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CRTC Broadband Fund launches third call to improve Internet access and mobile wireless services across Canada
From: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission November 30, 2022 Today, the CRTC launched its third call for applications for the Broadband Fund. The CRTC is now accepting applications for eligible projects to improve access to broadband Internet and mobile wireless services across Canada. The third call focuses specifically on the following types of projects: transport […]
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Read MoreDeloitte Canada report outlines solutions to achieve digital equity
Nov 22, 2022 Digital inequity impacts Canadians across various communities, age groups, and income levels TORONTO – Many Canadians still face barriers to participating in the digital world. Based on original research, including a survey of Canadians and interviews conducted with industry and government leaders, ‘Digital equity: Focusing on every Canadian’s digital future’ is the […]
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Read MoreImproved Cell Service Now Available in Some Areas of Eastern Ontario
November 07, 2022 (Maxville, ON) – The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) and Rogers Communications today joined Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, and Nolan Quinn, Member of Provincial Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, […]
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Read MoreCIBC Foundation launches new initiative with Microsoft to help close digital skills gap across Canada
TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 – CIBC announced today a new Social Impact Alliance launched together with Microsoft Canada, which will focus on closing the digital skills gap by providing new education and employment opportunities in the technology sector and ensuring equal access for all communities across the country. To support this goal, the CIBC Foundation […]
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Read MoreProgressive Ontario First Nation adopts new mobile app technology to connect with on and off-reserve members – Anishinabek News
October 17, 2022 M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION — The leadership of M’Chigeeng First Nation takes pride in being forward-focused and always looking for ways technology can serve their community. In pursuit of these progressive values, Chief and Council has partnered with Communikit by Aivia Inc. to release a communications app for the Nation and their band […]
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Read MoreCanada and Ontario Building Broadband in Bruce County
Ontario Indigenous Community to benefit from expanded access to high-speed internet September 02, 2022 BRUCE COUNTY – The governments of Canada and Ontario, in partnership with Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc., have started construction on a significant broadband infrastructure project on the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, that will see nearly 300 families, […]
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Read MoreMedia Advisory: Minister Thompson to Make an Announcement
September 01, 2022 Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, will make an announcement on delivering high-speed internet service in the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. Date: Friday, September 2, 2022 Time: Remarks at 11:00 a.m.A media availability will follow. Location: Neyaashiinigmiing, ONNote: Media representatives can register to attend the event by […]
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Read MoreCRTC to implement new 9-8-8 number for mental health crisis and suicide prevention
From: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission August 31, 2022 Today, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that it will adopt 9-8-8 as the number to call or text for Canadians who are in need of immediate mental health crisis and suicide prevention intervention. Once implemented by telephone and wireless service providers, calls and […]
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Read MoreTypotheque typography project aims to protect Indigenous languages from “digital extinction” – Dezeen
Type foundry Typotheque has created a series of new typefaces and proposed changes to the way that digital characters are encoded to make it easier for Canadian Indigenous communities to write digitally in their own languages. The North American Syllabics project saw the Dutch studio work in close collaboration with groups that use Canadian Aboriginal […]
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Read MoreCRTC Broadband Fund to allocate $20.5 million for mobile wireless and Internet access services in Manitoba, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission August 4, 2022 – Ottawa-Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Today, the CRTC announced that ten projects will receive up to $20.5 million in funding from the Broadband Fund. The projects will support the rollout of fourth-generation (also known as LTE or LTE-A) mobile wireless access along 425 […]
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