PRESENTATIONS

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Managing Education and Research Partnerships: Tips from the trenches (2015)	Reimer, Bill; Presentation to the ACSRC Network Leadership Symposium 2015
NRE Retrospectives from 2006 NRERetrospective07Apr2006Part1FieldSites NRERetrospective07Apr2006Part2ConferencesAndWorkshopsTo2003 NRERetrospective07Apr2006Part3ConferencesAndWorkshops2004-2006	Desormeaux, Roger Presentations of NRE photos to 2006
Constructing Social Theories - the NRE Experience	Reimer, Bill Presentation to the Graduate Theory Class, School of Regional Planning and Development, Guelph University, October 17, 2008.
Insights from the New Rural Economy Project: Design, Findings, and Challenges	Reimer, Bill Presentation to the School of Regional Planning and Development, Guelph University, October 17, 2008.
(In)Visibility for Knowledge Mobilization: The NRE Experience	Reimer, Bill Invited presentation at the SSHRC KIS Workshop, UBC, Vancouver, June 3 2008
Local Initiatives Within Global Change - General patterns from the New Rural Economy project	Reimer, Bill Presented at the "Understanding Globalization in a non-Metropolitan Context" session, Annual Meetings of the Canadian Sociology Association, UBC, Vancouver, June 4 2008
25 Years of CRRF: What we have learned	Reimer, Bill Presentation at the CRRF National Conference: Boom-Bust Economies, Inuvik, NT, June 20. 2008
The Rural-Urban Interface	Reimer, Bill Invited presentation at the "Rural Matters" Conference, Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties, July 6 2008
Capacity-building examples from the New Rural Economy Project"	Reimer, Bill Workshop presentation at the "Rural Matters" Conference, Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties, July 6 2008
Major changes affecting Rural and Small Town Canada	Reimer, Bill Workshop presentation at the "Rural Matters" Conference, Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties, July 7 2008
Rural Vitality - From Surviving to Thriving: Insights from the NRE Project	Bill Reimer, presented at the Rural Vitality Conference, Kingston, ON, May 22, 2008
From Space to Place	Keynote presentation by Bill Reimer, at the Space to Place Workshop, Prince George, BC., May 15, 2008
Ipods, Alga, and Oil: Your place in the future of (rural) Canada	Presentation by Bill Reimer to the "Social Science Festival", Vanier College, Montreal October 24, 2007
Governance for the Future Strategic choices for the new rural conditions	Presentation by Bill Reimer to the Université Rurale, September 7, 2007
Gouvernance pour l’avenir: Choix stratégiques pour les nouvelles conditions rurales	Présentation par Bill Reimer à l'Université Rurale, 7 septembre 2007
Bridging Communities of Place: Insights from the NRE Project	Bill Reimer, Ray Bollman, Laura Ryser, Sara Teitelbaum, and Ivan Emke; Plenary presentation to the Canadian Sociology Association, May 30, 2007, Saskatoon, SK
Bridging Communities of Place: Handouts	Bill Reimer, Ray Bollman, Laura Ryser, Sara Teitelbaum, and Ivan Emke; Handouts for the plenary presentation to the Canadian Sociology Association, May 30, 2007, Saskatoon, SK
The New Rural Economy - 1997 to 2001	Bill Reimer and Laura Ryser; Presentation to the SSHRC-INE Workshop, May 31, 2007, Saskatoon, SK
NRRN and its Networks	Bill Reimer Invited presentation to the NRRN National Evaluation Workshop, Ottawa, Ontario, March 12-13

Springhill and the New Rural Economy Project	Bill Reimer A presentation to the community of Springhill, November 23, 2006.
Cultural Diversity and Social Cohesion: Insights for the Eastern Townships	by Bill Reimer Presentation at the Global Rural: The Changing Cultural Landscapes of the Eastern Townships Conference, Lennoxville, QC, Nov 3, 2006.
Knowledge Mobilization: The NRE Experience	Bill Reimer Presentation to the SSHRC/NORFACE workshop, Montréal, Nov 1, 2006.
