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

09
Jun

New Research: The Housing Crisis in Rural Ontario

Canada's housing crisis continues to challenge communities across the country, but the experiences of rural municipalities are often overlooked in broader policy discussions. In her Master of Science

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09
Jun

Why Land Leasing Matters for Housing in the Northwest Territories

Housing policy often focuses on building more homes, but access to land is just as important. In his new article, Government Land Leasing and Intersections with Housing in the Northwest Territories, C

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08
Jun

Congratulations to Graduates!

Congratulations to the following graduates students who participated in a convocation ceremony this week to celebrate the completion of your program of study: Aubree Erickson, Master of Science (Pla...

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08
Jun

June 2026 Updates

The June 2026 newsletter contains updates to graduate students working with Prof. Gibson and recent alumni. This newsletter shares information about academic programs updates, celebrates recei...

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