Rural Development

Rural Sustainable Livelihoods

Learn more about this initiative in partnerships with the North Atlantic Forum and the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation.

Addressing Labour Shortages through Newcomer Attraction

Learn how rural communities are addressing labour shortages

International Agricultural Workers and Housing

Learn more about this initiative examining housing, planning, and international agricultural workers in Ontario

29
Jan

New Publication – Revising Rural Economic Development

A new peer-reviewed article titled “Revisiting rural economic development: New Localism’s potential in Canadian local government” shines a timely spotlight on the growing pressures facing rural commun

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27
Jan

Upcoming Workshop – Opportunities in the Ontario Public Service

Looking to learn more about careers in the Ontario Public Service? Join a workshop on building a career in the Ontario Public Service on February 10 from 10:00–11:30 AM EST. You can attend in person i...

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22
Jan

Planning for Change: How Rural Communities Adapted to the Urban Exodus from COVID

During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Canadians packed up city life and moved to rural communities. But what did that sudden shift really mean on the ground? A new article in Plan Canada, “Reflec

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21
Jan

D’Souza’s PhD Available Online

Natasha D'Souza's recent Rural Studies PhD dissertation "Space, Place and Power: A Case Study of Highly Skilled Talent and Governance Dynamics in The Bruce County Energy Sector" is now available onlin

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