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RPD Thesis Defence: Jayden Cote

Submitted by dfoolen on May 6th, 2026 3:24 PM
Date: 
Thursday, May 7th, 2026 2:30 PM to Friday, May 8th, 2026 4:30 PM
Location: 

LA 100 and Online 

Jayden Cote, an MSc student in Rural Planning and Development in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on "Rural Economic Development in the Iron Cage: Exploring Pressures on Economic Identity and Political Autonomy in Ontario's Municipalities.”

Examination Committee:
Ryan Gibson, Advisor - SEDRD
Silvia Sarapura, Advisory Committee Member - SEDRD
Mollie Kuchma, Examination Member - SEDRD
Nicolas Brunet, Chair of Examination - SEDRD

All are welcome to attend the presentation.

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