Canada’s federal government allocates **$13 million** to expand high-speed internet access in **nine northern communities**, including eight in the Northwest Territories and one in Yukon. The funding targets hundreds of households currently lacking reliable broadband infrastructure. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in remote regions.
Canada is rolling out expanded high-speed internet coverage in Nunavut to improve connectivity. The initiative aims to provide residents with better access to online resources and support economic opportunities. The government highlights the role of reliable internet in fostering innovation and maintaining social connections.
Sixty North Unity plans to acquire NorthwesTel from Bell Canada, aiming to make the telecommunications company 100% Indigenous-owned. The deal, pending completion, would transfer ownership to an Indigenous-led entity. NorthwesTel serves remote communities in northern Canada, including Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Sixty North Unity, a consortium of Indigenous communities from the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut, has agreed to acquire Northwestel Inc. from Bell Canada for approximately $1 billion. The transaction marks a significant shift in ownership of the regional telecommunications provider. Northwestel serves remote and rural areas across northern Canada.
