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FCM: Rural Challenges, National Opportunity: Shaping the Future of Rural Canada

Rural Challenges, National Opportunity: Shaping the Future of Rural Canada

Rural communities play a crucial role in nation building. Throughout this report, we profile rural communities that are showing leadership in shaping Canada’s future. These communities have remained resilient, adapting to familiar challenges facing their communities—including aging populations, the closure of a major local employer, or limited access to the communications infrastructure that we all need to remain competitive