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The town of Innisfail, Alta., in June 2020. Rural Canada is vital to the economic and social health of Canada, but is routinely ignored by federal policymakers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

In Canada’s 2025 federal election, is anyone paying attention to rural communities?

Rural communities are vital to Canada’s economic success and sovereignty. But rural Canada remains poorly understood and underrepresented in federal programs and policies.
Beyond the danger to human life and economies, wildfires also present considerable danger to communities and the mental well-being of survivors. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Wildfire evacuations: How our diverse experiences can strengthen disaster response

To effectively address climate hazards like wildfire, we must consider the diverse experiences of people, account for longstanding institutions and create processes that empower local people.
The village of Westport, Ont., northeast of Kingston, is like many vibrant rural communities in Canada that deserve to be heard on election day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canadian election 2021: Why rural Canada must play a central role

Whether Canada is able to address the most pressing challenges of the next several generations requires the full participation and support of rural people and places.

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