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Feds Tout High-Speed Internet for All Canadians Ahead of Schedule

The federal government announced today an optimistic projection for high-speed Internet access across the country, touting it is on track to exceed its connectivity targets. By 2026, 98.6% of Canadian households are expected to have high-speed Internet, a significant rise from 79% in 2014, said Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on Thursday. The advancement...

Canada Joins Global Coalition on Telecommunications  

The federal government has announced its participation in the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT). The coalition, which also includes the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Japan, aims to improve the security, resilience, and innovation of telecommunications networks worldwide. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, stated that Canada's involvement will focus on...

Canada’s AI Code of Conduct Approach Slammed as ‘Secretive’: Critic

Yesterday, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, appeared before the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology to discuss Bill C-27. The federal minister’s statements and direction were criticized by University of Ottawa Law Professor, Dr. Michael Geist, for lacking transparency. Despite a year-long delay, Champagne's 12-minute opening statement offered little clarity. He...

Canada on Pace to Surpass High-Speed Internet Access Targets: Minister

Today, Minister of Rural Economic Development, Gudie Hutchings, shared an update on the federal government's progress in connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet. Hutchings spotlighted the High-speed Internet Access Dashboard, an online tool that is updated quarterly, enabling Canadians to track connectivity improvements across provinces and territories. Since 2014, high-speed Internet access has expanded from...

Bell Gets $939,000 from Feds to Improve Mobile Connectivity in Rural Quebec

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced on Thursday it will be improving “mobile connectivity” in rural Quebec, with a nearly $1 million investment. Up to $939,035 in federal funding will be provided to Bell to improve mobile connectivity in the First Nations community of Les Atikamekw de Manawan, says ISED. The federal government says...