Gatineau – The CRTC is taking action to bring high-speed fibre Internet to five Inuit communities in northern Quebec, all of which are official language minority communities. This project will build on past Broadband Fund projects in the Nunavik region and ensure that all Kativik communities are connected to high-speed Internet.
Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is committing $79.4 million to the Kativik Regional Government to build a 933-kilometre fibre link, which will connect the communities of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Aupaluk, Tasiujaq, Quaqtaq, and Kangirsuk to high-speed Internet services. This project will connect more than 40 essential institutions, such as schools and health care centres, and will offer social, educational, and economic benefits to the communities. It will also support future projects to connect businesses and over 700 households.
The project received support from the impacted communities and many organizations, including the Makivvik Corporation, which is the legal representative for the Inuit in Nunavik. Makivvik’s letter of support emphasized the positive impact this project would have on life in Nunavik, including improving public safety, connecting family and friends, and enhancing businesses’ ability to reach customers. The CRTC is continuing to assess Broadband Fund applications and will make more funding announcements in the coming months.