Knowledge Mobilization: A View from the Front Lines	Bill Reimer Presentation at the SSHRC Knowledge Impact in Society Workshop, Toronto, Oct 21-22, 2006.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS FROM THE 2006 NRE2 SPRING WORKSHOP	Presentations given in Taschereau, Québec, April 28 to May 1, 2006 by NRE2 team members.
Communications Technologies in Rural Communities: Old and New	Bill Reimer. Presentation prepared for the Alberta Supernet Opportunities Conference in Calgary AB on June 22, 2006.
The New Rural Economy Project	Bill Reimer. Presentation prepared for a visit to the NRE Project by Concordia President Dr. Claude Lajeunesse, May 4, 2006
The Connectedness of Community as an Element of Policy	Bill Reimer. Presentation at the policy conference entitled "Communities Under Pressure: the Role of Co-operatives and the Social Economy", Ottawa, March 3, 2006
Policy Implications of the NRE Research	Bill Reimer. Presentation to the Department of Primary Industries Workshop, Melbourne, Australia, July 18, 2005
Social Capital - Theory, Measures, and Policy	Bill Reimer. Presentation to the Centre for Australian Community Organisations and Management, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia, July 28, 2005.
Building Rural Capacity in the New Economy: A Canadian research project	Bill Reimer. Presented at the Victorian University Regional Research Network Workshop, Warrnambool, Australia, July 15, 2005.
Collaborative, Comparative, Comprehensive Research in Rural Canada: observations and implications	Bill Reimer and Ray D. Bollman. Presented at "Future of Australia's Country Towns", the 2nd Small Towns Conference, Bendigo, Australia, July 12, 2005.
Gouvernance locale et renforcement des capacités : Étude de cas de l’expérience des Sociétés d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) au Québec	Tchabagnan AYEVA Présenté au Séminaire du Printemps NÉR2 sur la gouvernance, Montréal, 14-15 avril 2005
Gouvernance : Concept, modèle, notion, cadre de référence ou idéologie?	Luc Bisson Présenté au Séminaire du Printemps NÉR2 sur la gouvernance, Montréal, 14-15 avril 2005
Le renforcement des capacités dans un contexte de lutte aux disparités socio-économiques – Comment le mesurer ? « Le cas de la Politique nationale de la ruralité »	Claude Ouellet Présenté au Séminaire du Printemps NÉR2 sur la gouvernance, Montréal, 14-15 avril 2005
Land of Opportunity: Rural Depopulation and Potential Repopulation Strategies	David Bruce Presented to the Community Planners Association of Alberta Conference. April 12, 2005, Red Deer, AB.
Opportunities for Shared Development	David Bruce Presented to the Community Planners Association of Alberta Conference. April 12, 2005, Red Deer, AB.
Beyond the Burbs: Affordable Housing Development in Rural Canada	David Bruce CHRA Teleforum. April 14, 2005.
Building Capacity in the New Rural Economy	Bill Reimer Presentation to the RUPRI Sentinel Communities Methodology Workshop in Kansas City on March 10, 2005.
A Rural Perspective on Linkages Among Communities	Bill Reimer Presentation to the CPRN, March 2005 ALSO SEE THE RELATED PAPER
Version française: Les liens entre les collectivités : une perspective rurale	Bill Reimer VOIR AUSSI LA COMMUNICATION CONNEXE
PowerPoint Presentation for SSHRC Meetings in Ottawa, February 16 to 18, 2005 The Changing Nature of Traditional Media in the New Rural Economy	Doug Ramsey, Anna Woodrow, Lori Gould and Angela Briscoe This presentation features two NRE2 poster series in English and French (The "Observations" and "Suggestions" series)
The Changing Nature of Traditional Media in the New Rural Economy	Doug Ramsey, Anna Woodrow, Lori Gould and Angela Briscoe Version presented at the CAG
From Information to Knowledge: Finding and Using Community Data	Bill Reimer and Ray Bollman This is a workshop presentation made at the National Rural Conference Red Deer, AB October 21-23, 2004
PopPyramids03.xls	A downloadable Excel file that can be used to produce a population pyramid from data on the Statistics Canada Community Profiles web site (http://www.statcan.ca)
De l’information au savoir : Trouver et utiliser les données sur les collectivités	Bill Reimer et Ray Bollman
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS FOR THE 2004 CRRF CONFERENCE	Held in Tweed, Ontario from Oct. 14-16, 2004.
