Canada announces up to $939,035 in funding to improve mobile connectivity in rural Quebec

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Today, Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced up to $939,035 in federal funding for Bell to improve mobile connectivity in the First Nations community of Les Atikamekw de Manawan.

Today's announcement builds on the Government of Canada's progress toward improving connectivity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested more than $731 million to improve connectivity in Quebec.

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.

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