An additional $123.9 million for better internet service in Nunavik, the Inuit region of Arctic Quebec, was announced on Wednesday, by the Quebec, federal and Kativik Regional Government (KRG). The money is on top of the approximate $125 million previously announced since 2018. “The demand for digital services is rapidly increasing and high-speed internet access has become vital to the success of individuals and communities.”Kumarluk was joined by Quebec government ministers and a representative of Tamaani Internet, the internet provider in Nunavik, for the announcement. Kumarluk says the investments announced on Wednesday will go along way towards knocking down the internet divide between Nunavik and the rest of the Canada. Supply chain issues may affect the time line of when remaining communities are connected, but it’s hoped all 14 communities will have access to high-speed internet by 2025.

Source: CBC News June 22, 2022 19:27 UTC