PROCEEDINGS FROM THE TRANSITION TO
WORK CONFERENCE

Produced by the Institute for Social and Economic Research; University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, R3T 2N2; $30.00; September, 1985.
This monograph encompasses the following conference themes: Technological change, Socio-economic and Cultural factors, Women and Transition to work, Role of business and labour, Vocational choice in schools and counselling, Special training programs and Adult education, Research priorities.

THE ECONOMIC SITUATION OF WOMEN IN QUEBEC

Produced by the Government of Quebec, Secrétariat à la condition féminine, Quebec City, Quebec; May, 1985.
An excellent publication, in English, prepared for a conference on the economic security of women, held last spring. It is a reference tool, providing statistical information up to 1983. It covers employment, training, special needs groups and proposes solutions for problems in a number of critical areas. A beautifully presented fact sheet on Quebec women is available with the booklet.

THERESE F. CASGRAIN
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

For research on Women and Social Change in Canada; fellowship is administered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
The first award will be made for 1986-87 for a value of $25,000. Due date for applications is June 1, 1986. The foundation is particularly interested in action-oriented research, either basic or applied, which will include a discussion of public policy options and propose recommendations for change. Contact Fellowships Division, S.S.H.R.C., P.O. Box 1610, Ottawa, K1P 6G4.

June 17 - 19, 1986, Ottawa, Ontario

INFLUENCE AND INNOVATIONS
NEW DIRECTIONS FOR
CONTINUING EDUCATION

The Canadian Association for University Continuing Education is sponsoring this conference at Carleton University. Topics will cover Continuing Education Relations with Government and Corporations, and Innovations in Programs as well as in Services and Research. Contact Beverlae Buckland, School of Continuing Education, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6, (613) 564-7537.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Family Service Canada Conference

Papers are being sought which address the theme "Constructing a Family Perspective - Can We Use Yesterday's Beliefs to Build Tomorrow's Programs?" Theoretical and practical papers are welcome, as are reports of ongoing research and administrative issues. Papers which address the theme in areas such as fund-raising, service priorities, changing roles within the family, women and the workplace, changing roles of service providers, reduced government support will be given priority. Due date for abstracts, March 31, 1986. Send to Conference Program Committee, Family Service Canada, 55 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4G1, (613) 728-2463.