High-speed Internet for all of Canada

With the proposed Budget 2021, the now $2.75 billion Universal Broadband Fund supports high-speed Internet projects in rural and remote communities, including:

• up to $50 million available to support mobile Internet projects that primarily benefit Indigenous peoples, including projects along highways and roads where mobile connectivity is lacking
• up to $750 million available for large impact projects
• up to $150 million available as part of our Rapid Response Stream

The Broadband Fund supports projects that provide Internet and mobile wireless services in eligible underserved areas of Canada.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank provides innovative loans and equity for large-scale broadband projects in unserved and underserved communities.

The Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capacity Agreement with Telesat secures capacity on LEO satellites focused on connecting the most challenging areas in Canada to high-speed Internet.

Telesat will make LEO capacity available to Internet service providers in designated remote and satellite-dependent communities at a reduced, fixed price per month starting late 2022.

Visit Telesat's website to learn how to purchase LEO capacity.

The Connect to Innovate program supports backbone infrastructure projects to connect institutions like schools and hospitals. A portion of funding also supports last-mile infrastructure to connect households and businesses.

The First Nation Infrastructure Fund provides funding to improve the quality of life and the environment of First Nation communities by addressing the long-standing infrastructure gaps on reserves in eight project categories, including connectivity.

The Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Program supports a variety of infrastructure projects, including broadband, in rural and northern communities through bilateral agreements with each province and territory.

The Connecting Canadians program supports projects that extend or enhance Internet access to households across the country. It includes a northern component.

The Accelerated Investment Incentive supports new private sector investments in rural high-speed Internet.