Northwestel Inc.

$86,976,502.00 CAD

≈ $2.10 for every person in Canada ≈ 1,124 Canadians' average pay for a year

Department: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Program: Universal Broadband Fund
Recipient country: Canada
Fiscal year: 2025-2026
Agreement period: December 31, 2025 – March 31, 2029
Reference: ic:033-2025-2026-Q4-819417

Published purpose

Broadband project that will improve access to high-speed Internet connectivity to 11,650 households located in 25 communities in Nunavut using fibre technology.

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This federal contribution funds a broadband project in Nunavut, using fibre technology to improve high-speed Internet access for 11,650 households across 25 communities.

Category: Infrastructure Primarily funds activity in Canada

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