Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the Government of Canada is taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet.
In February 2022, the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced a historic plan to connect all remaining households in Newfoundland and Labrador to reliable high-speed Internet. Funding of up to $116 million will come from the Government of Canada through the UBF, and up to $20 million will come from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Today, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced $22,355,503 in funding to bring high-speed Internet to more than 1,000 households in rural areas in Labrador. Funding will be allocated to the Nunatsiavut Government for a project benefiting the communities of Rigolet, Postville, Makkovik, Nain, Hopedale and Natuashish. The network will be built and operated by Bell Canada.
Today's announcement builds on the Government of Canada's progress toward making sure that 98% of Canadians have access to high-speed Internet by 2026. As we work to rebuild from the pandemic, the Government of Canada will continue to make investments in infrastructure to build strong communities and a more competitive and resilient Canada for everyone.
