Funding digital equity: CIRA grants $1.25M to Indigenous, rural, and student projects
Press Release OTTAWA, JULY 29, 2021 – At a time when internet access has never been more important, CIRA, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, today announced $1.25 million in grants to support communities across the country…
Ontario Expanding Access to High-Speed Internet Across the Province
Press Release 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…
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…
Ontario Helping Small Businesses Establish Online Presence
Press Release 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…
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…
