Regional government models across Canada provide both challenges and opportunities for rural areas. This webinar will discuss the regional district model currently employed in British Columbia. Panelists will give an overview of the regional district model including their history and details regarding roles, powers, governance, funding frameworks and relationships with the British Columbia government. Panelists will also discuss whether, and ways in which regional districts have contributed to efficiency, democracy and citizen engagement, economic development and rural policy (and more!).

The webinar is hosted by the Rural Policy Learning Commons [1].  The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development is a member of the Rural Policy Learning Commons. To join the webinar register here [2].