Changes for What? Strategic choices for the new rural conditions	Bill Reimer Given at The Ontario Rural Council's Conference in London, ON, 18 October 2004. Conference title: "Leading Through Change."
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS FOR THE NRE2 MID-TERM REVIEW
Social Exclusion and Social Support in Rural Canada	Bill Reimer Presentation given at the XI World Congress of Rural Sociology in Trondheim, Norway, on July 27, 2004.
Measuring Social Capital at the Community Level	Bill Reimer This PowerPoint was presented to the Policy Research Initiative's Expert Workshop on the Measurement of Social Capital, Ottawa, June 8, 2004. It outlines key findings from the NRE research regarding the measurement of social capital.Several slide are hyperlinked to the related data.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS GIVEN AT THE NRE2 PRINCE GEORGE, BC WORKSHOP, MAY 2003
Using Traditional And New Communications Technology To Support Rural Development	David Bruce
Communications Tools and Resources in Rural Canada: Springhill, NS	David Bruce
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS GIVEN AT THE NRE2/CRRF GATINEAU, QC WORKSHOP, NOVEMBER 2003
Les nouvelles dynamiques rurales au Canada	Patrice Leblanc
Le projet de recherche « La nouvelle économie rurale »: un regard sur la réalité canadienne	Patrice Leblanc
So What's New About the NRE?	Peter Apedaile This PowerPoint introduces several features of the new economy with application to the NRE. It compares the old rural economy with the NRE in terms of institutional and behavioural features.

The Impact of NewTechnologies in Rural Canada L'impact des nouvelles technologies de l'information sur la vitalité des milieux	David Bruce and Bill Reimer This is a presentation for the Université Rurale in Mauricie on August 21, 2003. Using data from national surveys and the NRE household survey, it outlines issues relating to the use and impacts of new technologies in rural Canada.
Understanding Social Cohesion: Its Nature and Manifestations in Rural Canada	Bill Reimer and Derek Wilkinson This is a presentation made at the Rural Sociological Society Meetings in Montreal on July 27th, 2003. It outlines the framework for social cohesion used by the NRE Project and provides some of the results of our analysis.
The New Rural Economy Project: What Have We Learned?	Bill Reimer This is a presentation made at the Rural Sociological Society Meetings in Montreal on July 27th, 2003. It outlines three key insights of the NRE Project and some of the implications they have for rural revitalization.
Le nouveau rôle des élus locaux : Soutenir l'émergence d'une nouvelle gouvernance rurale	Bruno Jean
Social Capital and Governance: The Role of Intangible Factors in Community Capacity Building	Bruno Jean. Presentation for the Rural Sociological Society's 2003 Annual Meeting in Montréal, Québec CANADA "Spatial Inequality: Continuity and Change in Territorial Stratification" Palais des Congress de Montréal Convention Center July 27-30, 2003
The Informal Economy in Rural Canada	Bill Reimer This is a presentation given to the Wales Rural Forum at Bangor University in Northern Wales on July 2nd, 2003. It provides a definition of the informal economy, then discusses its characteristics using data from the Canadian General Social Survey. We argue that the informal economy bears an important (supportive) relationship to the formal economy.
Rural-Urban Relations: Building Alliances	Bill Reimer This is a presentation given at the International Rural Network Conference in Inverness, Scotland on June 27, 2003. It outlines some of the conditions that have disadvantaged rural Canada in the new economy and argues that our institutions must be reorganized or created to meet the changing conditions. Suggestions for reorganizing market, bureaucratic, associative, and communal institutions are provided along with a research agenda.
The NRE Project: What Have We Learned?	Bill Reimer This is a presentation given at the International Rural Network Conference in Inverness, Scotland on June 23, 2003. It outlines some of the key NRE results under 3 general claims: Rural Canada is poorly positioned for the new economy; Social capital and cohesion support economic performance; and A rural-urban alliance is necessary. Strategies for revitalizing rural Canada are suggested following from the claims.
