Resiliency and resource-based communities: a Canadian case study

摘要: Resource-based communities (RBC) are a significant feature of the economic geography Canada. For many these economies, particularly those based on minerals and petroleum resources, past 20 years has witnessed tremendous growth. example, energy exports contributed $113 billion to Canadian economy in 2011 alone. At center this boom is Regional Municipality Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Like no other RBC history, region’s population doubled over 100,000 less than 10 years. This growth caused RMWB struggle keep pace with infrastructural needs its residents (e.g. health, education, recreation facilities). Despite such concerns, region estimated increase 250,000 within 30 Using as case study, project examines Canada’s premiere resource-based from long-term resiliency perspective. uses key informant interviews local stakeholders examine perceptions development their impact community resiliency. The authors identify resident retention involvement two primary concerns linked exploratory study suggests need for further research examine: (1) perceived linkages between ideals institutional governance; (2) potential role external information sources mainstream media) development; (3) develop “tool-kit” informative resources future grappling rapid attempting become resilient associated challenges.