Media advisory – Government of Canada to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet in the Northwest Territories

Press Release

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

May 14, 2026 – Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, alongside the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in the Northwest Territories.

A media availability will follow.

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Time: 10:15 am (MT)

Location:
Behchokǫ̀ Cultural Centre
Main Hall
111 Donda Tili
Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.

Contacts

Connor Burton
Senior Communications and Issues Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Secretary of State (Rural Development)
connor.burton@ised-isde.gc.ca
343-549-8093

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca

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