The Informal Rural Economy: An Asset Perspective	L. Peter Apedaile, May 2003
The Informal Economy: A Research Proposal	L. Peter Apedaile, January 2003
From Challenge to Strategy	L. Peter Apedaile
CRRF and the NRE: The Fruits of Ambition	Bill Reimer, 2003/02/12 This is a presentation prepared for the NRE spring workshop at Ferintosh in 2003. It outlines the history and conceptual framework for the NRE2 project. It is organized in hyperlink format - allowing the user to browse through the slides according to their interests.

La FCRR et la NÉR : Une vision devient réalité	Bill Reimer, 2003/02/12
The Canada-Japan Household Surveys	Bill Reimer This was prepared for presentation at a C-J workshop in Tokyo in January, 2003. It contains comparisons of the 2 surveys on topics such as: Social Capital, Social Cohesion, Volunteers, Media, Social support (formal and informal), Measurement Issues, and other challenges. It is organized in hyperlink format - allowing the user to browse through the slides according to their interests. 2003/01/27
Rural Policies In Canada	Bill Reimer, This was prepared for presentation at a C-J workshop comparing rural policies in Canada, Japan, and Korea (Tokyo, January 23, 2003)
Measuring Canadian Rural Diversity and Social Capital	Bill Reimer Category: Rural Diversity Title: Measuring Canadian Rural Diversity and Social Capital Date: 02/11/21 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: This is a powerpoint presentation that was delivered to the Economic Research Service branch of the US Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC, Nov 21, 2002. It examines the issue of rural diversity from the perspective of rural revitalization and the insights that we have gained from our 5 years of research on the New Rural Economy project.
Social Cohesion in Rural Canada: Implications for Policy Version française	Bill Reimer Category: Social Cohesion Title: Social Cohesion in Rural Canada: Implications for Policy Date: 02/09/23 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: Social Cohesion in Rural Canada: Implications for Policy. This presentation was made at the Policy Research Initiative Series on Social Cohesion in Ottawa (Sept. 23, 2002). It presents the NRE framework for social cohesion, provides some data from our work, and identifies some policy implications arising from those results.
New Rural Economy in Seguin: Review of the 2001 Household Survey	Derek Wilkinson, Director, Institute of Northern Ontario Research and Development, Laurentian University, July 22, 2002
Communicative Tools and Communicative Action: Networking Rural Canada,	Presentation at the ISA Meetings, Brisbane, Australia by Andrea Sharkey & Anna Woodrow, Concordia University, July12, 2002.
The New Rural Economy in Lot 16 - Review of the 2001 Household Survey	David Bruce, Director and Carla Stevens, Research Assistant. Rural & Small Town Programme, Mount Allison University. June 20, 2002.
The New Rural Economy in Springhill - Review of the 2001 Household Survey	David Bruce, Director and Carla Stevens, Research Assistant. Rural & Small Town Programme, Mount Allison University. June 3, 2002
INE Proposal 2002	This presentation outlines the framework and some details regarding the proposal to SSHRC for the Initiative on the New Economy.
Major Changes: NRE Book #3	This presentation outlines the framework and structure suggested for the NRE book on major changes in the new rural economy (Book 3 of 4).
Social Cohesion: NRE Book #1	This presentation outlines the framework and structure for the NRE book on social cohesion (Book 1of 4).
Social Capital in Rural Canada	Bill Reimer Presentation to the Department of Sociology - Lakehead University Category: Social Capital Title: Social Capital in Rural Canada Date: 02/03/21, Thunder Bay, ON Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: This presentation outlines the primary activities and framework of the New Rural Economy Project from which our interpretation of social capital has been developed. Social capital is discussed as it relates to the revitalization of rural communities: an asset or resource that these communities might use to achieve their objectives. Four types of social capital are identified as manifestations of social capacity: market, bureaucratic, associative, and communal.
Framing Canadian Rural Research: Lessons from the Field	Bill Reimer Presentation to the Rural Research Forum Category: What have we learned? Title: Framing Canadian Rural Research: Lessons from the Field Date: 02/03/18, Edmonton, AB Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: This presentation identifies three requirements for a rural research agenda: a vision, a reality check, and a strategy. It then develops some of the primary insights of the New Rural Economy Project that might set a framework for such an agenda. These include the impact of commodity trade and related policies; the necessity for the reorganization of property rights; recognition of the multi-functional nature of rural Canada; the decline in local control; the strengths of local capacity; and some of the challenges faced by rural researchers. The presentation concludes with some strategic proposals for a rural research agenda.
