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The world today is a fast-changing place. The advance of technology has fuelled a drive towards globalization in all aspects of our lives. As a result, the economic structure of our society in North America, and specifically here in Canada, is undergoing a transformation. In the past few decades there has been a noticeable change in the basis of our economy.
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Chard, J. (2013). Returning to Our Roots…Vegetables. In: Singh, A., Devine, M. (eds) Rural Transformation and Newfoundland and Labrador Diaspora. Transgressions. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-302-7_20
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