Rural Secretariat

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Rural Secretariat

Francais: Secrétariat Rural
Established: 1998
Abolished: 2013

The Rural Secretariat was a focal point for the Government of Canada to work in partnership with Canadians in rural and remote areas to build strong, dynamic communities. It was dismantled by the Conservative government in 2013. [1] Located in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, it provided leadership and coordination for the Canadian Rural Partnership; facilitated liaison and creation of partnerships around rural issues and priorities; and promoted dialogue between rural stakeholders and the federal government.

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Key activities of the Rural Secretariat included:

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food was responsible for the Rural Secretariat.

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References

  1. "Feds abolish Rural Secretariat". The Western Producer. Retrieved 2014-10-25.