You will only be able to submit this form in a new tab.
Purpose
ISED is developing a Rural Development Action Plan to support rural-inclusive federal initiatives, targeted rural-specific initiatives, and rural stakeholder and partner engagement.
To help inform the development of the Rural Development Action Plan, your views will be sought through this consultation.
What we hear from those living in rural Canada and rural stakeholders and partners, be it informed by expertise, lived experience, and/or local or traditional knowledge, will help shape a stronger, more inclusive rural Canada.
How your responses will be used
This voluntary survey invites all stakeholders, as well as other levels of government, international partners, and Indigenous communities, and interested Canadians to share their insights on the rural development action plan. Your responses will help to better understand the challenges and opportunities for the prosperity and development of rural communities, as well as inform the development of the Government of Canada’s:
Rural development is a broad, cross-cutting topic that requires a coordinated, whole-of-government approach and collaboration across the federal government. Your responses may be shared with other federal departments and agencies who lead in areas of most relevance to rural Canada.
The consultation period will be open for feedback until February 6, 2026.
We thank you in advance for your important contribution. If you encounter any difficulties with the consultation survey or require accommodation, please contact here: rural@ised-isde.gc.ca. You may also write to us at: Rural Team Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 235 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5
All questions are optional, allowing you to focus on areas of interest or expertise.
Your personal information (which include your views and opinions) is being collected pursuant to subsection 4(1) of the Department of Industry Act.
The personal information you provide is detailed under Standard Personal Information Bank No. PSU 914 – Public Communications.
Your participation in this survey is voluntary. There are no legal or administrative consequences for refusing to participate.
Under the Privacy Act, individuals who provide personal information to government institutions have the right to request access to and correction of that personal information. Requests in this regard may be sent to ISED’s Access to Information and Privacy Services Branch at: ic.atip-aiprpa.ic@ised-isde.gc.ca. Individuals further have the right to complain to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada on how their personal information is handled. Further information is available online, at www.priv.gc.ca.