Infrastructure and access
- Fiber / Fixed Broadband Infrastructure90
- Infrastructure Planning / Mapping / Funding81
- Mobile / Wireless Infrastructure30
- Backbone / Backhaul / Middle-Mile Infrastructure16
- Last-Mile / Access Infrastructure5
Digital Divide Country Profile · North America
CA
Canada
Closing the digital divide, expanding meaningful connectivity, and advancing digital education and workforce participation.
Location in the world
Canada
North America
Canada🇨🇦
- Population (2024)
- 41,262,329
- Total area
- 9,984,670 km²
- Area in square miles
- 3,855,101.06 mi²
- Coastline
- 202,080 km
National digital inclusion context
A portfolio-based view of access, capability, and outcomes.
This profile organizes the initiatives directly connected to Canada in the global research inventory. It follows the study's country-profile framework: national context, broadband infrastructure, inclusion practices, education and workforce connections, implementation actors, and intended contribution.
The documented portfolio emphasizes Fiber / Fixed Broadband Infrastructure, Infrastructure Planning / Mapping / Funding, Mobile / Wireless Infrastructure, Fiber/Fiber Optic, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). The profile treats infrastructure, affordability, capability, institutions, support, and outcomes as an interconnected system.
Portfolio pattern
What the documented response contains.
Counts reflect source-workbook tags. One initiative may appear in multiple infrastructure or technology categories.
Specific technologies
- Fiber/Fiber Optic75
- Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)24
- 4G/LTE3
- LTE-Advanced3
- 5G1
Intervention classification
- Infrastructure and Specific Technology88
- Infrastructure only31
- Neither explicitly identified5
- Skills and Specific Technology1
- Specific Technology only1
Education and workforce
Connectivity becomes consequential through participation.
4 initiatives explicitly connect to education, K–12, or college/university contexts, and 3 connect to workforce development. Other investments may enable these outcomes indirectly.
Networks, service availability, devices, and connection quality.
Skills, confidence, accessibility, navigation, and support.
Education, work, health, government, and civic opportunity.
Governance, operations, maintenance, funding, and learning.
Project and initiative portfolio
126 documented records
Every directly tagged record is shown with details and supporting URLs preserved from the research workbook.
01PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – Air Tech fiber to serving customers
Approved/funded · Richmond; Grand River; Sunny Side; Arlington; Birch HillView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – Air Tech fiber to serving customers
Approved/funded · Richmond; Grand River; Sunny Side; Arlington; Birch HillStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationRichmond; Grand River; Sunny Side; Arlington; Birch HillPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsAir Tech Communications
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Fiber
02PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – Buzz Network rural wireless
Approved/funded · Lot 16; Wellington; Abrams Village; Cape Egmont; Mt. CarmelView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – Buzz Network rural wireless
Approved/funded · Lot 16; Wellington; Abrams Village; Cape Egmont; Mt. CarmelStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationLot 16; Wellington; Abrams Village; Cape Egmont; Mt. CarmelPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuzz Network
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Wireless
03PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – PEI Monitoring tower upgrade
Approved/funded · Wood Islands; Pinette; Southern KingsView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – PEI Monitoring tower upgrade
Approved/funded · Wood Islands; Pinette; Southern KingsStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationWood Islands; Pinette; Southern KingsPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsPEI Monitoring
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Fixed wireless
04PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – Red Sands tower replacement
Approved/funded · Toronto Road; SpringbrookView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – Red Sands tower replacement
Approved/funded · Toronto Road; SpringbrookStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationToronto Road; SpringbrookPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsRed Sands
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Fixed wireless
05PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – Wicked EH? tower upgrade
Approved/funded · Charlottetown and Summerville towersView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Accelerated ISP – Wicked EH? tower upgrade
Approved/funded · Charlottetown and Summerville towersStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationCharlottetown and Summerville towersPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsWicked EH?
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Fixed wireless
06PEI Broadband Fund
Air Tech – Richmond / Southwest Lot 16 / Grand River
Approved/funded · Richmond; Southwest Lot 16; Grand RiverView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Air Tech – Richmond / Southwest Lot 16 / Grand River
Approved/funded · Richmond; Southwest Lot 16; Grand RiverStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationRichmond; Southwest Lot 16; Grand RiverPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsAir Tech Communications
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Wireless/backhaul
07PEI Broadband Fund
Bell – 800-address FTTP expansion
Approved/funded · PEI rural project areaView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Bell – 800-address FTTP expansion
Approved/funded · PEI rural project areaStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationPEI rural project areaPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: FTTP
08Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Bell Canada – Maxville / Tamworth
Funded/implementation · Maxville; TamworthView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Bell Canada – Maxville / Tamworth
Funded/implementation · Maxville; TamworthStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationMaxville; TamworthPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
09Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Bell Canada – Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls
Funded/implementation · Sioux Narrows-Nestor FallsView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Bell Canada – Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls
Funded/implementation · Sioux Narrows-Nestor FallsStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationSioux Narrows-Nestor FallsPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
10Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Bruce Telecom – Kincardine / Saugeen Shores
Funded/implementation · Kincardine; Saugeen ShoresView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Bruce Telecom – Kincardine / Saugeen Shores
Funded/implementation · Kincardine; Saugeen ShoresStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationKincardine; Saugeen ShoresPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBruce Telecom
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
11UBF/Connecting Communities BC
CCBC-010014 – Interior communities fiber project
Expected Mar 2029 · Okanagan Indian Band, Rock Creek, Sorrento, Falkland, Beaverdell and other interior communitiesView details
UBF/Connecting Communities BC
CCBC-010014 – Interior communities fiber project
Expected Mar 2029 · Okanagan Indian Band, Rock Creek, Sorrento, Falkland, Beaverdell and other interior communitiesStatus / periodExpected Mar 2029LocationOkanagan Indian Band, Rock Creek, Sorrento, Falkland, Beaverdell and other interior communitiesPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Inc.
Large rural and Indigenous fiber build across Interior communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber
12UBF/Connecting Communities BC
CCBC-010028 – Gitsegukla fiber project
Expected Mar 2027 · Gitsegukla 1 (Gitsegukla First Nation)View details
UBF/Connecting Communities BC
CCBC-010028 – Gitsegukla fiber project
Expected Mar 2027 · Gitsegukla 1 (Gitsegukla First Nation)Status / periodExpected Mar 2027LocationGitsegukla 1 (Gitsegukla First Nation)PopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsCityWest Cable & Telephone Corp.
Brings 50/10+ connectivity to an Indigenous community through co-funded last-mile fiber.
Activities and approach: Fiber
13UBF/Connecting Communities BC
CCBC-030058 – Shearwater / Old Bella Bella fiber project
Expected Sep 2026 · Shearwater; Old Bella BellaView details
UBF/Connecting Communities BC
CCBC-030058 – Shearwater / Old Bella Bella fiber project
Expected Sep 2026 · Shearwater; Old Bella BellaStatus / periodExpected Sep 2026LocationShearwater; Old Bella BellaPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsCityWest Cable & Telephone Corp.
