Rural Canada is our path to prosperity
Canada has no greater competitive advantage than our natural resources including agriculture, mining, energy, forestry and more. Yet, the voices of rural communities that power these sectors are often lost in the national conversation.
WITH YOUR HELP, THAT’S ABOUT TO CHANGE.
Together, we'll deepen ties and foster dialogue with the federal government, businesses, and civil society to ensure rural perspectives inform public policymaking.
Rural communities deserve fair access to high-quality services and amenities.
Despite the huge financial contribution rural Canadians make to our nation, many lack services fellow citizens in urban areas take for granted — such as connectivity, transportation, infrastructure, education, and health care.
We need a focused effort to make these communities healthier places to live.
Rural communities punch above their weight when it comes to fostering economic growth.
Rural-based industries and sectors pay more than their fair share of taxes while advancing and generating well-paying jobs and investment opportunities that foster economic growth for the whole country.
Yet, many decisions at the federal level are jeopardizing the livelihoods of rural families. We must ensure that rural goals and needs are at the forefront of decision-making.
Rural communities’ way of life must be recognized, appreciated and protected.
This isn’t just about bridging a gap with federal policy makers. It’s also about deeper connections with the business community, thought leaders, media, public servants and academia.
We will make a concerted effort to put rural Canada on the national agenda.
Rural policy means more than just delivering nation-wide objectives regionally. It means specific efforts to make rural areas healthy places to live so the entire country can reap the benefits.
Join us to help bridge the divide between rural Canada and policy makers as well as make progress on bringing urban and rural Canadians together.