Agreement Value:
$13,193,381.40
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
Backbone network using satellite technology to enhance broadband capacity to 16 communities in the Northern region of Mantioba.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:
Increase in number of rural and remote communities with access to high-capacity infrastructure. Increase in number of anchor institutions with new access to high-capacity networks. Increase in number of rural and remote households with access to high-capacity infrastructure. Supports foundational digital infrastructure, participation and leadership in the digital economy
Location:
Wininpeg, Manitoba, CA R3C1C4
Reference Number:
033-2019-2020-Q2-512593
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
859432288
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Prj end dt chgd 2019/20 to 2023/24, value changed from $6,563,884 to $13,193,381 as per contract amendment, 2019/20 to 2023/24,
Amendment Date
Jan 24, 2023
Recipient's Operating Name:
Broadband Communications North
Recipient's Legal Name:
Broadband Communications North inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Churchill--Keewatinook Aski
Federal Riding Number:
46003
Program:
Connect to Innovate
Program Purpose:
CTI aims to bring high speed internet to rural and remote communities across Canada by extending and enhancing high-capacity backbone infrastructure as well as funding some last-mile infrastructure for underserved households, institutions and businesses.