Extends fiber to small coastal communities with limited terrestrial options.
Activities and approach: Fiber
14Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Cogeco – Hastings County rural cluster
Funded/implementation · Cosy Cove; Foxboro; Moira; Phillipston; Roslin; Stirling; Thomasburg; Tweed; West Huntingdon Station; Zion HillView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Cogeco – Hastings County rural cluster
Funded/implementation · Cosy Cove; Foxboro; Moira; Phillipston; Roslin; Stirling; Thomasburg; Tweed; West Huntingdon Station; Zion HillStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationCosy Cove; Foxboro; Moira; Phillipston; Roslin; Stirling; Thomasburg; Tweed; West Huntingdon Station; Zion HillPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsCogeco Connexion
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
15Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Cogeco – Muskoka cluster
Funded/implementation · Bala; MacTier; Port CarlingView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Cogeco – Muskoka cluster
Funded/implementation · Bala; MacTier; Port CarlingStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationBala; MacTier; Port CarlingPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsCogeco Connexion
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
16Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Community Network Partners – North Superior/First Nations cluster
Funded/implementation · Brunswick House First Nation; Chapleau Cree First Nation; Dubreuilville; Hornepayne; Michipicoten First Nation; Wawa and othersView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Community Network Partners – North Superior/First Nations cluster
Funded/implementation · Brunswick House First Nation; Chapleau Cree First Nation; Dubreuilville; Hornepayne; Michipicoten First Nation; Wawa and othersStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationBrunswick House First Nation; Chapleau Cree First Nation; Dubreuilville; Hornepayne; Michipicoten First Nation; Wawa and othersPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsCommunity Network Partners Inc.
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
17Corporate device donation / reuse
Computers for Success Canada CEO Pledge Device Donation Initiative
Launched 2025 · Canada nationwideView details
Corporate device donation / reuse
Computers for Success Canada CEO Pledge Device Donation Initiative
Launched 2025 · Canada nationwideStatus / periodLaunched 2025LocationCanada nationwidePopulationPeople and community organizations lacking affordable computersOrganizationsComputers for Success Canada / Ordinateurs pour les écoles du Canada (CFSC-OPEC); participating CEOs and companiesFundingNot stated in source
Mobilizes corporations to donate retired computers for refurbishment and redistribution to people in need.
Activities and approach: Corporate pledges; device collection; refurbishment; redistribution
EducationWorkforce
18Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Connect to Innovate – Admirals Beach / Fox Harbour / O'Donnells
Funded/implementation · Admirals Beach; Fox Harbour; O'DonnellsView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Connect to Innovate – Admirals Beach / Fox Harbour / O'Donnells
Funded/implementation · Admirals Beach; Fox Harbour; O'DonnellsStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationAdmirals Beach; Fox Harbour; O'DonnellsPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
19Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Connect to Innovate – Conche
Funded/implementation · ConcheView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Connect to Innovate – Conche
Funded/implementation · ConcheStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationConchePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
20Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Connect to Innovate – Cook's Harbour
Funded/implementation · Cook's HarbourView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Connect to Innovate – Cook's Harbour
Funded/implementation · Cook's HarbourStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationCook's HarbourPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
21Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Connect to Innovate – English Harbour East / Grand Le Pierre
Funded/implementation · English Harbour East; Grand Le PierreView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Connect to Innovate – English Harbour East / Grand Le Pierre
Funded/implementation · English Harbour East; Grand Le PierreStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationEnglish Harbour East; Grand Le PierrePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
22CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2021-104 – Kativik Kuujjuaq transport
In progress · KuujjuaqView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2021-104 – Kativik Kuujjuaq transport
In progress · KuujjuaqStatus / periodIn progressLocationKuujjuaqPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsKativik Regional Government
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber transport
23CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2021-105 – Kativik western Nunavik transport
In progress · Akulivik; Ivujivik; Kangiqsujuaq; SalluitView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2021-105 – Kativik western Nunavik transport
In progress · Akulivik; Ivujivik; Kangiqsujuaq; SalluitStatus / periodIn progressLocationAkulivik; Ivujivik; Kangiqsujuaq; SalluitPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsKativik Regional Government
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber transport
24Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2021-257 – Labrador / northwestern Newfoundland access
Funded/implementation · 16 communities including Anchor Point, Forteau, L’Anse-au-Clair and Flower's CoveView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2021-257 – Labrador / northwestern Newfoundland access
Funded/implementation · 16 communities including Anchor Point, Forteau, L’Anse-au-Clair and Flower's CoveStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocation16 communities including Anchor Point, Forteau, L’Anse-au-Clair and Flower's CovePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: Fiber access
25Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2021-258 – Port Blandford
Funded/implementation · Port BlandfordView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2021-258 – Port Blandford
Funded/implementation · Port BlandfordStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationPort BlandfordPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: Fiber access
26CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-205 – Sichuun northeastern Quebec mobile
Completed · Kawawachikamach; Lac John; Matimekosh 3; ScheffervilleView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-205 – Sichuun northeastern Quebec mobile
Completed · Kawawachikamach; Lac John; Matimekosh 3; ScheffervilleStatus / periodCompletedLocationKawawachikamach; Lac John; Matimekosh 3; ScheffervillePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsSichuun Inc.; Naskapi Imuun Inc.; Redline Communications
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: LTE
27CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-207 – Route 138 project
In progress · Aguanish; Baie-Johan-Beetz; Lac-Daigle; Matamec; Magpie; Rivière-au-Tonnerre; Rivière-Saint-Jean; SheldrakeView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-207 – Route 138 project
In progress · Aguanish; Baie-Johan-Beetz; Lac-Daigle; Matamec; Magpie; Rivière-au-Tonnerre; Rivière-Saint-Jean; SheldrakeStatus / periodIn progressLocationAguanish; Baie-Johan-Beetz; Lac-Daigle; Matamec; Magpie; Rivière-au-Tonnerre; Rivière-Saint-Jean; SheldrakePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Inc.
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Mobile/access/transport
28CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-208 – Routes 204/283/389 project
In progress · Barrage Manic-2; Saint-Adalbert; Sainte-Félicité; Saint-Marcel; Saint-Pamphile; Saint-Paul-de-MontminyView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-208 – Routes 204/283/389 project
In progress · Barrage Manic-2; Saint-Adalbert; Sainte-Félicité; Saint-Marcel; Saint-Pamphile; Saint-Paul-de-MontminyStatus / periodIn progressLocationBarrage Manic-2; Saint-Adalbert; Sainte-Félicité; Saint-Marcel; Saint-Pamphile; Saint-Paul-de-MontminyPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Inc.
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Mobile/access
29CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-209 – Route 132 / Matapédia project
In progress · Mann Settlement; Matapédia; Routhierville; Saint-André-de-Restigouche; Saint-Benoît-de-Matapédia; Sainte-FlorenceView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-209 – Route 132 / Matapédia project
In progress · Mann Settlement; Matapédia; Routhierville; Saint-André-de-Restigouche; Saint-Benoît-de-Matapédia; Sainte-FlorenceStatus / periodIn progressLocationMann Settlement; Matapédia; Routhierville; Saint-André-de-Restigouche; Saint-Benoît-de-Matapédia; Sainte-FlorencePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Inc.
