Abstract：The transition of Canadian rural society has historical implications for developing countries. The entry of market forces into Canadian rural society led to changes in industry, demography and social structure. The Canadian governments' corresponding policy and its impact indicate that confronting rural decline during marketization, the government should realize that a completely market-oriented policy may lead to market forces' incursion into the rural society, and that the regeneration of rural areas relies on government's proactive protection. The experiences from Canada are a warning for those who insist that the development of rural areas in China solely depends on market forces.