Social Capital - A Rural Perspective	Bill Reimer Presentation to the GSS Working Group - Statistics Canada Category: Social Capital Title: Social Capital - A Rural Perspective Date: 02/01/23, Ottawa, ON Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: This presentation outlines the framework and approach to social capital as it has been developed in the New Rural Economy Project. It begins with a discussion of the central role of revitalization and capacity for the NRE research agenda, then identifies how social capital is related to them through four types of social relations. Some implications for the measurement of social capital are included, along with details on the NRE activities and data.
The NRE Project: Building Capacity in Rural Canada	Bill Reimer Category: Community Capacity Title: The NRE Project: Building Capacity in Rural Canada Date: October 27, 2001, Muenster, SK, Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: This is a presentation outlining the NRE objectives, what we have done, and what we have learned. It develops a framework for capacity that identifies four types of capacity, the relations between them, and their implications for local action.
The New Rural Economy: Implications for Rural Health	Bill Reimer Category: Rural Health Title: The NRE Project: Building Capacity in Rural Canada Date: Ottawa, ON, February 21, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: This is a presentation to the Round Table on Rural Home Care Research Needs. It outlines some of the things we have learned about rural health from our NRE research. The specific focus is on some of the things that are getting in the way of health revital ization. Several policy options are identified in conclusion.
Social capital in Rural Communities: The Intangible Factor in Local Development	Dr. Bruno JEAN, CRRF President - Université du Québec à Rimouski, Titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du Canada en développement rural
Using the Internet to Find Health Information: An Analysis of the 2001 NRE Household Survey	David Bruce, Director, Rural and Small Town Programme, Mount Allison University, Sackville NB

Using the Internet to Find Health Information: An Analysis of the 2001 NRE Household Survey	David Bruce, Director, Rural and Small Town Programme, Mount Allison University, Sackville NB
EXPLORING RURAL LINKAGES - Rural Canada: From Old to New Linkages	Ray D. Bollman, Statistics Canada
Leading and Lagging Sites in Rural Canada	Bill Reimer, The New Rural Economy Project
The New Rural Economy Summer 2001 Survey	Derek Wilkinson Category: NRE Surveys Title: The New Rural Economy Summer 2001 Survey Date: June 15, 2001 Author/Presenter: Derek Wilkinson Outline: The author explains the NRE project for a local audience in one of the NRE research sites. The project's philosophy, objectives, and methodology are discussed. The author outlines the major problems facing rural communities in terms of social cohesion, social capital, etc, and points to some of the concepts that may help to resolve them. Increased development of human capital through education, skills development, internet/email training, and immigration figure among the recommendations.
Community Capitals	Jan Flora Category: Social Capital Title: Definitions of Social Capital Date: April 30, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bruno Jean Outline: The author discusses the relationship between human capital, social capital, natural capital and financial capital in the processes that lead communities to desired or non-desired outcomes.
Le capital social et le leadership dans les communautés rurales canadiennes	Bruno Jean, Université du Québec à Rimouski, Directeur du Doctorat en développement régional Category: Social Capital Title: Le capital social et le leadership dans les communautés rurales canadiennes Date: April 29, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bruno Jean Outline: Les théories du développement local récentes mettent l'accent sur des facteurs intangibles de développement comme l'existence d'un certain niveau de "capital social" (Flora & Flora) dans la communauté en quête de développement. On peut ainsi soutenir que la cohésion sociale dans les communautés rurales résulte, pour une bonne part, d'un niveau de capital social lequel permet aux "capacités sociales" de la communauté de se mettre en place et de là, assurer un certain niveau de cohésion sociale. En se basant sur les données recueillis dans l'enquête dans les 20 sites du Projet NRE de l'été 2000, nous allons étudier comment les leaders locaux se représentent la situation de leur propre leadership dans leur communauté et comment ils évaluent le niveau de " capital social " dans ces mêmes communautés rurales. En prenant en compte le type de communauté, en déclin ou en croissance, nous montrerons que le modèle d'analyse du capital social de Flora & Flora semble bien s'appliquer dans le contexte canadien où le niveau de capital social varie aussi en fonction du dynamisme socio-économique des communautés rurales. Par ailleurs, nous verrons aussi que le vieillissement généralisé du leadership rural pose des questions inquiétantes sur les capacités des communautés rurales à aménager leur propre avenir.