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Mobile + access
30CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-210 – Routes 195/299 project
In progress · Cap-Seize; Grande-Cascapédia; Le Gîte-du-Mont-Albert; Rivière-Matane and othersView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-210 – Routes 195/299 project
In progress · Cap-Seize; Grande-Cascapédia; Le Gîte-du-Mont-Albert; Rivière-Matane and othersStatus / periodIn progressLocationCap-Seize; Grande-Cascapédia; Le Gîte-du-Mont-Albert; Rivière-Matane and othersPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Inc.
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Mobile/access
31CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-214 – Route 167 mobile
Completed · Route 167 corridorView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-214 – Route 167 mobile
Completed · Route 167 corridorStatus / periodCompletedLocationRoute 167 corridorPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Mobility Inc.
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: LTE-A
32CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-215 – Route 155 mobile
Withdrawn · Route 155 corridorView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2022-215 – Route 155 mobile
Withdrawn · Route 155 corridorStatus / periodWithdrawnLocationRoute 155 corridorPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Mobility Inc.
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: LTE-A
33CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2024-163 – Kativik eastern Nunavik fiber
In progress · Kangiqsualujjuaq; Aupaluk; Tasiujaq; Quaqtaq; KangirsukView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2024-163 – Kativik eastern Nunavik fiber
In progress · Kangiqsualujjuaq; Aupaluk; Tasiujaq; Quaqtaq; KangirsukStatus / periodIn progressLocationKangiqsualujjuaq; Aupaluk; Tasiujaq; Quaqtaq; KangirsukPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsKativik Regional Government
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber transport
34Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2024-190 – Gander Bay South mobile
Funded/implementation · Route 330 near Gander Bay SouthView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2024-190 – Gander Bay South mobile
Funded/implementation · Route 330 near Gander Bay SouthStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationRoute 330 near Gander Bay SouthPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: LTE
35CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2024-192 – TELUS Routes 204/232/234/277
In progress · Lac des Aigles; Trinité des Monts; Saint-Malachie; Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski; Sainte-PerpétueView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2024-192 – TELUS Routes 204/232/234/277
In progress · Lac des Aigles; Trinité des Monts; Saint-Malachie; Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski; Sainte-PerpétueStatus / periodIn progressLocationLac des Aigles; Trinité des Monts; Saint-Malachie; Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski; Sainte-PerpétuePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Inc.
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: LTE/5G
36CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2024-193 – Sogetel Routes 161/212
In progress · Saint-Augustin-de-Woburn / Routes 161 and 212View details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2024-193 – Sogetel Routes 161/212
In progress · Saint-Augustin-de-Woburn / Routes 161 and 212Status / periodIn progressLocationSaint-Augustin-de-Woburn / Routes 161 and 212PopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsSogetel Mobilité Inc.
Improves fixed/mobile service or transport capacity in underserved rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: LTE-A
37CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-152 – Ogden transport fiber
In progress · OgdenView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-152 – Ogden transport fiber
In progress · OgdenStatus / periodIn progressLocationOgdenPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsMinto Communications Society
Builds missing transport fiber required for future local high-speed connections.
Activities and approach: Fiber transport
38UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-295 – Western Saskatchewan transport fiber
Selected/implementation · 25 communities including Thunderchild First Nation and Turtle Lake communitiesView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-295 – Western Saskatchewan transport fiber
Selected/implementation · 25 communities including Thunderchild First Nation and Turtle Lake communitiesStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocation25 communities including Thunderchild First Nation and Turtle Lake communitiesPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsAccess Communications Co-operative Ltd.
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber transport
39UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-296 – Dodsland transport fiber
Selected/implementation · Village of DodslandView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-296 – Dodsland transport fiber
Selected/implementation · Village of DodslandStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationVillage of DodslandPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsSaskatchewan Telecommunications
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber transport
40UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-297 – Muscowpetung First Nation transport fiber
Selected/implementation · Muscowpetung First NationView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-297 – Muscowpetung First Nation transport fiber
Selected/implementation · Muscowpetung First NationStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationMuscowpetung First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsSaskatchewan Telecommunications
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber transport
41CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-30 – Jade City / Good Hope Lake transport fiber
In progress · Jade City; Good Hope Lake (Dease River)View details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC 2025-30 – Jade City / Good Hope Lake transport fiber
In progress · Jade City; Good Hope Lake (Dease River)Status / periodIn progressLocationJade City; Good Hope Lake (Dease River)PopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsCityWest Cable and Telephone Corp.
Adds long-haul fiber to very remote northern communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber transport
42CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC Bell – Beaver Brook Station / Bellefond
Completed · Beaver Brook Station; BellefondView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC Bell – Beaver Brook Station / Bellefond
Completed · Beaver Brook Station; BellefondStatus / periodCompletedLocationBeaver Brook Station; BellefondPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Improves access in two underserved communities.
Activities and approach: Fixed broadband
43CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC Rogers – Storeytown
Completed · StoreytownView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
CRTC Rogers – Storeytown
Completed · StoreytownStatus / periodCompletedLocationStoreytownPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsRogers Communications Canada Inc.
Connects an underserved rural community.
Activities and approach: Fixed broadband
44Device reuse / community digital access / electronic recycling
ERA–Minister Gilles Bélanger Quebec Community Technology Donation Initiative
Donations announced August 2026 · Quebec community organizations including Cuisine Collective, CÉPOP and Espace MView details
Device reuse / community digital access / electronic recycling
ERA–Minister Gilles Bélanger Quebec Community Technology Donation Initiative
Donations announced August 2026 · Quebec community organizations including Cuisine Collective, CÉPOP and Espace MStatus / periodDonations announced August 2026LocationQuebec community organizations including Cuisine Collective, CÉPOP and Espace MPopulationCommunity-organization clients and residents with limited access to technologyOrganizationsElectronic Recycling Association; Minister Gilles Bélanger; Cuisine Collective; CÉPOP; Espace MFundingThree community organizations supported through multi-device donations
Reuses functional technology to increase device availability within community organizations serving residents who may otherwise lack equipment.
Activities and approach: Refurbishment/reuse and donation of laptops, tablets, phones, projectors, printers and monitors
EducationWorkforce
45PEI Broadband Fund
Fortune Community Centre fiber extension
Approved/funded · Fortune areaView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Fortune Community Centre fiber extension
Approved/funded · Fortune areaStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationFortune areaPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsFortune Community Centre
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Fiber
46AI skills / workforce inclusion fund
Google Canada AI Opportunity Fund
Launched 2025 · Canada nationwideView details
AI skills / workforce inclusion fund
Google Canada AI Opportunity Fund
Launched 2025 · Canada nationwideStatus / periodLaunched 2025LocationCanada nationwidePopulationWorkers, job seekers, Indigenous communities, newcomers and other populations needing AI skillsOrganizationsGoogle Canada; Amii; First Nations Technology Council; Skills for Change; Toronto Public LibraryFundingCAD $13 million fund
Funds partner organizations to deliver accessible AI training and reduce inequities in participation in the AI economy.
