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

23
Feb

Research Summary: Machine Learning Models

This video highlights recent research titled “Machine learning models for prediction of nutrient concentrations in surface water in an agricultural watershed,” published in the Journal of Environmenta...

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19
Feb

New Publication – A Rural Matrix

Governments, researchers, and communities rely on definitions of rural places to decide where funding goes, how programs are designed, and which communities are eligible for support. Yet many existing...

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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