Federal government spending $500M to expand high-speed Internet to remote communities

The federal government is investing up to $500 million to bring high-speed, broadband Internet access to 300 rural and remote communities by 2021.

Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says the "Connect to Innovate" program is the modern equivalent of building roads or railway spurs to remote locations, providing Internet access to schools, hospitals and First Nation band offices.

He says high-speed Internet access can unlock tremendous economic potential, leading to the creation of new jobs, products and businesses.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/broadband-internet-access-rural-1.3898358