Activities and approach: Grant funding for AI skills, workforce training and public learning through partner organizations
EducationWorkforce
47Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Annapolis / Hants Zone 3
Completed or implementation by zone · Annapolis / HantsView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Annapolis / Hants Zone 3
Completed or implementation by zone · Annapolis / HantsStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationAnnapolis / HantsPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
48Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – CBRM Zone 11
Completed or implementation by zone · Cape Breton Regional MunicipalityView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – CBRM Zone 11
Completed or implementation by zone · Cape Breton Regional MunicipalityStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationCape Breton Regional MunicipalityPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
49Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Cumberland / Colchester Zones 5 & 6
Completed or implementation by zone · Cumberland / ColchesterView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Cumberland / Colchester Zones 5 & 6
Completed or implementation by zone · Cumberland / ColchesterStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationCumberland / ColchesterPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
50Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Eastern Strait / Guysborough Zone 9
Completed or implementation by zone · Eastern Strait / GuysboroughView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Eastern Strait / Guysborough Zone 9
Completed or implementation by zone · Eastern Strait / GuysboroughStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationEastern Strait / GuysboroughPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
51Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – HRM / Eastern Shore Zone 7
Completed or implementation by zone · HRM / Eastern ShoreView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – HRM / Eastern Shore Zone 7
Completed or implementation by zone · HRM / Eastern ShoreStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationHRM / Eastern ShorePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
52Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Pictou Zone 8
Completed or implementation by zone · Pictou CountyView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Pictou Zone 8
Completed or implementation by zone · Pictou CountyStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationPictou CountyPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
53Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Rural Cape Breton Zone 10
Completed or implementation by zone · Rural Cape BretonView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Rural Cape Breton Zone 10
Completed or implementation by zone · Rural Cape BretonStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationRural Cape BretonPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
54Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Shelburne / Barrington Zone 2
Completed or implementation by zone · Shelburne / BarringtonView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Shelburne / Barrington Zone 2
Completed or implementation by zone · Shelburne / BarringtonStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationShelburne / BarringtonPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
55Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – South Shore Zone 4
Completed or implementation by zone · South ShoreView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – South Shore Zone 4
Completed or implementation by zone · South ShoreStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationSouth ShorePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
56Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Western NS Zone 1
Completed or implementation by zone · Western Nova ScotiaView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative – Western NS Zone 1
Completed or implementation by zone · Western Nova ScotiaStatus / periodCompleted or implementation by zoneLocationWestern Nova ScotiaPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBuild Nova Scotia + contracted ISPs
Province-wide initiative uses separately managed project zones to connect underserved homes/businesses to CRTC-target or better speeds.
Activities and approach: Fiber / fixed wireless / wired broadband
57PEI Broadband Fund
Island Telecom – Long River coverage upgrade
Approved/funded · Long River; Darnley; Toronto areasView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Island Telecom – Long River coverage upgrade
Approved/funded · Long River; Darnley; Toronto areasStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationLong River; Darnley; Toronto areasPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsIsland Telecom Services Inc.
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Wireless/backhaul
58PEI Broadband Fund
Island Telecom – Union Road underground fiber
Approved/funded · Union Road between Brackley Point Road and Horne Cross RoadView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Island Telecom – Union Road underground fiber
Approved/funded · Union Road between Brackley Point Road and Horne Cross RoadStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationUnion Road between Brackley Point Road and Horne Cross RoadPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsIsland Telecom Union Rd
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Fiber
59PEI Broadband Fund
Kingston community fiber extension
Approved/funded · Kingston and surrounding areasView details
PEI Broadband Fund
Kingston community fiber extension
Approved/funded · Kingston and surrounding areasStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationKingston and surrounding areasPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsKingston community project
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Fiber
60Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Moose Factory / Moosonee cable project
Funded/implementation · MoCreebec Eeyoud; Moose Cree First Nation; MoosoneeView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Moose Factory / Moosonee cable project
Funded/implementation · MoCreebec Eeyoud; Moose Cree First Nation; MoosoneeStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationMoCreebec Eeyoud; Moose Cree First Nation; MoosoneePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsMoose Factory Cable Inc. and Moosonee Cable Inc.
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
61Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Nexicom – Hiawatha First Nation
Funded/implementation · Hiawatha First NationView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Nexicom – Hiawatha First Nation
Funded/implementation · Hiawatha First NationStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationHiawatha First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsNexicom Inc.
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
62Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Nunatsiavut fiber project
Funded/implementation · Rigolet; Postville; Makkovik; Nain; Hopedale; NatuashishView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
Nunatsiavut fiber project
Funded/implementation · Rigolet; Postville; Makkovik; Nain; Hopedale; NatuashishStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationRigolet; Postville; Makkovik; Nain; Hopedale; NatuashishPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsNunatsiavut Government / Bell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband/fiber
63Public-library connectivity and hotspot lending programme
Prince Edward Island Public Library Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Programme
Launched July 2026 · Prince Edward Island provincial public librariesView details
Public-library connectivity and hotspot lending programme
Prince Edward Island Public Library Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Programme
Launched July 2026 · Prince Edward Island provincial public librariesStatus / periodLaunched July 2026LocationPrince Edward Island provincial public librariesPopulationIsland residents without reliable wireless internet accessOrganizationsGovernment of Prince Edward Island; Public Library ServiceFunding20 new hotspot devices
providing borrowable connectivity to people who otherwise cannot get online from home
Activities and approach: Loan of portable mobile Wi-Fi hotspot devices through public libraries
Education
64Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Quadro – Lucan Biddulph
Funded/implementation · Lucan BiddulphView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Quadro – Lucan Biddulph
Funded/implementation · Lucan BiddulphStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationLucan BiddulphPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsQuadro Communications
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
65Universal Broadband Fund
Rogers UBF rural New Brunswick project
Implementation · Rural and remote communities across New BrunswickView details
Universal Broadband Fund
Rogers UBF rural New Brunswick project
Implementation · Rural and remote communities across New BrunswickStatus / periodImplementationLocationRural and remote communities across New BrunswickPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsRogers Communications Inc.
Major federally funded rural broadband project.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
66Universal Broadband Fund
RRS – Benito / Bowsman / Birch River
Selected/implementation · Benito; Bowsman; Birch RiverView details
Universal Broadband Fund
RRS – Benito / Bowsman / Birch River
Selected/implementation · Benito; Bowsman; Birch RiverStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationBenito; Bowsman; Birch RiverPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsWestman Communications Group
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
67Universal Broadband Fund
RRS – Hartney / Elgin / Deleau / Belleview
Selected/implementation · Hartney; Elgin; Deleau; BelleviewView details
Universal Broadband Fund
RRS – Hartney / Elgin / Deleau / Belleview
Selected/implementation · Hartney; Elgin; Deleau; BelleviewStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationHartney; Elgin; Deleau; BelleviewPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsRFNow Inc.
