Rural economic development has been given a promotion at the federal level in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s latest cabinet shuffle. In the shuffle, following the departure of Treasury Board president […] Read more			
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	Rural development strategy sought in federal shuffle
 
	Rising diesel could surge with U.S. infrastructure plan
								CNS Canada — Diesel costs in Western Canada are roughly eight to 10 cents higher on average than anytime in 2017, and an industry expert warns that gap could grow […] Read more			
		 
	OFA pre-election policy targets broader economic development
								Stable rural areas and thriving farms can help urbanites with some of their biggest challenges. That’s the message from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture going into next year’s provincial election. […] Read more			
		 
	Alberta, feds back Lethbridge potato processing plant
								The federal and Alberta governments are set to cover over $22 million in costs related to the construction of Cavendish Farms’ new potato processing plant at Lethbridge. The two levels […] Read more			
		 
	Diesel prices soften, but watching U.S. infrastructure plan
								CNS Canada — Sinking prices for crude oil and a softer Canadian dollar have kept diesel prices relatively low for Canadian farmers in 2017, and they could be heading lower, […] Read more			
		 
	CRTC makes broadband a basic service
								Gatineau | Reuters — Broadband internet access will be considered a basic service in Canada, the country’s telecom regulator said Wednesday, setting a higher target for download speeds and creating […] Read more			
		 
	Debate: Sask. farmers aim to bridge digital gap
								Infrastructure has always been top of mind for many rural Saskatchewan residents — but rural infrastructure needs in 2016 can’t all be met with gravel, graders and culverts. With a […] Read more			
		 
	Supply management the hot button at ag debate
								CNS Canada — Representatives from Canada’s five main parties met Wednesday in Ottawa to discuss and debate farm policy ranging from risk management to transportation and rural infrastructure ahead of […] Read more			
		Brazil says key soy road won’t be paved until 2016
								Brasilia | Reuters –– An important road for soy and corn shipments linking to ports in northern Brazil will not be paved until 2016, the country’s transport minister said on […] Read more			
		