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All Canadians need reliable affordable high-speed Internet and cellular service no matter where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to bring high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to unserved and underserved regions across the province.Today the Honourable Gudie Hutchings Minister of Rural Economic Development announced up to 37 million in funding for projects that will bring high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to communities across Saskatchewan. Thanks to this funding over 5000 homes in Northern Saskatchewan Prince Albert SaskatoonBiggar ReginaMoose Mountain and YorktonMelville including over 2700 homes in Indigenous communities will benefit from improved high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity will be improved along up to 500 kilometres of highway.Todays announcement builds on the Government of Canadas progress toward ensuring that 98 of Canadians have access to high-speed Internet by 2026 and 100 by 2030.QuotesWe all know that Internet and mobile connectivity are no longer a luxurytheyre a necessity. Thats why our government made a historic commitment to connect 98 of Canadians to high-speed Internet by 2026 and why we continue to improve mobile connectivity across the country. Todays announcement in Meadow Lake marks a significant milestone for connectivity in Saskatchewan. The funding committed will bring reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 5000 underserved homes in communities across the province. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings Minister of Rural Economic Development
