The Role of Researchers in Policy Development and Change

PART Webinar Series

Join us to learn more about your role as a research trainee in influencing policy development and policy change. Find out how to get started on this journey and important considerations when working with policy-makers!

Featuring: Dr. Jonathan Lai

Affiliation: Executive Director at CASDA and an Adjunct Faculty position in Health Services Research at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto

Jonathan Lai (PhD) has led federal government engagement of evidence-use in policy dialogues, and reports at the United Nations Convention on research evidence used in rights-based approaches for children with disabilities in Canada.

Date/Time:Tuesday, February 22nd at 4:00 PM (EST) (via Zoom)

Learning Objectives:

• Dr. Jonathan Lai’s journey as a research trainee to working in policy development.
• Understand and discuss researchers’ role in informing policies.
• Hear about upcoming opportunities for research trainees to build your capacity in policy development.