Canada’s heritage sites, while fewer in number compared to Europe, face significant challenges in accessibility due to strict preservation laws. Many were built before social inclusion became a priority, making them difficult to navigate for individuals with disabilities. For example, cobbled streets with uneven surfaces or significant level differences create obstacles for wheelchair users and others with mobility challenges. This qualitative action research aimed to develop guidelines for shared street designs and innovative solutions that balance heritage preservation with inclusive accessibility. The study involved go along interviews with 21 participants with disabilities in Quebec City’s Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale areas, as well as the Old-Seminary. Insights from these interviews informed a co-design methodology involving three sessions with participants with disabilities, family caregivers, and experts in accessibility and heritage. The co-design sessions generated practical solutions such as lift platforms, accessible signage, and guided handrails, addressing both outdoor and indoor accessibility barriers. For indoor spaces, solutions included integrating acoustic panels and foldable seating, while outdoor recommendations emphasized autonomous access solutions like non-slip coatings and accessible elevators for winter conditions. It was concluded that achieving a balance between preservation and accessibility requires collaboration among architects, designers, heritage experts, and individuals with disabilities. This research highlights the importance of co-design as a method to ensure heritage sites remain culturally significant and universally accessible.

Os auxiliares de enfermagem são responsáveis pelos cuidados prestados aos residentes em instituições geriátricas. Os auxiliares experientes têm duas características. Por um lado, aplicam o saber-fazer informal e indispensável para atingir os objetivos prescritos. Ao mesmo tempo, constituem uma categoria de emprego muito fragilizada, nomeadamente no que respeita à saúde no no trabalho. O objetivo do nosso artigo é apresentar o ponto de vista dos auxiliares sobre os fatores relacionados com a organização do trabalho que estão na origem desta fragilidade. Realizámos uma investigação qualitativa que consistiu em entrevistas com vinte auxiliares experientes com mais de dez anos de experiência em quatro centros de cuidados e alojamento de longa duração (Centres de Hébergement et de Soins de Longue Durée - CHSLD) no Quebeque (Canadá). Os três principais fatores identificados pelos auxiliares foram : o aumento da carga de trabalho que causa dificuldades na realização do trabalho prescrito ; a atividade de trabalho torna-se mais complexa ; e a distância dos superiores hierárquicos diretos que impede a realização de discussões coletivas sobre a qualidade das atividades.

Canada’s agricultural sector included 189,874 farms in 2021, 15% of which were located in the province of Quebec. Farmers are exposed to a variety of