Although urbanisation has made the reliance on the rural areas less obvious, most Canadians still recognize their importance for non-basic employment, recreation, food production and waste disposal. The countryside also plays an environmental, symbolic and aesthetic role that defines the nation’s image at home and abroad. In recent years, the boundary between town and country has blurred as various manufacturing and service activities have been lured away from congested urban centres. (formerly GEO 805) Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: GEO 131 or GEO 303 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
