Grants and Contributions:
Title:
812216
Agreement Number:
812216
Agreement Value:
$7,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 2, 2019 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The project aims to add resilience to a broadband network serving 36 communities east of Baie-Comeau using a 137 km submarine cable between the north (Sept-Îles) and south (Sainte-Anne-des-Monts) of the St. Lawrence River in the Province of Quebec.
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:
Rimouski, Quebec, CA G5L7E4
Reference Number:
033-2021-2022-Q2-812216
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
812758878
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Project end date changed
Amendment Date
Mar 28, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
TELUS Communications Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Société TELUS Communications
Federal Riding Name:
Manicouagan
Federal Riding Number:
24046
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: