A $2.3 million investment from the federal government will bring high-speed internet to Whatì and provide mobile coverage to traditional hunting and fishing areas.
No matter where you live in Canada, everyone needs reliable and affordable connectivity. That’s why the Government of Canada is providing high-speed internet access and mobile connectivity to underserved communities across the country.
Today, Her Royal Highness Goody Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency, joined Northwest Territories Member of Parliament Michael McLeod to announce more than $1.9 million in federal funding for projects in the Northwest Territories. We have announced the offer. Whatì’s faster internet access to his 152 Indigenous households. Also announced $480,000 in federal funding for SSi Micro Ltd.’s project to provide cellular access to relocatable communication shelters located on hunting and fishing grounds near Fort Providence. This allows communities to stay connected no matter where they are on the planet. land.
This funding will be provided through the Universal Broadband Fund. The Fund is a program designed to help Canadians in rural, remote and Indigenous communities access reliable internet and mobile connectivity.
These projects are helping the Government of Canada meet its commitment to provide 98% of Canadians with access to high-speed internet by 2026 and 100% by 2030. Ensuring Indigenous communities have access to secure and reliable mobile connectivity is also a top priority. Especially for governments in an increasingly digital world. The Government of Canada will continue to invest in infrastructure to build stronger communities and a more competitive and resilient Canada for everyone.
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