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Maximizing Opportunities for Economic Growth in Rural Canada - Minister Jordan launches Canada's Rural Economic Development and Connectivity Strategies


NEW ROSS, NS, June 27, 2019 /CNW/ - Strong, connected and prosperous rural communities are key to Canada's culture, social fabric and economic success. Residents of these communities know what they need to thrive, which is why the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Canada's Minister of Rural Economic Development, has travelled the country to meet with the people on the ground to hear what really matters to them.  

Today, Minister Jordan shared the results of engagement with rural Canadians and presented Canada's first Rural Economic Development Strategy and a new Connectivity Strategy, which together reflect the challenges, priorities and opportunities for Rural Canada.

Rural Opportunity, National Prosperity: An Economic Development Strategy for Rural Canada outlines ways to maximize federal investments to improve the quality and resiliency of community infrastructure, create good jobs, support trade and investment, strengthen skills, and welcome newcomers in rural communities. The Strategy sets the stage for stronger collaboration and long-term strategic investments to respond to the specific needs of rural communities, and commits the Government of Canada to adopt a rural perspective when making decisions on federal programs, policies, and initiatives

To that end, high-speed Internet access is essential for rural and remote Canadians to thrive in the digital economy. High-Speed Access for All: Canada's Connectivity Strategy is the Government's plan to ensure that all Canadians have access to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. It also commits to improve mobile wireless coverage where Canadians live and work, and along major highways and roads.

Together, these strategies will lay the foundation for a prosperous, competitive and thriving rural Canada where residents have the opportunity to pursue meaningful careers and experience a high quality of life for years to come.

Quotes

"Canada's rural communities play an important role in our country's social and economic well-being. By working to provide high-speed Internet and greater mobile access to rural Canada, working with our partners and finding ways to maximize federal investments; we will help unlock rural opportunity for all. Together, these strategies will serve as a roadmap for the long-term success and prosperity of rural Canada."

The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development

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Related products:

Rural Opportunity, National Prosperity: An Economic Development Strategy for Rural Canada [https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/rural/strat-eng.html]

High-Speed Access for All: Canada's Connectivity Strategy [http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/139.nsf/eng/h_00002.html]

Associated links

Rural Economic Development Website: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/rural/index-eng.html

Get-Connected Web Portal: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/139.nsf/eng/h_00000.html

Budget 2019, Investing in the Middle Class: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2019/home-accueil-en.html

Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan:
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html

Investing in Canada Plan Project Map:
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map

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