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

18
Feb

Building Careers in Public Service: Workshop Insights

On February 10, 2026, Scott Duff (Director of Rural Policy and Economic Development, Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs) led a workshop in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development at th

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11
Feb

Research Summary: Exploring Economic Mobility in 19th Century Canada

Understanding how geography shaped economic opportunity in 19th century Canada offers valuable insights into the roots of regional inequality and mobility across generations. The summary, titled “The

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05
Feb

Podcast: How to Build Inclusive, Healthy & Innovative Communities

Rural communities have significant strengths as well as challenges. Ryan Gibson recently participated in the 42 Canada Podcast with Laurie Cook on rural community development. Check out the podcast be...

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04
Feb

New Recording: Mobilizing Knowledge for Stronger Rural Futures

How do we mobilize research and knowledge to support stronger rural futures? A recent workshop hosted by the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation explored practical ways to share and use...

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