Presentations/Présentations : Attracting Immigrants in the New Rural Economy

Source: Bill Reimer, Concordia University
This presentation identifies some of the challenges of attracting new Canadians to rural places, characteristics of rural places that have been successful in doing so, and strategic options for communities and governments to encourage immigrants.
The presentation was given at the FCM National Conference, Toronto, May 28, 2010. It was in a panel for a Municipal Workshop entitled “Vibrant communities in a changing country: How to attract new Canadians to your region”.
For other presentations see:
http://reimer.concordia.ca/research