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fiber/high-speed broadband
68Universal Broadband Fund
RRS – Valley River / Waywayseecappo / Dauphin Beach cluster
Selected/implementation · Valley River; Waywayseecappo First Nation; Angusville; Sifton; Ochre River; Dauphin Beach and nearby areasView details
Universal Broadband Fund
RRS – Valley River / Waywayseecappo / Dauphin Beach cluster
Selected/implementation · Valley River; Waywayseecappo First Nation; Angusville; Sifton; Ochre River; Dauphin Beach and nearby areasStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationValley River; Waywayseecappo First Nation; Angusville; Sifton; Ochre River; Dauphin Beach and nearby areasPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplornet Communications Inc.
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
69UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-00183 – Sunchild First Nation
Selected/completed per UBF · Sunchild First NationView details
UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-00183 – Sunchild First Nation
Selected/completed per UBF · Sunchild First NationStatus / periodSelected/completed per UBFLocationSunchild First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership
Directly targets rural or Indigenous households without adequate 50/10 broadband.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
70UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-00346 – Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Selected/completed per UBF · Beaver Lake Cree NationView details
UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-00346 – Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Selected/completed per UBF · Beaver Lake Cree NationStatus / periodSelected/completed per UBFLocationBeaver Lake Cree NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBeaver Lake Cree Nation
Directly targets rural or Indigenous households without adequate 50/10 broadband.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
71UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-00578 – Bushe River
Selected/completed per UBF · Bushe RiverView details
UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-00578 – Bushe River
Selected/completed per UBF · Bushe RiverStatus / periodSelected/completed per UBFLocationBushe RiverPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsAccelerate Communications
Directly targets rural or Indigenous households without adequate 50/10 broadband.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
72UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-01566 – Meander River
Selected/completed per UBF · Meander RiverView details
UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-01566 – Meander River
Selected/completed per UBF · Meander RiverStatus / periodSelected/completed per UBFLocationMeander RiverPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsAccelerate Communications
Directly targets rural or Indigenous households without adequate 50/10 broadband.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
73UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-02685 – West Bragg Creek
Selected/completed per UBF · West Bragg CreekView details
UBF Rapid Response Stream
RRS-02685 – West Bragg Creek
Selected/completed per UBF · West Bragg CreekStatus / periodSelected/completed per UBFLocationWest Bragg CreekPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsMage Networks Inc.
Directly targets rural or Indigenous households without adequate 50/10 broadband.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
74Rural fiber broadband deployment
RRS-02696 – Avetria Networks Conestogo–Winterbourne–West Montrose Fiber Project
Completed October 2023 · Conestogo, Winterbourne and West Montrose, OntarioView details
Rural fiber broadband deployment
RRS-02696 – Avetria Networks Conestogo–Winterbourne–West Montrose Fiber Project
Completed October 2023 · Conestogo, Winterbourne and West Montrose, OntarioStatus / periodCompleted October 2023LocationConestogo, Winterbourne and West Montrose, OntarioPopulationRural and remote Ontario householdsOrganizationsInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Avetria Networks Inc.Funding$1,002,096 federal investment
Uses federal broadband funding to extend high-speed fiber to rural, remote and Indigenous communities that remain outside reliable commercial coverage.
Activities and approach: Federal broadband grant; fiber network construction and high-speed internet access
75PEI Broadband Fund
St. Peters Campground Internet feed upgrade
Approved/funded · St. Peters CampgroundView details
PEI Broadband Fund
St. Peters Campground Internet feed upgrade
Approved/funded · St. Peters CampgroundStatus / periodApproved/fundedLocationSt. Peters CampgroundPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsRural Municipality of St. Peters
PEI Broadband Fund project improves rural/community Internet access, backhaul, coverage or fiber reach.
Activities and approach: Broadband/Wi-Fi
76Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Tancook Islands submarine fiber project
Expected fall 2026 · Big and Little Tancook IslandsView details
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Tancook Islands submarine fiber project
Expected fall 2026 · Big and Little Tancook IslandsStatus / periodExpected fall 2026LocationBig and Little Tancook IslandsPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada / Build Nova Scotia
Specialized undersea fiber project for one of the province's last hard-to-reach areas.
Activities and approach: Submarine fiber + aerial fiber
77Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF – Codroy / Southwest Coast cluster
Funded/implementation · Codroy; Loch Lomond; Grey River; François; South Branch; Tompkins and other southwest communitiesView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF – Codroy / Southwest Coast cluster
Funded/implementation · Codroy; Loch Lomond; Grey River; François; South Branch; Tompkins and other southwest communitiesStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationCodroy; Loch Lomond; Grey River; François; South Branch; Tompkins and other southwest communitiesPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBurgeo Broadcasting System
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
78Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF – Great Northern Peninsula fiber cluster
Funded/implementation · Goose Cove; Great Brehat; St. Anthony; St. Anthony Bight; St. CarolsView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF – Great Northern Peninsula fiber cluster
Funded/implementation · Goose Cove; Great Brehat; St. Anthony; St. Anthony Bight; St. CarolsStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationGoose Cove; Great Brehat; St. Anthony; St. Anthony Bight; St. CarolsPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: Fiber
79Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF – North West River / Sheshatshiu
Funded/implementation · North West River; Sheshatshiu Innu First NationView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF – North West River / Sheshatshiu
Funded/implementation · North West River; Sheshatshiu Innu First NationStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationNorth West River; Sheshatshiu Innu First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBig Land Networks
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
80Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF – Northern Arm / Phillips Head / Point of Bay
Funded/implementation · Northern Arm; Phillips Head; Point of BayView details
Connect to Innovate / UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF – Northern Arm / Phillips Head / Point of Bay
Funded/implementation · Northern Arm; Phillips Head; Point of BayStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationNorthern Arm; Phillips Head; Point of BayPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBell Canada
Targets rural, remote or Indigenous connectivity gaps in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Activities and approach: High-speed broadband
81Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-01759 – Swan River First Nation fiber
Expected Dec 2024 · Swan River First NationView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-01759 – Swan River First Nation fiber
Expected Dec 2024 · Swan River First NationStatus / periodExpected Dec 2024LocationSwan River First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsSwan River First Nation
Connects an Indigenous community with fiber.
Activities and approach: Fiber
82UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF-02083 – Southern/western rural expansion
Selected/implementation · Rockglen; Fife Lake; Coronach; Willow Bunch; Turtle Lake communities and othersView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF-02083 – Southern/western rural expansion
Selected/implementation · Rockglen; Fife Lake; Coronach; Willow Bunch; Turtle Lake communities and othersStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationRockglen; Fife Lake; Coronach; Willow Bunch; Turtle Lake communities and othersPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsAccess Communications Co-operative Ltd.
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Microwave backbone, fiber and fixed wireless
83Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-02195 – Norway House regional project
Selected/implementation · Norway House Cree Nation; Fort Island; Jack River; Mission Island; West IslandView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-02195 – Norway House regional project
Selected/implementation · Norway House Cree Nation; Fort Island; Jack River; Mission Island; West IslandStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationNorway House Cree Nation; Fort Island; Jack River; Mission Island; West IslandPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsNHCN Broadband Inc.
