Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation
The Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (Francais: Fondation Canadienne pour la Revitalisation Rurale) (CRRF) is a private organization in Canada that works to revitalize and increase the sustainability of rural Canada. CRRF is a national nonprofit society chartered in the Province of Alberta and a federally registered charity. Founded in 1989, CRRF was originally known as the Agricultural and Rural Restructuring Group. Description. CRRF members include rural leaders, rural organizations, development practitioners, government policy makers, researchers, students, and other stakeholders. CRRF researches issues such as rural health and social provision, local and regional economies, local government and  community governance, education, organization development, environmental management and stewardship. CRRF addresses: The State of Rural Canada. In September 2015, CRRF launched "The State of Rural Canada" book. The edited book was the first comprehensive review of provincial and territorial rural policies. This initiative was followed-up in September 2017 with "The State of Rural Canada Version II: Mapping Rural Innovation". Conferences & Learning Events. Each year CRRF co-hosts a national conference, workshops, forums, and symposia about rural issues in Canada.