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

15
Nov

The Power of Place: Why Local Communities Hold the Future

Prof. Ryan Gibson offered a timely look at how communities can navigate an increasingly unpredictable world as part of an event recently hosted by the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia. The presenta

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05
Nov

Building Strong Rural Futures: Insights from Japan–Canada Exchange at Hokkaido University of Education

On November 4, 2025, Dr. Ryan Gibson delivered a presentation titled “Local Governance in Canada” at the Department of International and Regional Studies, Hokkaido University of Education in Hakodate,

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23
Oct

Celebrating Open Access Week and the Rural Review

20-26 October 2025 is International Open Access Week – a global event dedicated to openness in scholarship and research. This year’s theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, invites all of us...

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22
Oct

New Publication: Rural Policy Approaches in Canada

The latest report from the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review (SRCPR) has set its sights beyond Scotland's borders, drawing on a detailed case studies from four countries to inform how Scottish ...

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