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Rural Planning and Development - University of Guelph

Rural Planning and Development - University of Guelph

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The Rural Planning and Development Program offers M.Sc.(Planning) and Master of Planning degrees

The Rural Planning and Development program is the only accredited program in Canada offering a graduate degree in planning for rural and remote communities. The University of Guelph is internationally recognized for its high quality professional programs in rural planning and development and attracts students from all over the world, including the United States, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and

08/19/2026

Rural housing and farmland protection do not have to be in conflict, but getting the balance right requires smart policy.

New research looks at how three Ontario regions, Niagara, Durham and Huron, are navigating the challenge of providing adequate housing for farmers and agricultural workers while protecting valuable farmland. The insights are timely for municipalities, planners and anyone invested in the future of Ontario's agri-food sector.

Read the summary at https://twp.ai/E5B3bl

08/11/2026

What happened when the pandemic prompted people to move to cottage country? A new publication by Natasha Gaudio Harrison, Sara Epp, Ryan Gibson, & Chris Fullerton examines COVID migration to Muskoka & Haliburton

Learn more: https://twp.ai/9OZoVT

08/06/2026

The World Food Forum Ontario Youth Chapter information session takes place today (Aug. 7) at 10:00 AM ET! Scan the QR code to be part of a global youth network creating solutions for agrifood systems!

08/05/2026

When one company shapes the economy, the workforce and the planning agenda of an entire rural region, what does that mean for local governance and community self-determination?

New PhD research from the University of Guelph takes a close look at Bruce County, Ontario, where Bruce Power's dominance in the nuclear energy sector is reshaping rural life in profound ways. It raises important questions about accountability, talent and what rural communities need to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.

Read the summary at https://twp.ai/E5APyN

08/05/2026

Are rural communities finally getting the investment they need?

Sarah Breen, Ela Mastej, & Ryan Gibson examine federal funding of rural transit in Canada in recent publication in The Conversation

Take a read: https://twp.ai/9OZgsa

08/04/2026

REMINDER ... Join the World Food Forum Ontario Youth Chapter information session on Friday, Aug. 7 at 10:00 AM ET to be part of a global youth network creating solutions for agrifood systems!

Scan the QR code to attend.

07/29/2026

The 2026 Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Proceedings are now online! Explore research shared by RPD students, alumni, and faculty at the recent CRRF & North Atlantic Forum conference in Corner Brook, NL

Take a read: https://twp.ai/9OYHiq

07/28/2026

Be part of a global youth network creating solutions for agrifood systems! Join the World Food Forum Ontario Youth Chapter information session on Friday, Aug. 7 at 10:00 AM ET.

Scan the QR code to attend.

07/27/2026

Congratulations to U of G MSc (Planning) student Tristan Cook on receiving a Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master's award! His research explores how wild blueberry loss affects pollinators and First Nations food security and food sovereignty.

07/27/2026

Rural communities face unique planning challenges.

Our Rural Planning & Development programs are designed to meet them through research and practice experiences.

Explore our programs: https://twp.ai/9PZLCW

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Guelph, ON
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