic issues such as climate action, mobility, equity, and truth & reconciliation in Burnaby. The City describes the Lab as providing a 鈥減ermanent research base鈥� where 51猎奇入口researchers and students apply education and knowledge to address city-scale problems. 

City Program

The City Program at 51猎奇入口Continuing Studies provides professional training and stakeholder capacity-building for public officials and community members in urban design, community data, housing policy and municipal planning. This supports local government and civil society capacity to engage effectively in governance and planning. 

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Neutral Platform to Discuss Political Issues at 51猎奇入口 

51猎奇入口provides a neutral platform and 鈥榮afe鈥� spaces for different political stakeholders to come together to frankly discuss issues and challenges.

51猎奇入口PUBLIC SQUARE

51猎奇入口Public Square convenes accessible and inclusive conversations about issues of public concern. Working across 厂贵鲍鈥檚 campuses, it brings together faculty, students, staff, alumni and diverse communities through workshops, debates, public conversations and discussion panels. These gatherings provide a safe space and neutral platform for political and social discussions, where participants exchange differing perspectives and frankly discuss shared challenges. Its programming builds connections and capacity for meaningful participation in public life.

51猎奇入口MORRIS J. WOSK CENTRE FOR DIALOGUE

The 51猎奇入口Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue is a world class, accredited conference facility and a programming unit that aims to foster shared understanding and positive action amongst different political stakeholders through dialogue and engagement. The Centre strengthens Canadian democracy by providing a neutral platform for promoting democratic participation and innovation, spreading best practices via dialogue training and tools, and helping governments engage citizens and stakeholders.

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Strengthening democratic participation in British Columbia

On July 7, 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Robin Prest (Senior Director) presented to British Columbia鈥檚 Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform on behalf of 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. The Centre advanced eight proposals to strengthen democratic engagement, including embedding public participation in government decision-making, investing in civic education, convening citizens鈥� assemblies and incorporating Indigenous perspectives on democracy. Through its presentation and written submission, 51猎奇入口provided expert advice to provincial lawmakers on strengthening transparency, accountability and inclusive participation.

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Other platforms and spaces at SFU 

COMMUNITY ENGAGED RESEARCH INITIATIVE (CERi)

CERi is 厂贵鲍鈥檚 campus-wide hub that promotes research grounded in community participation, cooperation, and knowledge translation, enabling students and faculty to engage ethically and collaboratively with Indigenous Nations, local organizations, and community leaders. Through its funding programs, fellowship tracks, and Indigenous-centred knowledge exchange initiatives, CERi strengthens institutions of community research engagement and supports pathways for communities to actively shape research agendas and outcomes. 

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RADIUS 51猎奇入口 

RADIUS at 51猎奇入口provides a supportive, neutral platform where students, local organizations, community leaders, and political stakeholders work together to frankly discuss social and economic challenges. By creating space for meaningful participation and capacity-building across civil society and public institutions, it strengthens more fair, accountable, and community-responsive decision-making. RADIUS labs are multi-year commitments working in reciprocal relationships with communities most impacted by the challenges being addressed. They aim to build shared power to influence unjust socioeconomic systems, advance the solutions prioritized by community, and co-identify and advance interventions for broader change. RADIUS labs are designed to create a safe space to convene various groups of impacted communities and other stakeholders. They are a place to activate the collective intelligence, creative capacity, and leadership potential of all in the system.鈥�

CENTRE FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

The Centre for Restorative Justice is an initiative by the School of Criminology at 51猎奇入口that partners with various stakeholders from communities, political bodies, justice agencies and the university to support and promote the principles and practices of restorative justice.鈥疶he Centre delivers education, innovative program models, training, evaluation and research through a resource centre and meeting place. These safe spaces facilitate outreach, promotion, dialogue and advocacy amongst stakeholders. 

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Digital Democracies Institute

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Digital Democracies Institute brings together research across the humanities, social sciences and data sciences to address equality, justice and democratic dialogue. Its work on data fluency helps learners critically assess information and understand how digital technologies shape public debate.

Annual Edward W. Said Memorial Lecture

Inaugurated in May 2025, this ongoing annual event was established by 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies. The May event featured philosopher and civil rights activist Dr. Cornel West (former Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University) in a keynote lecture and moderated conversation exploring freedom, justice and solidarity amid global crises. The lecture brought these issues into public discussion, with a recording available to extend access beyond the event (Read more)

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Demshot Challenge - Students Reimagine Democracy

Launched in November 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Demshot Challenge invited undergraduate and graduate students to develop ideas for strengthening Canadian democracy amid misinformation, polarization and declining public trust. Led by the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue in collaboration with the Community Engaged Research Initiative, School for Public Policy and Digital Democracies Institute, the initiative connects student creativity with democratic renewal. Designed around workshops, mentorship and a final showcase in 2026, the challenge encourages proposals that improve access to reliable information, strengthen public voice and institutional accountability, protect civic rights and build community belonging.