A Plethora of Social Capitals	Derek Wilkinson Category: Social Capital Title: A Plethora of Social Capitals Date: April 29, 2001 Author/Presenter: Derek Wilkinson Outline: This presentation describes the concept of capital and social capital as seen by some important economists and sociologists over the development of the concept. The author argues that there are different meanings adopted by different disciplines. Some particular problems with specifying an exact meaning for the term are discussed. Finally the author discusses Jonathan Turner’s theory and how it resolves some of these issues.
The New Rural Economy Project: Revitalizing Rural Canada	Bill Reimer Category: NRE Project/Revitalization Title: The New Rural Economy Project: Revitalizing Rural Canada Date: April 29, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: This presentation proposes a book on the NRE. It provides a list of content, then outlines in more detail the rationale for the book (including a perspective on social capital, capacity, and cohesion) before moving to suggested chapter contents based on the ongoing research activities within the NRE project. It was presented at the NRE spring workshop in Sackville, April 29, 2001
The NRE Household Survey	Bill Reimer Category: NRE Project/Social Cohesion Title: The NRE Household Survey Date: April 29, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: This presentation identifies the objectives of the NRE household survey and the general categories of information required to meet those objectives. It was presented at the NRE spring workshop in Sackville, April 29, 2001.
CRRF and the NRE Project: Progress and Potential	Bill Reimer Category: NRE Project Title: CRRF and the NRE Project: Progress and Potential Date: April 28, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: This presentation outlines the objectives of the NRE project, then identifies some of the potential goals for the next year and beyond. The objectives and goals are discussed with respect to the four major objectives of the NRE: analysis of the rural economy, establishment of networks, development of policy recommendations, and building of infrastructure for rural research and education. It was presented at the NRE spring workshop in Sackville, April 28, 2001.
Home Care in Rural Canada	Bill Reimer Category: NRE Project/Health Title: Home Care in Rural Canada Date: Mar. 7, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Outline: What is the NRE Project? What are we planning for the household survey? How does it relate to home care? What can the NRE Project provide to Health Canada? What can Health Canada provide to the NRE Project? A proposal for partnership
The 3C's: Capital, Capacity, and Cohesion	Bill Reimer Category: NRE Project/Revitalization Title: The 3 C’s: Capital, Capacity, and Cohesion Date: Feb. 18, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: This PowerPoint presentation discusses some of the major issues surrounding rural revitalization including Canada’s position in the matter, ways in which we can accomplish this outcome, and how the NRE is looking into the matter. The meaning and importance of capital, capacity, and cohesion are also discussed.
The Final Mile: Health Delivery in the NRE	Bill Reimer Category: NRE Project/Health Title: Completing the Final Mile to Health Date: Jan. 19, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: This PowerPoint presentation discusses how the NRE and CRRF function and what some of the findings have been with regards to rural Canada thus far. With reference to these findings, some of the implications for Health Care are discussed and some policy options are offered.
Inclusion and Exclusion in the NRE	Bill Reimer Category: Social Cohesion Title: Processes of Inclusion and Exclusion in the New Rural Economy Date: Feb. 5, 2001 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: Presented at the Social Exclusion Seminar in Belfast, this PowerPoint presentation looks at the processes of inclusion and exclusion and how they relate to the NRE. In addition to a brief outline of the NRE project, policy implications for the processes of inclusion and exclusion are also put forth.
