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Rural Economic Development Strategy
Learn about our plan to support rural business development, attract and retain workers and strengthen rural communities.
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Get data on rural Ontario demographics, business, employment and housing.
What we do
- Develop rural economic development strategies.
- Deliver rural economic development programs and initiatives.
- Lead cross-government policy, program and liaison as a one-window provincial lead on rural affairs.
- Lead stakeholder engagement related to rural affairs.
Ministry of Rural Affairs
777 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C8
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Updated: January 22, 2025
Published: January 19, 2025