Governments of Canada, Quebec invest $1.1M to bring high-speed Internet to Chisasibi

OTTAWA – The governments of Canada and Quebec announced today 1,171 households in Chisasibi, Quebec now have access to high-speed Internet. “This was made possible thanks to a joint investment of $1,101,570 from the governments of Canada and Quebec in the Eeyou Communications Network and Kinwapt Cable Inc., as well as private investments from these service providers,” a press release says, adding the federal government’s contribution was made through the Universal Broadband Fund. “We are thrilled to again be working in partnership with the governments of Canada and Quebec to deliver modern telecommunications services to the people of Eeyou Istchee,”...