National Conference Presentation Highlights Strategies for Rural Workforce Growth

National Conference Presentation Highlights Strategies for Rural Workforce Growth
Researchers from the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development recently shared their work at the Fusion 2026 National Planning Conference in Montréal, Quebec, hosted by the Canadian Institute of Planners and l'Ordre des urbanistes du Québec. Natasha D'Souza, Ryan Gibson, and Wayne Caldwell presented "Attracting and Retaining Talent: Lessons on Rural Planning, Governance, and Skilled Migration from Bruce County's Energy Cluster." The presentatio

Planning Alongside Power: What Bruce County Can Teach Us About Rural Growth

Planning Alongside Power: What Bruce County Can Teach Us About Rural Growth
Rural communities are often described as places facing population decline and economic challenges. But a new article in Plan Canada by Natasha D'Souza, Ryan Gibson, and Wayne Caldwell highlights a different story. Their research explores how Bruce County, Ontario, has experienced growth and change because of its close relationship with the nuclear sector. The research demonstrates how planners, municipalities, and industry partners work together to address...