Structure and Functions of Local Governments in Canada: Canada/Japan Project Seminar, Tokyo, 2001	Bruno Jean Category: Government Title: Structure and Functions of Local Governments in Canada Date: Jan 26-27 2001 Author/Presenter: Bruno Jean Abstract: Presented at the Canadian-Japan Seminar in Tokyo, this PowerPoint presentation outlines local government in Canada. It discusses the issue from the perspective of its roles, how democracy is created, spending, financing, and economic development and local governmental involvement. A comparison of the local governments of Canada and Japan is offered
NRE Site Selection rationale / Processus de sélection des sites de la NÉR	Jennifer Perzow Category: NRE Project Title: Site Selection Rationale Date: Oct. 2000 Author/Presenter: Jennifer Perzow Abstract: This PowerPoint presentation outlines the five categories which were used to classify the rural CSD's (Census Sub-Divisions) within Canada. For each category, a list of factors which were used to determine a community's status are offered and explained; a breakdown of where the CSD's fall within that category are listed.
Leadership and Social Capital in Rural Communities,	Bruno Jean Category: Social Cohesion Title: Leadership and Social Capital in Rural Communities Date: Dec. 4-6 2000 Author/Presenter: Bruno Jean Abstract: Presented to Hussar and Ferintosh in Alberta, this PowerPoint presentation outlines some of the characteristics of leaders in rural communities and how they are perceived. Social capital is also defined and discussed briefly; both topics are looked at in relation to a community's leading or lagging status.
Voluntary Organizations in the New Rural Economy: Options and Choices	Bill Reimer Category: Social Cohesion Title: Voluntary Organizations in the New Rural Economy: Options and Choices Date: March 12, 2000 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: This PowerPoint presentation gives an overview of the volunteer sector within rural areas including its contributions, its history, and its challenges. Funding is one of the biggest issues faced by the volunteer sector, and this presentation offers some suggestions on how to better deal with these ongoing financial challenges.
The New Rural Economy, Options and Choices: Hussar, AB	Bill Reimer Category: NRE Project Title: The New Rural Economy: Options and Choices B Hussar Date: Dec. 4-6 2000 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: Presented in Hussar, this PowerPoint takes a comprehensive look at the community of Hussar with respect to their economy and demographics. In order to give the community not only an overview of their own town but also an understanding of how they compared with others, the presentation included information about Ferintosh (a nearby rural community), Alberta, and other small and large communities.
The New Rural Economy, Options and Choices: Ferintosh, AB	Bill Reimer Category: NRE Project Title: The New Rural Economy: Options and Choices B Ferintosh Date: Dec. 4-6 2000 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: Presented in Ferintosh, this PowerPoint takes a comprehensive look at the community of Ferintosh with respect to their economy and demographics. In order to give the community not only an overview of their own town but also an understanding of how they compared with others, the presentation included information about Hussar (a neighbouring rural community), Alberta, and other small and large communities.
The Roles of Local Governments for Revitalization of Rural Areas in Canada	Bruno Jean Category: Government/Partnerships Title: The Roles of Local Governments for Revitalization of Rural Areas in Canada Date: October, 2000 Author/Presenter: Bruno Jean Abstract: Presented at the Fall Conference on National Rural Policy in Alfred. Earlier version of Structure and Functions of Local Governments in Canada: Canada/Japan Project Seminar, Tokyo, 2001.
Statistics Canada: Comparison of the Opinions of Rural and Urban Canadians,	a Survey Concerning Governmental Communications, 1999 Statistique Canada : Comparaison des opinions des Canadiens ruraux avec celles des Canadiens urbains, un sondage concernant les communications gouvernementales, 1999 Category: Miscellaneous Title: Statistics Canada: Comparison of the Opinions of Rural and Urban Canadians (Survey Concerning Governmental Communications 1999) Date: Author/Presenter: Abstract: This PowerPoint offers a bilingual look at rural and urban Canada's impressions of the federal government based on a 1999 survey concerning government communications put out by Statistics Canada. Both rural and urban communities felt virtually the same in all areas of the survey including perceived issues of importance, their perceptions of the government, and their feelings about the future of the country and their community.