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Events and Programs Facilitating inclusive dialogue in 2025

• Dialogue on Islamophobia and Newcomer Experiences: 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies (CCMS) fosters academic and public discussion of Muslim societies and cultures, creating opportunities for dialogue on justice, inclusion and discrimination. In September 2025, its Invisible Battles community event explored Islamophobia and the challenges experienced by newcomers and people from conflict-affected regions. This programming was aimed to bring underrepresented experiences into public discussion and encouraging understanding of barriers to inclusive participation.
• Democracy and Dialogue Across Communities: 厂贵鲍鈥檚 David Lam Centre provides opportunities for public dialogue on Asian societies, politics and intercultural relationships
  • Its 2025 programming included The Future of Southeast Asian Democracy in a Changing World Order and Indigenous鈥揂sian Relationship Building: A Multi-Generational Conversation, that encouraged informed engagement with democratic challenges and dialogue across communities.
  • On February 10, 2025, in collaboration with the School for International Studies and the UBC Xinjiang Documentation Project, the Centre presented a screening of Testimonies and their Surroundings. The film shares first-hand accounts from former Uyghur detainees of Xinjiang鈥檚 internment camps, examining detention, systemic violence and impacts on families. An interactive discussion with filmmaker and researcher Rune Steenberg provided an opportunity to engage with these testimonies and deepen understanding of human rights and the experiences of affected communities.
• Bringing Diverse Perspectives into AI Governance: In March 2025, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Dialogue on Technology Project partnered with Mila, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) and McGill鈥檚 Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy to host a workshop on inclusive AI governance. The workshop brought together Canadian and international experts in deliberative democracy, civic technology and AI governance to explore how citizen assemblies and participatory processes can strengthen democratic oversight of AI policymaking.
• International Perspectives on Cybercrime Summer School: From August 25-29, 2025, 51猎奇入口jointly organized the International Perspectives on Cybercrime Summer School with the University of Strathclyde and German university partners. The programme combined a research symposium, practical workshops and panel discussions, inviting students, academics and practitioners to exchange perspectives on cybercrime, privacy, digital infrastructure and responses to emerging threats. Contributions from university researchers and a cybersecurity industry practitioner connected research with professional experience on challenges relevant to SDG 16
• 2025 Defence Resources Exploring Alternatives to Militarism Lab (DREAM Lab): Led by Professor Megan MacKenzie, 厂贵鲍鈥檚 2025 DREAM Lab brought students together to examine how Canada鈥檚 security spending could better address threats to people鈥檚 safety, dignity and wellbeing. Supported by the Research Network on Women, Peace and Security (RN-WPS), participants developed individual and group policy briefs and data visualizations comparing military and policing expenditures with investments in healthcare, housing, responses to gender-based violence and climate disaster preparedness. Their findings, synthesized in the November 2025 report, offer concrete proposals for evaluating public spending against community needs and advancing more inclusive approaches to security (Read full story)
• Public Dialogue on Justice and Democracy: 51猎奇入口Professor Adel Iskandar co-chaired The Long Arc of Fascism, a community-facing teach-in held April 18-19, 2025, jointly organized by 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies and UBC鈥檚 Centre for Climate Justice. Bringing together scholars, activists and artists, the event explored connections among authoritarianism, colonialism and the climate crisis, creating opportunities for public learning and discussion about more just and inclusive futures. Recordings and resources extend access to these conversations beyond the event.

Convening dialogue on AI, Quantum and global collaboration

On November 18, 2025, 51猎奇入口hosted an event, 鈥淪ecuring the Future: Global Collaborations in AI and Quantum鈥� in Ottawa alongside the Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC). The panel session brought together university, diplomatic and industry leaders, including the ambassadors of Japan and the European Union to Canada, to discuss trusted collaboration across universities, industry and governments. Participants explored how international partnerships can support secure AI and quantum infrastructure while reinforcing democratic values.

OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT, PEOPLE, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Office of the Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion strengthens meaningful participation, safe spaces, and fair university decision-making by ensuring that students, staff, faculty and community partners have equitable access to governance processes and institutional support. By advancing written policies and procedures grounded in human rights, accountability and anti-racism, the office helps 51猎奇入口build transparent, inclusive and trustworthy institutions aligned with SDG 16.鈥� 

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RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT POLICY

SFU's Responsible Investment Policy states that, "the university incorporates environmental, social, and corporate governance considerations into its investment decisions." The policy also notes that "51猎奇入口is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment to support incorporating [environmental, social, and corporate governance] into its investment decisions."鈥�

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PREVENTING CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY: 51猎奇入口publishes ethical conduct standards and policies for reporting and investigating wrongdoing. Its public guidance explicitly identifies bribery, organized fraud, and awarding contracts for political or personal gain as examples of wrongdoing. These commitments are supported by conflict-of-interest requirements, reporting mechanisms and protections against reprisal.

• GP 41: Protected Disclosure of Wrongdoing
• GP48: Public Interest Disclosure Policy 

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Standards of Ethical Conduct also address conflicts of interest, gifts and gratuities, misuse of position and resources, and compliance with applicable laws. Further guidance to members of the Faculty Association about conflicts of commitment also included in 厂贵鲍鈥檚 policies:

• GP37: Conflict of Interest Policy
• A 30.04: Outside Activities Policy 
• A 30.01: Code of Faculty Ethics and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY

51猎奇入口publishes financial data through its annual financial reports, budget and financial plans, and Statements of Financial Information. These public documents provide information about the university鈥檚 financial position, revenues, expenses and use of resources.

For the 2024/25 fiscal year, 51猎奇入口published its Annual Financial Report, including financial statements audited by the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia. 51猎奇入口also makes its 2025 Statement of Financial Information publicly available.

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FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The Board of Governors鈥� Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee oversees financial reporting and audit processes. Its responsibilities include reviewing the university鈥檚 annual financial statements and Statement of Financial Information, overseeing whistleblower and fraud complaint procedures, and following up on management鈥檚 responses to audit recommendations.

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