Connectivity equals sovereignty – The Hill Times

October 30, 2024

Building a connected Arctic will demonstrate our commitment to sovereignty, reconciliation, and a modern, inclusive Canada.

Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic and the path to reconciliation with Inuit and Indigenous Peoples demand one of the most significant telecom investments Canada has ever undertaken. The stakes are high: without connectivity, the economic opportunities, security measures, and community resources essential for northern Canadians will remain out of reach. Now is the time for the federal government to prioritize Arctic subsea fibre optic cables as the foundation of an inclusive, secure, and resilient northern future. Canada must make good on its commitments to invest in Arctic sovereignty and rural broadband by funding and building the critical infrastructure needed to bridge the northern digital divide.

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