Government of Canada to Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Manitoba Communities
Backgrounder
November 15, 2024
The Government of Canada is investing in high-speed Internet infrastructure to connect all Canadians to the digital world. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $35 million to support the expansion of high-speed Internet access in Manitoba.
This investment will:
- Connect over 10,000 underserved Manitobans with high-speed Internet access by 2026.
- Increase access to high-speed Internet in rural and remote communities.
- Create jobs and boost economic development in Manitoba.
The project will be delivered through a partnership between the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and private sector partners.
The Province of Manitoba is contributing $17.5 million to the project, and private sector partners are contributing $17.5 million.
The Government of Canada’s investment is part of the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), which is a $2.75 billion fund committed in Budget 2021 to connect all Canadians to high-speed Internet by 2030.
Quotes
“This investment will make a real difference in the lives of Manitobans,” said Minister LeBlanc. “High-speed Internet is essential for accessing education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. This project will help to ensure that all Manitobans have the chance to succeed in the digital world.”
“We are excited to partner with the Government of Canada and the private sector to bring high-speed Internet to more Manitobans,” said Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson. “This investment will help to create jobs, boost our economy, and improve the quality of life for Manitobans in rural and remote communities.”
Quick Facts
- The Government of Canada has committed $2.75 billion through the Universal Broadband Fund to connect all Canadians to high-speed Internet by 2030.
- The Universal Broadband Fund is the largest single investment in broadband infrastructure in Canadian history.
- The Government of Canada has already invested over $1 billion through the Universal Broadband Fund to support broadband projects across Canada.
- The Government of Manitoba has committed $17.5 million to the Manitoba Broadband Strategy.
- The Manitoba Broadband Strategy aims to connect all Manitobans to high-speed Internet by 2025.
- This project will connect over 10,000 underserved Manitobans with high-speed Internet access by 2026.
Backgrounder: Government of Canada to bring high-speed Internet access to Manitoba communities
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