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Ontario Expanding Access to High-Speed Internet Across the Province
Local Projects will Provide Communities with Access to High-Speed Internet July 26, 2021 TORONTO — With an ambitious plan to bring high-speed internet to every community across the province, Ontario is announcing an investment of up to $14.7 million for 13 new projects under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program. These projects will bring […]
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Expanding broadband internet in rural Alberta
As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, Alberta’s government will invest up to $150 million to expand and improve broadband internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Currently, about 80 per cent of Indigenous communities and 67 per cent of rural communities do not have access to the high-speed internet targets set by the Canadian Radio-television […]
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Governments of Canada and Quebec invest $94 million to connect more than 18,200 households in Quebec to high-speed Internet by September 2022
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada July 21, 2021 – Kahnawake, Quebec The governments of Canada and Quebec are announcing a joint investment of $94 million to support projects led primarily by co-operatives, non-profit organizations and local businesses. This investment will enable over 18,200 additional households to access high-speed Internet services by September 2022. The announcement was […]
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Ontario Helping Small Businesses Establish Online Presence
Government’s investment will help businesses expand their digital presence and market their services online July 19, 2021 TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $10 million towards the Digital Main Street program for 2021-22 to help over 13,000 small businesses expand their digital presence and market their services online. As businesses enter Step 3 of […]
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National skills agenda required to prepare Indigenous youth for digital future: RBC report
Nearly two-thirds of jobs held by Indigenous workers are at risk of a skills overhaul; Indigenous youth less confident in their digital literacy skills compared to non-Indigenous youth; Less than 25 per cent of households in First Nations communities have access to high-speed internet; The success of Indigenous youth will be key to Canada’s success […]
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Canada and Alberta announce two broadband and wireless projects in Indigenous communities
Cold Lake, Alberta, June 28, 2021—The governments of Canada and Alberta continue to invest in infrastructure during this extraordinary time to enhance citizens’ quality of life, meet the needs of communities, and create jobs in light of the impacts of COVID-19. Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf […]
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Government of Canada invests nearly $208,000 to bring high-speed Internet to Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 145 Indigenous households in Ontario to benefit from increased connectivity June 23, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet as many of us are working, […]
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Bell MTS launching innovative Wireless Home Internet service in rural and remote communities across Manitoba
Wireless Home Internet now rolling out to 12 communities, available in 40,000 locations by end of year Fast Internet experience with 50/10 data access speeds and no overage fees Part of Bell’s accelerated capital investment program driving the rollout of Canada’s next-generation broadband network infrastructure WINNIPEG, June 22, 2021 – Bell MTS today announced the […]
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Media advisory: Government of Canada to announce investment in high-speed Internet for rural and Indigenous communities in Ontario
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada June 22, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, alongside the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an important announcement about high-speed Internet for rural […]
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CENGN Announces Northern Ontario Broadband Project for Nipissing First Nation
June 17, 2021 Non-Ground Penetrating Tower & TVWS Technology will Bring Improved High-Performance Internet to Nipissing First Nation CENGN is announcing the launch of an innovative project that will bring high-performance broadband access to under-served residents located across multiple communities within the boundaries of Nipissing First Nation. This project is part of CENGN’s Northern Ontario Residential Broadband […]
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