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Leith Deacon is an Associate Professor in Rural Planning and Development at the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. He is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP). Leith's research focuses on supporting long-term resilience and sustainability for rural communities and their residents. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies in research that typically frames Systems Thinking and/or Citizen Science to co-develop projects with community stakeholders, ensuring their voices and interests are represented. His current projects are centered on Canadian and international contexts, examining mental health and well-being, energy transition planning, and rural economic development. Leith aims to enhance the understanding of resilience in rural small communities, which often differ from urban counterparts. His research investigates social, economic, and environmental resiliency in these communities and collaborates with them to develop data-driven insights that inform policy and practice for sustainable rural development.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).