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June 21, 2023

The war in Ukraine has resulted in the largest human displacement crisis in the world today, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). To date, there are an estimated 5.9 million internally displaced people in Ukraine, nearly...

June 15, 2023

In early June, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, federal Minister of Rural Economic Development, organized and co-chaired a meeting on rural economic development, attended by federal, provincial, and territorial ministers, Indigenous leaders, and rural economic development experts. Delegates spent two days discussing...

May 15, 2023

As the cost of living and inflation rise in Canada, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities are often overlooked. Facing unique challenges especially in the areas of affordable housing and homelessness, communities are looking for solutions and opportunities for improvement. There...

May 9, 2023

Originally posted on South Peace News Emily Plihal - Local Journalism, Initiative Reporter Out of the Cold Shelter in Peace River is facing temporary closure if they cannot secure funds to help them keep their services available through summer. Located at...

May 9, 2023

Canada’s immigration doors have been opened in recent years allowing newcomers to migrate into the country as students, permanent residents, or other approved immigration paths as one way to address a skilled labour shortage. However, some newcomers find the integration...

February 3, 2023

Businesses across sectors worldwide are currently facing crucial challenges such as accelerating digital transformation, sustainability, global economic downturn, and rising client expectations. But, at the heart of these challenges, is stiff competition for a talented workforce as companies need more...

January 1, 2023

This resource is a centralized hub that brings together Alberta’s rural housing and service needs data across multiple years,offering communities clear, accessible evidence to understand local challenges and plan services. It includes provincial reports, community‑level findings, and visual infographics that...

November 1, 2022

The purpose of the Step-By-Step Guide to Developing Affordable Housing is to be a resource for individuals and groups who want to develop, build, and operate affordable rental housing. The 2nd Edition of the Guide was developed with support from...

October 1, 2022

This step-by-step document has been developed by the Rural Development Network (RDN) for rural communities across Canada that wish to accurately estimate the number of homeless individuals in their community. Click the button below to view the resource as a...

April 1, 2022

Research for driving transformational, long-term policy change that encourages housing choice and diversity in communities. Click the buttons below to view more.