Expanding High-Speed Internet Access for Rural and Indigenous Communities in Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba (November 15, 2024) – Today, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $100 million to expand high-speed internet access to rural and Indigenous communities in Manitoba.
This investment is part of the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), a $2.75 billion federal initiative that aims to connect all Canadians to high-speed internet by 2030. The UBF provides funding to projects that deploy high-speed internet infrastructure in underserved areas, including rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
The $100 million investment for Manitoba will be used to support projects that will bring high-speed internet access to over 100,000 households and businesses in rural and Indigenous communities across the province. These projects will involve the construction of new fiber optic networks, upgrades to existing infrastructure, and the deployment of wireless technologies.
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“Access to high-speed internet is essential for participation in the modern economy and society,” said the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). “This investment will help to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban communities in Manitoba, and will create new opportunities for economic growth and social inclusion.”
“High-speed internet is a game-changer for our communities,” said Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. “It will improve access to education, healthcare, and other essential services. It will also create new economic opportunities for our businesses and entrepreneurs.”
“This investment is a significant step towards achieving our goal of connecting all Canadians to high-speed internet,” said the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government and Services Canada. “The UBF is helping to bring affordable, reliable high-speed internet to communities that have been historically underserved. This investment will make a real difference in the lives of Manitobans.”
Background
High-speed internet is essential for economic growth and social inclusion. It enables access to education, healthcare, government services, and employment opportunities. In rural and Indigenous communities, high-speed internet can help to bridge the digital divide and create new economic opportunities.
The UBF is a key part of the Government of Canada’s plan to connect all Canadians to high-speed internet by 2030. The UBF provides funding to projects that deploy high-speed internet infrastructure in underserved areas. Projects that receive funding must meet certain criteria, including providing affordable, reliable high-speed internet service to eligible households and businesses.
The Government of Canada has committed to investing $2.75 billion in the UBF over the next five years. This investment will help to connect over 980,000 households and businesses in rural and remote communities across Canada to high-speed internet.
For more information on the UBF, please visit: www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/062.nsf/eng/00075.html
Expanding high-speed Internet access for rural and Indigenous communities in Manitoba
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