Rural Sustainable Livelihoods

Rural Sustainable Livelihoods

Learn more about this initiative in partnerships with the North Atlantic Forum and the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation.
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Addressing Labour Shortages through Newcomer Attraction

Addressing Labour Shortages through Newcomer Attraction

Learn how rural communities are addressing labour shortages
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International Agricultural Workers and Housing

International Agricultural Workers and Housing

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

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Apr
April 2026 Updates
The April 2026 newsletter contains updates to graduate students working with Prof. Gibson and recent alumni. This newsletter shares information about academic programs updates, celebrates receive achi
06
Apr
Recap of 2026 Rural Symposium
The recent Rural Symposium brought together 160 participants, both in person and online, for a dynamic exchange of ideas focused on rural research and policy. The event featured 17 presentations and 1
31
Mar
Rethinking Transit: Lessons from Rural and Northern Canada
At this year’s Good Roads Conference in Toronto, a presentation on rural and northern transit offered a clear reminder that transportation planning in Canada is not one-size-fits-all. Ryan Gibson, on
30
Mar
Research Summary: Mapping Women’s Community Sport Participation
What if one of Canada’s most gender-inclusive sports was quietly thriving in rural Ontario?  The Connecting the Dots initiative is excited share the latest Rural Research Summary, “Mapping Women’s Com...