Canada to connect remote areas through investment in satellite technology

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The federal government is expected to make a big funding announcement Wednesday to expand high-speed Internet access in rural and remote regions.

The federal government is making a big funding announcement Wednesday alongside a Canadian company that’s developing satellite technology to expand high-speed Internet access in rural and remote regions.

Telesat has been developing a satellite constellation – a group of coordinated satellites it says will provide high-speed connectivity in rural and remote communities around the globe.Company CEO Dan Goldberg will hold a news conference with Bains at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum following the announcement.

READ MORE: Canada’s newest minister says high-speed internet is a ‘necessity’ but can she deliver in rural areas? In addition to the development of low-orbit satellite technology, the government plan also includes investments aimed at encouraging more private-sector spending on rural high-speed Internet and better co-ordination among provinces and territories.

 

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It is getting totally embarrassing to see how the Liberals are throwing money (we don’t have) to influence the upcoming election, they really are treating Canadians as stupid, everyone should be totally insulted

Gotta love election season

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