Federal government invests $38M to bring high speed internet to rural Manitoba – News Caf
“Better, more reliable connectivity means having easier access to important online resources, bridging the digital divide, accelerating economic development, and increasing safety for Indigenous communities,” the federal government said.
The money will come from the Universal Broadband Fund, a $3-billion federal initiative created, as the federal government aims to see every household in Canada have access to high speed internet by 2030, and 98% of Canadian households have access by 2026.
“The government acknowledges that Internet access is not a luxury. It is a necessity that allows Canadians to participate in the digital economy and to access online education, work, and medical and government services,” noted the federal government.