THE NEW RURAL ECONOMY IN CANADA	Bill Reimer & Peter Apedaile, Presented by Bill Reimer at the NRE Spring Workshop in Nanaimo, BC, May 2000 Category: Economics Title: The New Rural Economy in Canada Date: May 2000 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer and Peter Apedaile/ Bill Reimer Abstract: Presented at the Spring Workshop in Nanaimo, BC, this PowerPoint gives a brief description of the New Rural Economy and some of its influencing factors. It also offers a breakdown of the 3 rural Canada's, the effects and consequences of each type of economic structure, and how to deal with these issues. Emerging policies and Canada's economy as a whole are also topics which have been discussed here.
GETTING OUT OF THE RESOURCE BUSINESS!	L. Peter Apedaile Agriculture Summit, 7 December 1999 by Category: Economics Title: Getting Out of the Resources Business Date: December 7, 2000 Author/Presenter: Peter Apedaile Abstract: Presented at the Agriculture Summit, this PowerPoint takes an in depth look at the New Rural Economy. A description of the present situation facing rural Canada's economies is offered as well as a discussion of the potential problems and future solutions.
Back to the (Rural) Future: Evolution of Rural Development Policy in Canada	Bruno Jean, Président, CRRF/FCRR Category: Government Policy Title: Back to the (Rural) Future: Evolution of Rural Development Policy in Canada Date: December 9, 1999 Author/Presenter: Bruno Jean Abstract: Presented at Tsukuba University in Japan. An analysis of the development of rural policy-making in Canada. Its shortcomings and mitigated successes are discussed. The Community Futures Program is explained.
A Social and Economic History of Rural Canada	Bill Reimer Category: Miscellaneous Title: A Social and Economic History of Rural Canada Date: Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: This PowerPoint presentation gives a comprehensive overview of rural Canada's various natural-resource and manufacturing economies. The State's involvement in industry as well as consequences and strategies for rural Canada are discussed
Rural Canada and the WTO	Bill Reimer (with Peter Apedaile) Category: Economics Title: Rural Canada and the WTO Date: Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer and Peter Apedaile Abstract: This PowerPoint presentation takes an in depth look at the trade issues facing Canada today. Pointing out some of the most pressing areas of our trade agreement with the United States, it highlights some of the difficulties we face with respect to trade. Policy is also discussed.
Building Community Capacity in the New Rural Economy	Bill Reimer, for the Natural Resources Canada Community Capacity-Building Workshop in Ottawa on November 2nd, 1999 Category: Capacity Title: Building Community Capacity in the New Rural Economy Date: November 2, 1999 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: Presented at the Natural Resources Community Capacity Building Workshop in Ottawa, this PowerPoint defines capacity and explains the NRE's role in helping communites build capacity. As researchers we see it, four types of community relations interact to create capacity; the more these relations are identified and used, the better capacity is established.
La Fondation canadienne pour la revitalisation rurale,	Bruno Jean, pour l'Université rurale, Automne 1999 Category: FCRR/NÉR Title: La Fondation canadienne pour la revitalisation rurale Date: le 26 mai, 1999 Auteur: Bruno Jean Abstract: Bruno Jean, le président de la FCRR, explique l'importance de la FCRR pour aider et améliorer des communautés rurales canadienne. Sous la FCRR, la NÉR joue un autre rôle: rechercher comment les 32 communautés ou sites fonctionnent aujourd'hui et qu'est-ce qu'ils ont besoin pour rester viable. M. Jean propose des questions étudiées et explique le concept des 'capacités' d'une communauté rurale.
The New Rural Economy: Options and Choices	Bill Reimer Category: Social Cohesion/Partnerships Title: The New Rural Economy: Options and Choices Date: September 10, 1999 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: Presented to Health Canada, this PowerPoint looks at social cohesion as it relates to health. Partnerships are fundamental to the NRE project's success, which in turn benefits rural Canadians. This presentation explains the importance of partnering with Health Canada and points out what both groups can offer in such a partnership.
The NRE and the CRRF	Bill Reimer Category: NRE Project Title: The NRE and the CRRF Date: 1999 Author/Presenter: Bill Reimer Abstract: Presented at the NRE spring workshop in Newtown, NL, this PowerPoint briefly outlines the purpose and objectives of CRRF, our parent organization, and the NRE. The NRE's multidimensional approach to studying rural Canada is explained here as well as findings and definitions of the three rural Canadas discovered by researchers.

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