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fiber and fixed wireless
84Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-02380 – Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement
Completed/expected Mar 2024 · Buffalo Lake Métis SettlementView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-02380 – Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement
Completed/expected Mar 2024 · Buffalo Lake Métis SettlementStatus / periodCompleted/expected Mar 2024LocationBuffalo Lake Métis SettlementPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsAdvanced Interactive Canada Inc. (Advintive)
Improves broadband for a Métis settlement.
Activities and approach: Fixed wireless
85Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-02669 – Woodland Cree First Nation
Expected Mar 2027 · Cadotte Lake; Woodland Cree First NationView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-02669 – Woodland Cree First Nation
Expected Mar 2027 · Cadotte Lake; Woodland Cree First NationStatus / periodExpected Mar 2027LocationCadotte Lake; Woodland Cree First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsWoodland Cree First Nation
Expands fiber to an Indigenous and remote community.
Activities and approach: Fiber
86Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-02796 – Smith's Landing / Fitzgerald fiber
Expected Mar 2025 · Fitzgerald; Fitzgerald Settlement; Smith's Landing First NationView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-02796 – Smith's Landing / Fitzgerald fiber
Expected Mar 2025 · Fitzgerald; Fitzgerald Settlement; Smith's Landing First NationStatus / periodExpected Mar 2025LocationFitzgerald; Fitzgerald Settlement; Smith's Landing First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsSmith's Landing First Nation and Northwestel Inc.
Connects a small remote Indigenous/rural community cluster.
Activities and approach: Fiber
87Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-03120 – Spallumcheen / Hullcar
Expected Oct 2026 · Spallumcheen (Splatsin First Nation); HullcarView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-03120 – Spallumcheen / Hullcar
Expected Oct 2026 · Spallumcheen (Splatsin First Nation); HullcarStatus / periodExpected Oct 2026LocationSpallumcheen (Splatsin First Nation); HullcarPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Company
Targets underserved rural and Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fiber
88Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-03599 – Xplore province-wide rural fiber project
Expected Dec 2028 · 500+ rural/remote communities across New BrunswickView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-03599 – Xplore province-wide rural fiber project
Expected Dec 2028 · 500+ rural/remote communities across New BrunswickStatus / periodExpected Dec 2028Location500+ rural/remote communities across New BrunswickPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplore
Large fiber award to address rural and remote coverage gaps.
Activities and approach: Fiber
89UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF-03703 – Saulteaux / Moosomin
Selected/implementation · Saulteaux; MoosominView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF-03703 – Saulteaux / Moosomin
Selected/implementation · Saulteaux; MoosominStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationSaulteaux; MoosominPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsAdvanced Interactive Inc. (Advintive)
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber backbone; fixed wireless
90Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-03773 – Bloodvein / Berens River
Selected/implementation · Bloodvein; Berens RiverView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-03773 – Bloodvein / Berens River
Selected/implementation · Bloodvein; Berens RiverStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationBloodvein; Berens RiverPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsSoutheast Resource Development Council Corp.
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fiber and fixed wireless
91Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-03870 – Thetis Island fiber
Completed/expected Dec 2024 · Thetis IslandView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-03870 – Thetis Island fiber
Completed/expected Dec 2024 · Thetis IslandStatus / periodCompleted/expected Dec 2024LocationThetis IslandPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Company
Extends fiber to an island community with higher deployment costs.
Activities and approach: Fiber
92Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-04432 – Mosakahiken / Moose Lake
Selected/implementation · Mosakahiken Cree Nation; Moose LakeView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-04432 – Mosakahiken / Moose Lake
Selected/implementation · Mosakahiken Cree Nation; Moose LakeStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationMosakahiken Cree Nation; Moose LakePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsMosakahiken Cree Nation
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fixed wireless
93Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-04843 – Cross Lake fiber
Selected/implementation · Cross LakeView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-04843 – Cross Lake fiber
Selected/implementation · Cross LakeStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationCross LakePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsPimicikamak Communication Corp.
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fiber
94Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-05159 – Ktunaxa/FlexiNET fiber project
Expected Jun 2025 · Blaeberry; Columbia Lake 3; Golden; Invermere; Shuswap Band; Windermere and nearby areasView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-05159 – Ktunaxa/FlexiNET fiber project
Expected Jun 2025 · Blaeberry; Columbia Lake 3; Golden; Invermere; Shuswap Band; Windermere and nearby areasStatus / periodExpected Jun 2025LocationBlaeberry; Columbia Lake 3; Golden; Invermere; Shuswap Band; Windermere and nearby areasPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsKtunaxa Nation (FlexiNET)
Improves broadband for Indigenous and rural communities in the Kootenays.
Activities and approach: Fiber backbone and last mile
95Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-05180 – Sapotaweyak / Pelican Rapids
Selected/implementation · Shoal River; Pelican Rapids; Sapotaweyak Cree NationView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-05180 – Sapotaweyak / Pelican Rapids
Selected/implementation · Shoal River; Pelican Rapids; Sapotaweyak Cree NationStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationShoal River; Pelican Rapids; Sapotaweyak Cree NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsSapotaweyak Cree Nation
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fiber and fixed wireless
96Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-06011 – Savary Island fiber
Expected Jul 2027 · Savary IslandView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-06011 – Savary Island fiber
Expected Jul 2027 · Savary IslandStatus / periodExpected Jul 2027LocationSavary IslandPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsCityWest Cable & Telephone Corp.
Extends fixed high-speed service to a difficult-to-reach island.
Activities and approach: Fiber
97Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-06763 – Tŝideldel First Nation mobile coverage
Expected Dec 2025 · Tŝideldel First NationView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-06763 – Tŝideldel First Nation mobile coverage
Expected Dec 2025 · Tŝideldel First NationStatus / periodExpected Dec 2025LocationTŝideldel First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Company
Extends mobile coverage and public-safety connectivity in an Indigenous area.
Activities and approach: Mobile wireless
98Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-06789 – Skeetchestn Indian Band mobile coverage
Expected Dec 2026 · Skeetchestn Indian BandView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-06789 – Skeetchestn Indian Band mobile coverage
Expected Dec 2026 · Skeetchestn Indian BandStatus / periodExpected Dec 2026LocationSkeetchestn Indian BandPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsTELUS Communications Company
Improves mobile connectivity in an underserved Indigenous/rural corridor.
Activities and approach: Mobile wireless
99Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-07023 – Wabasca / Bigstone Cree Nation
Expected 2026 · Wabasca reserves / Bigstone Cree NationView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-07023 – Wabasca / Bigstone Cree Nation
Expected 2026 · Wabasca reserves / Bigstone Cree NationStatus / periodExpected 2026LocationWabasca reserves / Bigstone Cree NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership
Provides fiber to multiple Bigstone Cree Nation reserve areas.
