Community wealth building is a direct response to extractive policies and aims to build an economy on the principles of local ownership and control of assets.
While it seems lucrative to move to cities that offer higher salaries and better quality of life, Canadians should consider some key factors before changing jobs.
The budget splashed out extra money for almost every sector deemed important to economic recovery (or politically sensitive). But with universities in a state of financial crisis, they missed out.
This recession is not like any other in living memory. Phase one involved a massive supply shock. Phase two will involve dealing with a collapse in demand.
Research shows communities become more resilient to future crises when people have access to basic services such as supermarkets, hospitals and schools.
Being flexible about both location and the nature of employment will help youth make the most of the current challenging labour market situation due to COVID-19.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, regional Australia needs local government to emulate the example of the local councils that brought prosperity to North Queensland after the second world war.
The pandemic has brought to a head deep-rooted problems with how housing is provided in Australia. Fortunately, the solutions can play a central role in the national recovery process.