The status of the report being prepared by The Rural Childcare Task Force. The council's management team has been active undergoing a strategic planning process. The role of the council as a conveyer and catalyst was reinforced, and the council's role as communicator was identified. There were exciting discussions on a number of emerging issues, activities, and events that are occurring throughout rural Ontario. For your information the offices of CAA-Ontario are moving to Guelph.
Municipal amalgamations have serious implications for communities.
The implications for restructuring must be addressed. Concerns are overlooked if rural urban communities are listed as large urban municipalities. The Foundation for Rural Living is preparing for the second annual Awards of Rural Excellence. This year there are nine award categories. The Internship for Young Leaders program is a partnership between the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario and the University of Guelph.