Policy support of economic growth corridors: A Canadian approach to urban-rural development

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide a rationale for a federal policy to support the development of growth corridors within Canada. The intent is to provide insight into growth corridors by defining what is meant by them, by looking at several North American examples and by providing an in-depth look and rationale of the newly formed Halifax – Moncton Growth Corridor. The paper offers lessons learned from this process which include that all stakeholders should be engaged and regional benefits and opposing interest must be identified. The researcher argues that a policy that addresses growth corridor development would encourage regions to work more collaboratively and would assist the government address the urban – rural dilemma.

Keywords: growth corridors, policy, Halifax-Moncton growth corridor