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National Conference Presentation Highlights Strategies for Rural Workforce Growth

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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

Rural Research Summary – Highly Skilled Talent and Governance

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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 University of Guelph examines exactly this question through the lens of Bruce County, Ontario, a community transitioning from an agricultural economy to a specialised nuclear energy hub. The research explores how Bruce Power's influence shapes not only employmen