Rurality

Improve the quality of life of our rural communities

Rurality is a widespread term and the Rural Pact may appear to be a vague instrument. However, this statement is far from the truth! The Rural Pact stems from the National Policy on Rurality, adopted in 2001, and aims at ensuring the longevity of rural areas and preserve their identity.

In the Pontiac, the following sectors were prioritized:

Economy and employment:

  • Support for the integration and return of youth and young families;
  • Transportation development;
  • Universal access to new technologies;
  • Support for transformation and value-added projects (forestry and agriculture);
  • Support for tourism development.

Quality of life and well-being:

  • Support for the development of sports and leisure;
  • Support for community development and animation;
  • Support for cultural animation.

See the CLD's 2007 and 2008 annual reports for our achievements under the Rural Pact. For more information, contact Amy Taylor (Ext.130), amy.taylor.cld@mrcpontiac.qc.ca.


Learn more...

 
Ministère des affaires municipales et occupation du territoire- www.mamrot.gouv.qc.ca

On rural affairs in Quebec - www.solidarite-rurale.qc.ca (French only)

 

 

 

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