Rural communities are vital to Canada’s economic success and sovereignty. But rural Canada remains poorly understood and underrepresented in federal programs and policies.
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Spatial mapping shows votes for the AfD are concentrated in the east and in the most rural areas, while university towns turn away.
Regional development isn’t just about measuring the difference between today’s haves and have-nots to determine whether that gap might narrow or widen. Our idea of what is fair changes over time.
Whether Canada is able to address the most pressing challenges of the next several generations requires the full participation and support of rural people and places.
Misconceptions of rural realities can have serious implications. Better use of data can help avoid this and lead to policies that will help rural communities recover in the post-pandemic.
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Adjunct Professor, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph
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Associate Fellow, University of Oxford
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Managing Director Research, Institute for Research on Far-Right Extremism (IRex), University of Tübingen
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Brandon University, University of Guelph
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Associate Professor of Sport Management, Brock University
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Director and Professor, University of Guelph
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Associate Professor, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, University of Waterloo