Brief Remarks

On December 1, Canada 2020 launched the results of a one-year project of research and convening to establish a practical policy agenda for building wealth and well-being in smaller, rural, and remote communities across Canada. This special edition podcast is from the launch of this report, “A post-pandemic policy agenda for rural and smaller Canadian communities”, featuring a conversation with Canada’s Minister of Rural Economic Development the Hon. Gudie Hutchings, Shorefast CEO Zita Cobb, Mississaugas of the Scugog Island First Nation Chief Kelly LaRocca , Smart Prosperity Senior Director Mike Moffatt, and Bradford West Gwillimbury Councillor Jonathan Scott, led by Canada 2020 Senior Fellow and author of the report Matthew Mendelsohn.