Activities and approach: Fiber
100Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-07035 – Carcajou / Keg River / Paddle Prairie
Expected Mar 2026 · Carcajou; Keg River; Paddle PrairieView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-07035 – Carcajou / Keg River / Paddle Prairie
Expected Mar 2026 · Carcajou; Keg River; Paddle PrairieStatus / periodExpected Mar 2026LocationCarcajou; Keg River; Paddle PrairiePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership
Targets small northern and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber
101Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-07068 – Rural Mackenzie fiber
Expected Sep 2025 · Mackenzie rural areasView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBF-07068 – Rural Mackenzie fiber
Expected Sep 2025 · Mackenzie rural areasStatus / periodExpected Sep 2025LocationMackenzie rural areasPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsCityWest Cable & Telephone Corp.
Expands fiber in rural northern BC.
Activities and approach: Fiber last mile and transit
102UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF-07199 – Kawacatoose First Nation
Selected/implementation · Kawacatoose First NationView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBF-07199 – Kawacatoose First Nation
Selected/implementation · Kawacatoose First NationStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationKawacatoose First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsKawacatoose First Nation
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fixed wireless
103Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-06909 – Island Lake regional fixed wireless
Selected/implementation · Garden Hill; St. Theresa Point; Red Sucker Lake; Wasagamack; Island LakeView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-06909 – Island Lake regional fixed wireless
Selected/implementation · Garden Hill; St. Theresa Point; Red Sucker Lake; Wasagamack; Island LakeStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationGarden Hill; St. Theresa Point; Red Sucker Lake; Wasagamack; Island LakePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsIsland Lake Anisininew Anokiwin Inc.
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fixed wireless
104UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99001 – Access Communications rural cluster
Selected/implementation · Greig Lake; Viscount; Rutan; Saltcoats; Bredenbury; Marchantgrove and othersView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99001 – Access Communications rural cluster
Selected/implementation · Greig Lake; Viscount; Rutan; Saltcoats; Bredenbury; Marchantgrove and othersStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationGreig Lake; Viscount; Rutan; Saltcoats; Bredenbury; Marchantgrove and othersPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsAccess Communications Co-operative Ltd.
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber and fixed wireless
105Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-99007 – Grand Rapids fiber
Selected/implementation · Grand Rapids; Misipawistik Cree NationView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-99007 – Grand Rapids fiber
Selected/implementation · Grand Rapids; Misipawistik Cree NationStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationGrand Rapids; Misipawistik Cree NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBroadband Communications North Inc.
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fiber
106Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-99017 – Valley Fiber rural/remote expansion
Selected/implementation · Multiple rural/remote Manitoba communities including The Pas, Gillam, Fisher River and Fox LakeView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-99017 – Valley Fiber rural/remote expansion
Selected/implementation · Multiple rural/remote Manitoba communities including The Pas, Gillam, Fisher River and Fox LakeStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationMultiple rural/remote Manitoba communities including The Pas, Gillam, Fisher River and Fox LakePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsValley Fiber Ltd.
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fiber
107UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99021 – RFNOW provincial rural fiber build
Selected/implementation · Dozens of central/northern communities including Hudson Bay, Rosthern, Shellbrook, Big River and Muskeg LakeView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99021 – RFNOW provincial rural fiber build
Selected/implementation · Dozens of central/northern communities including Hudson Bay, Rosthern, Shellbrook, Big River and Muskeg LakeStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationDozens of central/northern communities including Hudson Bay, Rosthern, Shellbrook, Big River and Muskeg LakePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsRFNOW Inc.
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber
108UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99034 – Flex Networks central cluster
Selected/implementation · Blumenthal; Beaver Creek; Hague; Wakaw Lake and othersView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99034 – Flex Networks central cluster
Selected/implementation · Blumenthal; Beaver Creek; Hague; Wakaw Lake and othersStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationBlumenthal; Beaver Creek; Hague; Wakaw Lake and othersPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsFlex Networks
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber
109UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99048 – Peepeekisis / Lorlie
Selected/implementation · Peepeekisis Cree Nation No. 81; LorlieView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99048 – Peepeekisis / Lorlie
Selected/implementation · Peepeekisis Cree Nation No. 81; LorlieStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationPeepeekisis Cree Nation No. 81; LorliePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBeaver River Broadband
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber
110UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99055 – Patience Lake
Selected/implementation · Patience LakeView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99055 – Patience Lake
Selected/implementation · Patience LakeStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationPatience LakePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsPrairie Crocus Rural Internet
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fiber
111Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-99060 – York Landing fiber
Selected/implementation · York Landing / York Factory First NationView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-99060 – York Landing fiber
Selected/implementation · York Landing / York Factory First NationStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationYork Landing / York Factory First NationPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsBroadband Communications North Inc.
Extends high-speed access to rural, remote and/or Indigenous households.
Activities and approach: Fiber
112Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-99261 – Whitefish Lake / Kikino / Calling Lake fiber
Expected Dec 2026 · Whitefish Lake; Kikino Metis Settlement; Sandy Lake; Calling LakeView details
Universal Broadband Fund
UBFP-99261 – Whitefish Lake / Kikino / Calling Lake fiber
Expected Dec 2026 · Whitefish Lake; Kikino Metis Settlement; Sandy Lake; Calling LakeStatus / periodExpected Dec 2026LocationWhitefish Lake; Kikino Metis Settlement; Sandy Lake; Calling LakePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsArrow Technology Group (ATG)
Large Indigenous/rural fiber deployment.
Activities and approach: Fiber
113UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99272 – Lashburn / Maidstone cluster
Selected/implementation · Lashburn; Rex; Marshall; Waseca; MaidstoneView details
UBF / CRTC Broadband Fund
UBFP-99272 – Lashburn / Maidstone cluster
Selected/implementation · Lashburn; Rex; Marshall; Waseca; MaidstoneStatus / periodSelected/implementationLocationLashburn; Rex; Marshall; Waseca; MaidstonePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsMCSnet
Directly expands broadband or transport capacity in underserved rural and Indigenous communities.
Activities and approach: Fixed wireless
114Rural fiber broadband deployment
UBFP-99274 – Broadband North Christian Island Fiber Project
Funded; estimated completion December 2026 · Christian Island No. 30 and Christian Island No. 30A (Beausoleil First Nation)View details
Rural fiber broadband deployment
UBFP-99274 – Broadband North Christian Island Fiber Project
Funded; estimated completion December 2026 · Christian Island No. 30 and Christian Island No. 30A (Beausoleil First Nation)Status / periodFunded; estimated completion December 2026LocationChristian Island No. 30 and Christian Island No. 30A (Beausoleil First Nation)PopulationIndigenous and remote households, including Beausoleil First Nation residentsOrganizationsInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Broadband North Inc.Funding$7,321,608 federal Universal Broadband Fund investment
Uses federal broadband funding to extend high-speed fiber to rural, remote and Indigenous communities that remain outside reliable commercial coverage.
Activities and approach: Federal broadband grant; fiber network construction and high-speed internet access
115Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Vianet – Bethesda / Cedar Valley cluster
Funded/implementation · Bethesda; Cedar Valley; Pine Orchard; PleasantvilleView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Vianet – Bethesda / Cedar Valley cluster
Funded/implementation · Bethesda; Cedar Valley; Pine Orchard; PleasantvilleStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationBethesda; Cedar Valley; Pine Orchard; PleasantvillePopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsVianet Inc.
