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Title:

812580

Agreement Number:

812580

Agreement Value:

$18,439,582.46

Agreement Date:

Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2025

Description:

Backbone network using fibre optic technology to enhance broadband capacity to 90 communities in central and northern regions of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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:

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, CA V8J1L1

Reference Number:

033-2019-2020-Q3-812580

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

832656342

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

Project end date changed

Amendment Date

Mar 7, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

CityWest Cable and Telephone Corp.

Recipient's Legal Name:

CityWest Cable & Telephone Corp

Federal Riding Name:

Skeena--Bulkley Valley

Federal Riding Number:

59028

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.

NAICS Code:

513320

Amendments:

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