Ministry of Rural Affairs (Ontario)
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
| French: Ministère des Affaires rurales | |
 Arms of the Government of Ontario | |
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| Formed | June 6, 2024 |
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| Type | Government ministry |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Ontario |
| Headquarters | 777 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C8 |
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| Website | ontario |
The Ministry of Rural Affairs is a ministry of the Government of Ontario responsible for rural communities of the Canadian province of Ontario. The Minister responsible is Lisa Thompson.[1] The ministry was a part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs and its preceding ministries until 2024.[2]
The mandate of the ministry is stated to be:[3]
"The Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA) serves the needs of rural Ontario by supporting and helping build rural communities that are sustainable, resilient, trusted, innovative and thriving. Ministry programs and activities strengthen Ontario, its places and its people in rural communities, support and create good jobs, attract investment, and contribute to Ontario's overall well-being and economic growth."
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