1. Rural-Urban Interaction in NL: Understanding and Managing Functional Regions Presentation to MNL Convention Gander, NL November 6, 2009 Funding support provided by the Canada- Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement

2. ProjectComponents Research Focus 1)Identify and map (GIS) linkages between communities in “regions” 2)Assess governance options 3)Create a “regional economic capacity index” 4)Knowledge Mobilization: collaboration, communication, application Research Scope Province-wide research Pilot regions Labrador Straits Twillingate-New World Island Irish Loop

3. Project Partners Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador Memorial University – Harris Centre, Departments of Geography, Political Science & Marine Institute University of Kentucky – Rural Studies Irish Loop REDB Provincial and federal agencies Participating communities and regions

4. Advisory Committee Memorial University Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador NL Regional Economic Development Association Service Canada Dept. of Human Resources, Labour and Employment Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Dept. of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development Dept. of Municipal Affairs Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency NL Rural Secretariat

5. MNL Role Stakeholder awareness and participation –Research Design –Information/data –Pilot/test new tools and ideas Provide policy makers with tools for integrating the research

6. Activities Website (www.municipalitiesnl.com/ccrc)www.municipalitiesnl.com/ccrc –Updates on research and findings –Schedule of research-related events –Publications –Online interactive tools Traditional Communications –Regular articles in Municipal News –Project newsletter –Presentations (regional, provincial, national, international) Stakeholder engagement –MNL Municipal Symposium –MNL & NLREDA AGMs –Pilot Region meetings (researchers community reps) –Other regional workshops