Expanding broadband internet in rural Alberta
Press Release 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…
Governments of Canada and Quebec invest $94 million to connect more than 18,200 households in Quebec to high-speed Internet by September 2022
Press Release 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…
National skills agenda required to prepare Indigenous youth for digital future: RBC report
Press Release 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;…
Canada and Alberta announce two broadband and wireless projects in Indigenous communities
Press Release 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…
Government of Canada invests nearly $208,000 to bring high-speed Internet to Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Press Release 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…
Bell MTS launching innovative Wireless Home Internet service in rural and remote communities across Manitoba
Press Release 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…
Media advisory: Government of Canada to announce investment in high-speed Internet for rural and Indigenous communities in Ontario
Press Release 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…
CENGN Announces Northern Ontario Broadband Project for Nipissing First Nation
Press Release 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…
BC Government: Connectivity investments support northern economic recovery
Press Release June 3, 2021 VICTORIA – Faster, more reliable internet is coming to people in 19 northern communities as record investments in connectivity help to position B.C. for a…
Government of Canada and City of Toronto partner with Elevate to support underrepresented workers in tech sector
Press Release From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario June 3, 2021 – Toronto, Ontario Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for…
