Tax dollars are draining out of rural communities. Money is being spent outside rural areas while inadequate funding is provided for transportation infrastructure. This affects communities' ability to attract both businesses and retirees. There is a need to change the way people think about rural areas. There is a lack of senior government focus on economic strategy.
Rural areas receive poor representation at the political level due to the large electoral areas.
Consequently, there is a lack of resources to provide services or assistance to these areas. There is a lack of local control over resources and decision-making. Those who control resources do not have commitments to local communities. There is a need for government to work with the people. Fluctuations in currency markets can be devastating.