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
116Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Vianet – York Region rural cluster
Funded/implementation · Hammertown; King Creek; Lloydtown; Pottageville; SnowballView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Vianet – York Region rural cluster
Funded/implementation · Hammertown; King Creek; Lloydtown; Pottageville; SnowballStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationHammertown; King Creek; Lloydtown; Pottageville; SnowballPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsVianet Inc.
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
117CRTC Broadband Fund
We’koqma’q First Nation / Whycocomagh broadband project
Completed · We’koqma’q First Nation; WhycocomaghView details
CRTC Broadband Fund
We’koqma’q First Nation / Whycocomagh broadband project
Completed · We’koqma’q First Nation; WhycocomaghStatus / periodCompletedLocationWe’koqma’q First Nation; WhycocomaghPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsWe’koqma’q First Nation and Seaside Communications Inc.
Improves access in an Indigenous community and surrounding area.
Activities and approach: Fixed broadband
118Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
WTC Communications – Newboro
Funded/implementation · NewboroView details
Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
WTC Communications – Newboro
Funded/implementation · NewboroStatus / periodFunded/implementationLocationNewboroPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsWTC Communications
Provincial ICON project targeting specific unserved or underserved homes and businesses.
Activities and approach: High-speed fixed broadband
119UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Carleton County deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Bedell Settlement; Benton; Carlow; Hartley Settlement; Johnville; Juniper; Peel; StickneyView details
UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Carleton County deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Bedell Settlement; Benton; Carlow; Hartley Settlement; Johnville; Juniper; Peel; StickneyStatus / periodExpected Dec 2028LocationBedell Settlement; Benton; Carlow; Hartley Settlement; Johnville; Juniper; Peel; StickneyPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplore
Geographic implementation segment of a very large province-wide UBF project; included to provide province-level project granularity.
Activities and approach: Fiber
120UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Central New Brunswick deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Chipman; Cumberland Bay; Gagetown; Jemseg; Ripples; Shannon; Swan Creek; Upper GagetownView details
UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Central New Brunswick deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Chipman; Cumberland Bay; Gagetown; Jemseg; Ripples; Shannon; Swan Creek; Upper GagetownStatus / periodExpected Dec 2028LocationChipman; Cumberland Bay; Gagetown; Jemseg; Ripples; Shannon; Swan Creek; Upper GagetownPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplore
Geographic implementation segment of a very large province-wide UBF project; included to provide province-level project granularity.
Activities and approach: Fiber
121UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Fredericton rural deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Burtts Corner; Cardigan; Durham Bridge; Keswick Ridge; Kingsley; Nashwaak Bridge; Stanley; ZealandView details
UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Fredericton rural deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Burtts Corner; Cardigan; Durham Bridge; Keswick Ridge; Kingsley; Nashwaak Bridge; Stanley; ZealandStatus / periodExpected Dec 2028LocationBurtts Corner; Cardigan; Durham Bridge; Keswick Ridge; Kingsley; Nashwaak Bridge; Stanley; ZealandPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplore
Geographic implementation segment of a very large province-wide UBF project; included to provide province-level project granularity.
Activities and approach: Fiber
122UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Kings/Queens rural deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Apohaqui; Belleisle Creek; Cambridge-Narrows; Coles Island; Hampton; Kingston; Norton; SussexView details
UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Kings/Queens rural deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Apohaqui; Belleisle Creek; Cambridge-Narrows; Coles Island; Hampton; Kingston; Norton; SussexStatus / periodExpected Dec 2028LocationApohaqui; Belleisle Creek; Cambridge-Narrows; Coles Island; Hampton; Kingston; Norton; SussexPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplore
Geographic implementation segment of a very large province-wide UBF project; included to provide province-level project granularity.
Activities and approach: Fiber
123UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Saint John rural deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Bains Corner; Baxters Corner; Chance Harbour; Musquash; Nerepis; St. Martins; Welsford; WestfieldView details
UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Saint John rural deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Bains Corner; Baxters Corner; Chance Harbour; Musquash; Nerepis; St. Martins; Welsford; WestfieldStatus / periodExpected Dec 2028LocationBains Corner; Baxters Corner; Chance Harbour; Musquash; Nerepis; St. Martins; Welsford; WestfieldPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplore
Geographic implementation segment of a very large province-wide UBF project; included to provide province-level project granularity.
Activities and approach: Fiber
124UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Southwest/Border deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Canterbury; Forest City; Fosterville; Kirkland; Maxwell; St. Croix; Upper Hainesville; Woodstock-area rural communitiesView details
UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Southwest/Border deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Canterbury; Forest City; Fosterville; Kirkland; Maxwell; St. Croix; Upper Hainesville; Woodstock-area rural communitiesStatus / periodExpected Dec 2028LocationCanterbury; Forest City; Fosterville; Kirkland; Maxwell; St. Croix; Upper Hainesville; Woodstock-area rural communitiesPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplore
Geographic implementation segment of a very large province-wide UBF project; included to provide province-level project granularity.
Activities and approach: Fiber
125UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Upper Saint John Valley deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Baker Brook; Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes; Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska; Saint-François-de-Madawaska; VerretView details
UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Upper Saint John Valley deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Baker Brook; Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes; Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska; Saint-François-de-Madawaska; VerretStatus / periodExpected Dec 2028LocationBaker Brook; Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes; Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska; Saint-François-de-Madawaska; VerretPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplore
Geographic implementation segment of a very large province-wide UBF project; included to provide province-level project granularity.
Activities and approach: Fiber
126UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Victoria/Madawaska deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Anfield; Arthurette; Bairdsville; Four Falls; Grand Falls; Medford; Oxbow; Siegas Lake SettlementView details
UBF-03599 deployment segment
Xplore UBF-03599 – Victoria/Madawaska deployment
Expected Dec 2028 · Anfield; Arthurette; Bairdsville; Four Falls; Grand Falls; Medford; Oxbow; Siegas Lake SettlementStatus / periodExpected Dec 2028LocationAnfield; Arthurette; Bairdsville; Four Falls; Grand Falls; Medford; Oxbow; Siegas Lake SettlementPopulationRural, remote, Indigenous, underserved households and/or public institutionsOrganizationsXplore
Geographic implementation segment of a very large province-wide UBF project; included to provide province-level project granularity.
Activities and approach: Fiber
Evidence boundary
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Evidence and contextProfile Sources+
These sources support the country-level demographic, geographic, and connectivity context. Sources tied to individual projects remain with their project records and are not repeated here.
- Central Intelligence Agency. (n.d.). Canada. The World Factbook. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/canada/
- International Telecommunication Union. (n.d.). ITU DataHub: Country ICT data. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://datahub.itu.int/
- World Bank. (n.d.). Individuals using the Internet (% of population): Canada. World Development Indicators. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.NET.USER.ZS?locations=CA
- World Bank. (n.d.). Population, total: Canada. World Development Indicators. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=CA