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

26
May

New Publication – The Peaks and Valleys of Connection

New research published in the Journal of Rural and Community Development explores how rural communities can strengthen connection, innovation, and local development in challenging geographic reg...

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22
May

Rural Research Summary – Highly Skilled Talent and Governance

What happens to local governance when a dominant industry actor becomes the primary driver of talent attraction and economic development in a rural region? PhD research by Natasha D'Souza from the Un

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19
May

Jayden Cote MSc (Planning) Thesis Available Online

Jayden Cote's recently successfully defended MSc (Planning) thesis titled "Rural Economic Development in the Iron Cage? Measuring Constraints on Municipal Development Strategies in Rural Ontario" is n...

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13
May

Rural Research Summary: The Influence of Information Disorder

The University of Guelph is home to a wide diversity of research on rural people, places, and environments. As a leader in rural research, this video series facilitates knowledge sharing across rural ...

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