Praise for Who Killed Sir William?

“Who Killed Sir William? is a remarkable story of a community-based participatory research (CBPR) project with a goal to draw attention to the lives of injured workers in Ontario and Canada. The story is told by the community partners in the project. It is one of the best pieces that I have encountered anywhere of a community led telling of a story of CBPR activism.  And what is more, it demonstrates what positive results can happen when the knowledge of people experiencing discrimination, in this case injured workers, can be brought to light. A towering achievement.”
—Budd L Hall, Co-Chair UNESCO Chair in Community-Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education, Centre for Global Studies, University of Victoria
​“​It will be an extremely useful manual for any community organization that needs an input from academics.”
​—​Karen Messing, Professor Emerita, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Quebec at Montreal
“​While many profess that workers ought to have a say in social programs that affect them, few actually address the issue in a way that centres their authentic voices. Who Killed Sir William? fills this gap brilliantly. Drawing from experiences of injured workers, advocates and researchers, this volume reveals inspiring ideas and activities for worker advocates in health and safety and workers compensation to pursue.”
—​Andrew King, National Health, Safety & Environment, United Steelworkers Union (retired)
“​[This] book is an engaging and thoughtful exploration of the importance and potential of community-based research (done well) to contribute to knowledge, awareness, mobilization, and social justice. To have a resource like this built around a sustained and successful project focused on injured workers is a huge bonus for those of us who work in the field of occupational health and safety.”
—​Barbara Neis, Honorary Research Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland, former Co-Director of Memorial’s SafetyNet Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Research, and Member of the Order of Canada
“This is a fascinating case study of how community-based research actually works (and, occasionally, doesn’t!) and the significant benefits it can have, both for community members and for academics. I much appreciated the “warts and all” reflections on RAACWI, including the moments of tension and the occasional mis-steps, as well as reflections on what led to those moments. This book is a valuable road map for workers (injured or otherwise), advocates, and researchers considering community-based research programs.”
—​Bob Barnetson, Professor, Labour Relations, Athabasca University
​“​I found it engaging and informative, as both a history lesson and as a sort of manual on how to set up and run a complex research project. The description of the ups and downs of such a collaborative community engagement model, and how to overcome obstacles and resistance on all sides, will serve others well who wish to follow the same path.”
​—​Lois Cromarty, Barrister and Solicitor, Northumberland Community Legal Centre
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