The federal government announced Friday it is investing $55 million to bring high-speed internet to more homes in rural New Brunswick.
Ottawa says the funding is part of a goal to bring 98 per cent of Canadians reliable internet access by 2026.
René Arseneault, New Brunswick’s member of parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, said in a news release that Canadians need access to affordable and reliable internet infrastructure.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates that our government is ensuring that the majority of rural New Brunswick residents have access to high-speed Internet services and is making every effort to see that all households are connected in the near future,” said Arsenault.
The money is being invested in Rogers and Xplornet, which aims to connect nearly 11,000 homes.
Federal minister of rural economical development, Gudie Hutchings, said it’s time to close the connectivity gap. She called the investment a “milestone” for New Brunswick.
“Investments like these from the federal government and the private sector are helping to create jobs, improve access to health care and online learning services, and keep us connected to our loved ones,” said Hutchings.
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