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Government of Canada invests up to $37 million to bring high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity to economic regions across Saskatchewan

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to bring high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to unserved and underserved regions across the province.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to bring high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to unserved and underserved regions across the province.
  • Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced up to $37 million in funding for projects that will bring high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to communities across Saskatchewan.
  • The funding committed will bring reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 5,000 underserved homes in communities across the province."
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested more than $50 million in connectivity projects in Saskatchewan.

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest nearly $2.4 million to bring high-speed Internet access to up to 299 households in Campbellville

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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That is why the governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities across the province.

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  • That is why the governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities across the province.
  • On July 29, 2021, the governments announced a Canada–Ontario broadband partnership to support large-scale, fibre-based projects that will provide high-speed Internet access to more than 280,000 households across the province.
  • That is why our government is collaborating with Cogeco on this project and contributing to the nearly $2.4 million in combined funding to bring reliable high-speed Internet access to up to 299 homes in Campbellville.
  • The Ontario government is investing nearly $4 billion to bring access to reliable high-speed Internet to every community across the province by the end of 2025.

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $13 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 6,400 homes across Eastern Ontario

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities.
  • On July 29, 2021, the governments announced a Canada–Ontario broadband partnership to support large-scale, fibre-based projects that will provide high-speed Internet access to more than 280,000 homes across the province.
  • This government investment will expand access to high-speed Internet to over 6,400 homes across 11 communities in Eastern Ontario.
  • In 2021, Ontario passed the Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 to help speed up construction of high-speed Internet projects.

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $61 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 16,000 homes in Ontario

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities.
  • This investment will bring high-speed Internet access to more than 16,000 homes in 47 rural Ontario communities and 3 First Nations communities in Northern Ontario .
  • On April 19, 2022, the governments announced an additional joint federal-provincial investment of more than $56 million for six new projects that will bring reliable high-speed Internet access to over 6,500 homes and businesses in Northern and Southwestern Ontario.
  • In 2021, Ontario passed the Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 to help speed up construction of high-speed Internet projects.

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $48 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 3,800 homes in Ontario

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities.
  • On July 29, 2021, the governments announced their partnership to support large-scale, fibre-based projects that will provide high-speed Internet access to more than 280,000 rural and remote households across the province.
  • The announcement also brings the Government of Ontario closer to achieving its goal of bringing reliable high-speed Internet access to every community by the end of 2025.
  • The Ontario government is investing nearly $4 billion to bring access to reliable high-speed Internet to every community across the province, by the end of 2025.

Xplore Announces Major Broadband Network Expansion in Newfoundland

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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WOODSTOCK, NB, Feb. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Xplore Inc., Canada's fibre and 5G broadband company for rural living, announced today a major expansion of its network in Newfoundland.

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  • WOODSTOCK, NB, Feb. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Xplore Inc., Canada's fibre and 5G broadband company for rural living, announced today a major expansion of its network in Newfoundland.
  • In addition, in March 2023, Xplore plans to expand the rollout of Canada's first rural 5G standalone network, powered by Ericsson equipment, to Newfoundland.
  • "Xplore's goal is to deliver a true broadband experience that will enable Newfoundland residents to more fully enjoy rural living."
  • Ms. MacDonald added: "Xplore Fibre and Xplore 5G Home Internet – together, our networks will connect more people and create more opportunities."

Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in climate action project in the Town of Stephenville

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is also contributing up to $226,000, and the Town is contributing just under $181,000 toward the project.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is also contributing up to $226,000, and the Town is contributing just under $181,000 toward the project.
  • This project is a good example of the climate leadership that will be supported under the expanded Low Carbon Economy Fund.
  • This funding is part of an agreement between Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund.
  • The advanced and enhanced Low Carbon Economy Fund will support climate action by Indigenous peoples with a new $180-million Indigenous Leadership Fund.

Government of Canada makes available more spectrum for higher-quality telecom services for Canadians

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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To support these goals, the Government of Canada is committed to making more spectrum available.

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  • To support these goals, the Government of Canada is committed to making more spectrum available.
  • Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that more Canadians will benefit from higher-quality telecom services as a result of the auction of residual spectrum licences that concluded on January 17.
  • "Our government recognizes that higher-quality wireless services are crucial to keeping Canadians connected and growing our economy.
  • Licences awarded in this auction include deployment requirements to ensure that providers use this spectrum to offer services to Canadians in a timely manner.

Government of Canada invests up to $31 million to bring high-speed Internet access to over 4,700 households in Nova Scotia

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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The Government of Canada is taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet.
  • This funding is provided through the Universal Broadband Fund, a program designed to help ensure Canadians are connected to reliable high-speed Internet.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to make investments in infrastructure to build strong communities and a more competitive and resilient Canada for everyone.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested more than $20 million in connectivity projects in Nova Scotia.

Government of Canada continues to accelerate progress on connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, reported on the Government of Canada's rapid progress toward its goal of connecting all Canadians, no matter where they live, to high-speed Internet.

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  • Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, reported on the Government of Canada's rapid progress toward its goal of connecting all Canadians, no matter where they live, to high-speed Internet.
  • In November 2022, the government launched an interactive High-Speed Internet Access Dashboard to provide Canadians with the latest information on the government's progress toward achieving universal high-speed Internet access.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has made $7.6 billion available to build or improve broadband Internet infrastructure from coast to coast to coast.
  • The Government of Canada has also launched an update to the National Broadband Internet Service Availability Map .