From: The Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens' Services
Re: Invitation to Roundtable Broadband Discussion
Minister Beare has invited the NRRM to attend a roundtable discussion regarding plans to expand internet services to all rural areas of B.C. with internet speeds of less than 50/10 Mbps.
On March 8, the Governments of British Columbia and Canada announced a partnership to invest up to $830 million to support connectivity infrastructure projects that will improve access to high-speed internet for underserved rural communities and First Nations in B.C. Minister Beare would like to work together to connect the remaining underserved rural areas of B.C. to high-speed internet services.
From: The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage
Re: Grant Funding with Ties to Russian State
n response to Russia’s egregious actions, the Government of Canada has implemented sweeping sanctions in coordination with like-minded partners and is examining all of its activities and holdings. These actions reflect the broad international support for the people of Ukraine.
In this context, the Department of Canadian Heritage is undertaking a review to identify activities involving Russia and Belarus as part of the Government’s ongoing response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Local governments are urged to do the same, and to suspend all activity involving the participation of Russian or Belarusian state organizations or their official representatives.