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Ottawa and Québec invest close to $15 M to offer a more reliable and accessible network in the Nord-du-Québec region
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada November 24, 2020 – Chibougameau (Quebec) Quebecers know that high-speed Internet access is no longer a luxury; it is essential for everyone, including those living in rural and remote regions. The current crisis has highlighted how much we all rely on high-speed Internet, and this need is sure […]
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Fibre optic cable to be laid along Nunavik’s Hudson coast this year – Nunatsiaq News
26 May 2020 KRG has applied for funding to extend the fibre network to more communities Plans to lay fibre optic cable along Nunavik’s Hudson coast will go ahead this summer, putting parts of the region on track to receive high-speed internet by next year. In March, the Kativik Regional Government awarded a contract to […]
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Modernization of the Canada Periodical Fund: Adapting to the Digital Era
From: Canadian Heritage February 18, 2020 The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of fostering strong and dynamic magazine and community newspaper sectors that meet the evolving needs of readers. The industry is facing major challenges due in part to declining advertising revenues and distribution in an increasingly digital marketplace. This is why the Government […]
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CRTC Broadband Fund launches second call to improve Internet access and mobile wireless services across Canada
From: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission News release November 13, 2019 – Ottawa-Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Today, the CRTC launched its second call for applications for the Broadband Fund. The CRTC is now accepting applications for all eligible projects to improve broadband access across Canada, including in areas covered by the […]
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Progress Report on a National Public Safety Broadband Network – Working towards the next generation of public safety communications in Canada
TThe Temporary National Coordination Office (TNCO) was established in July 2018 with a mandate to develop options and recommendations for a Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN) for first responders and public safety personnel across Canada. The TNCO consulted stakeholders and field experts; examined research and literature available to date, as well as pilots and trials; […]
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BlackBerry to Help Modernize Canada’s Indigenous People’s Technology Infrastructure in Collaboration with Forrest Green and Microsoft
MONTREAL, QUEBEC – June 28, 2019 – Today at the Indigenous Technology Summit, BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced it is helping Indigenous communities across Canada deploy new technologies with a view to improving their overall well-being from a health, education, safety and economic development standpoint. Working collaboratively with Forrest Green and Microsoft, the […]
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$1.75 million to connect the Eleonore mine to the fibre optic network
QUEBEC, May 22, 2019 – The Government of Québec, through the Société du Plan Nord, will invest $1.75 million to connect Newmont Goldcorp’s Eleonore mine facilities to the existing regional fibre optic network. This project will enable one of Quebec’s most innovative mining companies to continue advancing its vision to create mine 4.0, an interconnected […]
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The Government of Canada congratulates the Coaticook Regional County Municipality on high-speed Internet project milestone, enabling full construction start
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada News release May 3, 2019 – Coaticook, Quebec Canadians understand the importance of building up communities and have always invested in ways to better connect with each other—from the St. Lawrence Seaway to the national railroad system to the Trans-Canada Highway. Those investments now need to reflect the […]
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Ice Wireless launches 3G service in first Nunavik community – Nunatsiaq News
March 22, 2019 “We think it will be worth the wait” Nunavik’s long-awaited cellular service has finally arrived, at least in one community. Ice Wireless launched its new 3G LTE mobile service on March 19 in Quaqtaq. It’s the first of Nunavik’s 14 communities to get on the new network. Ice Wireless, which already operates […]
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Nunavik gets funding to launch work on its high-speed internet network – Nunatsiaq News
August 24, 2018 Ottawa and Quebec City make good on $125-million pledge Ottawa and Quebec City have finally made good on a pledge to help fund Nunavik’s plans to roll out high-speed internet across the region. The Kativik Regional Government’s project will use a combination of technologies, including fibre optic cables, microwave towers and surplus […]
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