The project is a joint effort between Ottawa Community Housing, not-for-profit internet provider National Capital FreeNet, Hiboo Networks and the Canadian Internet Registration Authority. It's very hard to live a full, healthy, connected life in Canada without having access to the Internet​​​​.- Brian Gilligan, Ottawa Community HousingIt marks a first for Ottawa Community Housing, said Brian Gilligan, the corporation's chief officer responsible for community and tenant support. OCH has been working with National Capital FreeNet for the past six to seven years to prepare for this, he added. During the pandemic, when you couldn't access Wi-Fi at the library or at coffee shops, you just kind of were out of luck. And although people are now able to access Wi-Fi in public spaces again, the findings highlight a broader issue.

Source: CBC News January 29, 2024 16:09 UTC