Province continues rural revitalization consultations

The provincial government is continuing its consultations on a new Rural Revitalization Strategy, with sessions scheduled next week in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Residents, municipalities, Indigenous governments and organizations, businesses, community groups and local leaders are being invited to share their concerns, priorities and ideas for strengthening rural communities.

Upcoming consultation sessions include:

• November 16 and 17: Harbour Breton and St. Alban’s.

• November 18 and 19: Fogo, Twillingate and Lewisporte.

• November 19 and 20: Eastport, Gander and New-Wes-Valley.

The government is seeking feedback on the opportunities and challenges facing rural communities as it works toward a region-by-region approach to sustainable economic growth and community development.

People interested in participating can register for an in-person or virtual consultation session through EngageNL.

Venue addresses will be emailed to registered participants 24 hours before each session.

Residents who cannot attend a consultation can also contribute by completing an online questionnaire through EngageNL or submitting written feedback by email or mail.

Written submissions can be emailed to RuralRevitalization@gov.nl.ca or mailed to:

Rural Revitalization Strategy

Natural Resources Building

P.O. Box 8700

St. John's, NL A1B 4J6

The Rural Revitalization Strategy is intended to support the provincial government's commitment to strengthening rural communities through a region-by-region approach to economic growth.

More information and registration details are available through EngageNL.