Connectivity needs of rural Canadians largely unmet, says auditor general

OTTAWA – Describing rural and remote connectivity as “one of my top priorities”, minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains said that work is underway on a “Canadian connectivity strategy” to ensure that all Canadians have access to broadband.But whether that strategy is the oft discussed yet elusive national broadband strategy remains to be seen.Minister Bains’ comments come in response to an auditor general report tabled Tuesday in the House of Commons that included a scorecard on rural and remote connectivity. The report found that high-speed Internet access continues to lag behind for certain population groups in Canada,...