New Publication: Rural Policy Approaches in Canada

New Publication: Rural Policy Approaches in Canada
The latest report from the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review (SRCPR) has set its sights beyond Scotland's borders, drawing on a detailed case studies from four countries to inform how Scottish rural support systems might evolve. The report explores how community-led development, grassroots movements and local-government partnerships operate in four international rural settings: Canada, England, Finland, and Ireland. The report aims to glean lessons

From Mexico to Canada: Exploring the Links Between Migration, Housing, and Economy

From Mexico to Canada: Exploring the Links Between Migration, Housing, and Economy
On September 11, 2025, the Facultad de Economía at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México hosted an engaging academic exchange highlighting migration, labor, and economic dynamics between Canada and Mexico. Dr. Ryan Gibson delivered a lecture titled "From Bunks to Belonging: Rethinking Seasonal Farmworker Housing in Canada". Drawing on recently collected data from local planners across Ontario, Dr. Gibson examined the critical role housing plays in