Rural Revitalization Strategy

Overview

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is developing a Rural Revitalization Strategy to support locally led economic development, strengthen regional economies, and help communities build on their unique strengths and opportunities. 

The Strategy will be developed through a region-by-region approach, beginning with public engagement activities throughout the province.

We are seeking your input on:  

  • A shared vision for rural revitalization in Newfoundland and Labrador;
  • The opportunities and challenges facing rural regions;
  • Ways to strengthen regional economic development and local leadership;
  • Priorities and actions to support rural communities and economies; and
  • Measures of success for healthy and prosperous rural regions.

We invite the public, industry stakeholders, local leaders, Indigenous Governments and Organizations, businesses, and community organizations to participate in this process. By sharing your ideas, experiences, and perspectives, you can help shape a strategy that reflects the needs, strengths, and opportunities of rural communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

How Can You Get Involved?

Attend an In-person Public Session

Engagement and consultation sessions will be held in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador from September to December 2026. 

Session dates, times, and communities are provided in the tables below. To participate, please register for your preferred community date and time. 

  • Registration is important, as venue address details will be emailed to registered attendees 24 hours ahead of the event.
  • Please note that once an event date has passed, you will be unable to register for that event.

If you require accessibility accommodations, disability-related supports, or other assistance to participate, please contact 709-729-7659.

Please note: If fewer than five participants are registered for a session, it may be rescheduled or alternate arrangements may be made. 

 

Avalon
DateLocationTimeRegistration Link
October 13Bay Bulls7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 14Bay Bulls8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 30Bay de Verde7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
December 1Bay de Verde8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 30Carbonear7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
December 1Carbonear8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 2Conception Bay South8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 2Conception Bay South7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 13Ferryland7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 14Ferryland8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 30Heart's Content7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
December 1Heart's Content8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
December 2Long Harbour7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
December 3Long Harbour8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
December 2Placentia7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
December 3Placentia8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 9St. John’s7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 10St. John’s (Industry Session)8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 12St. John’s (Post-Secondary Session)8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 13St. John’s (Community Sector Session)8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 13St. Mary’s7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 14St. Mary’s8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 13Trepassey7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 14Trepassey8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 2Wabana8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 2Wabana7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
December 2Whitbourne7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
December 3Whitbourne8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
Central
DateLocationTimeRegistration Link
September 28Baie Verte8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
September 28Baie Verte7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 1Botwood7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 2Botwood8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 1Buchans 7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 2Buchans 8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
November 19Eastport7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 20Eastport8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
November 18Fogo7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 19Fogo8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 19Gander7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 20Gander8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 1Grand Falls-Windsor7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 2Grand Falls-Windsor8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 16Harbour Breton7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 17Harbour Breton8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
September 28La Scie 8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
September 28La Scie 7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 18Lewisporte7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 19Lewisporte8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 19New-Wes-Valley7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 20New-Wes-Valley8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
September 29Springdale7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 1Springdale8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 16St. Alban’s7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 17St. Alban’s8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
September 29Triton7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 1Triton8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 18Twillingate7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 19Twillingate8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
Eastern
DateLocationTimeRegistration Link
November 23Arnold’s Cove7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 24Arnold’s Cove8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 23Bonavista 7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 24Bonavista 8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 23Clarenville 7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 24Clarenville 8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
September 24Grand Bank7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
September 25Grand Bank8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
September 24Marystown7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
September 25Marystown8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
November 23Port Rexton7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
November 24Port Rexton8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
September 24St. Lawrence7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
September 25St. Lawrence8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
Labrador
DateLocationTimeRegistration Link
October 28Cartwright8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 28Cartwright7:00PM – 9:00PM Register here
October 20Churchill Falls8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 20Churchill Falls7:00PM – 9:00PM Register here
October 28Forteau8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 28Forteau7:00PM – 9:00PM Register here
October 21Happy Valley – Goose Bay 7:00PM – 9:00PM Register here
October 22Happy Valley – Goose Bay 8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 20Hopedale8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 20Hopedale7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 20Labrador City8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 20Labrador City7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 20Nain8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 20Nain7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 21Northwest River 7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 22Northwest River 8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 28Port Hope Simpson8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 28Port Hope Simpson7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 20Rigolet8:30AM – 11:30AMRegister here
October 20Rigolet7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
Western
DateLocationTimeRegistration Link
October 8Burgeo7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 9Burgeo8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 8Channel-Port aux Basques7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 9Channel-Port aux Basques8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 7Corner Brook7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 8Corner Brook8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 7Deer Lake7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 8Deer Lake8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 7Pollard's Point7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 8Pollard's Point8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 26Port Saunders8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 26Port Saunders7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 7Rocky Harbour7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 8Rocky Harbour8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 26St. Anthony8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here
October 26St. Anthony7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 8Stephenville7:00PM – 9:00PMRegister here
October 9Stephenville8:30AM – 11:30AM Register here

Attend a Virtual Session

Can’t attend an in-person session? Virtual engagement sessions will also be available on the following dates:

Virtual Sessions
DateTimeRegistration Link
October 151:00PM – 3:00PMRegister for a virtual session here 
November 49:00AM – 11:00AMRegister for a virtual session here 
November 257:00PM – 9:00PMRegister for a virtual session here 

Share Your Voice

Your feedback will help inform the development of the Rural Revitalization Strategy and ensure it reflects the needs, strengths, and opportunities of rural communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

We encourage residents, businesses, community organizations, Indigenous Governments and Organizations, industry stakeholders, and local leaders to participate. 

Online Questionnaire:

This questionnaire will be available until December 4, 2026. This questionnaire will take about 15 – 20 minutes to complete. 

Please note you must log in or register to complete the questionnaire.

If you have any questions related to this questionnaire or require an alternate format, please contact the department at RuralRevitalization@gov.nl.ca or 709-729-7659. 

Provide a Written Submission

If you prefer to share your feedback in writing, you can review the discussion guide and submit your responses at a time that is convenient for you.  

You may choose to:

  • Complete a copy of the discussion guide; or
  • Prepare a letter or submission responding to the discussion questions. 

View or Download the Discussion Guide 

Submission Deadline

Written submissions must be received by December 4, 2026.  

Submit Your Feedback

By Email

RuralRevitalization@gov.nl.ca  

By Mail

Rural Revitalization Strategy 
Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development 
P.O. Box 8700 
50 Elizabeth Avenue 
St. John's, NL A1B 4J6

Upload Submissions:

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf doc docx.

Engagement Materials

Rural Revitalization Discussion Guide

How Will Your Input Be Used?

The information we receive will be reviewed by the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development.  All feedback will be used to help inform the Rural Revitalization Strategy.

Privacy Statement

The Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development is collecting feedback under the authority of section 61(c) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 for the purpose of informing the development of the Rural Revitalization Strategy.

When participating in a public engagement session or providing a written submission, please do not include personal information about yourself or others unless it is necessary to support your feedback.

Any personal information that is collected will be managed in accordance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 and will only be used to help inform the development of the Rural Revitalization Strategy.

If you have questions about the collection, use, or disclosure of information related to this engagement, please contact RuralRevitalization@gov.nl.ca.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or additional comments, please contact the Rural Revitalization Strategy Team at 709-729-7659 or RuralRevitalization@gov.nl.ca.