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Rural communities of Mountain View and Glasgow Station, Ontario, will benefit from faster InternetResidents to get new or faster Internet access thanks to Government of Canada investment OTTAWA, July 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadians understand the importance of building communities. They have always invested in ways to better connect with each other—from the St. Lawrence Seaway to the national railroad system to the Trans-Canada Highway. Those investments now need to reflect the increasingly digital world. That is why the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development, today announced funding of $2.2 million for Cogeco Connexion to bring new or improved high-speed Internet access and capacity to the communities of Mountain View and Glasgow Station in eastern Ontario. In addition to the Government of Canada investment, Cogeco Connexion is contributing just over $995,000, bringing the total investment to $3.2 million. The additional high-speed Internet projects in Ontario are possible thanks to the top-up to the Connect to Innovate program announced in Budget 2019. As a result of this funding, residents of Mountain View and Glasgow Station will be able to connect with family and friends, do business online, participate in distance education and take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the digital age. Connect to Innovate is investing in building the digital backbone of high-speed Internet networks. Backbone networks are the digital highways that move data in and out of communities. These highways carry large amounts of data that are essential for schools, hospitals, libraries and businesses to function in a digital world. The funding announced today builds on numerous steps the Government of Canada has taken to improve Internet access for Canadians. High-speed Internet access is essential for Canadians in rural and remote communities to thrive in the digital economy. High-Speed Access for All: Canada's Connectivity Strategy is the Government's plan to ensure that, over time, all Canadians will have access to affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. It also commits to improving mobile wireless coverage where Canadians live and work, as well as along major highways and roads. Quotes "Broadband Internet service is key for the prosperity of rural Canadian communities. This project will allow residents in these two eastern Ontario communities to be better connected to friends, family, school and businesses, as well as have better access to online services and tools. By providing better broadband connections, we are increasing the potential for economic growth and diversification and enhancing the quality of life in small and rural communities." "Thanks to our strong regional presence, we can gauge first-hand just howimportant high-speed Internet connectivity is for communities. We're delighted to be collaborating with the Government of Canada and to be working closely with the communities of Mountain View and Glasgow Station to extend and enhance our network so that we can deliver ultra-high-speed connectivity to as many residents, families and businesses as possible." Quick facts
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