Archive - Jul 24, 2014

Government launches Connecting Canadians program to bring high-speed Internet to remote communities

From Reuters.com - See the Industry Canada announcement at the end of this story

Canada launches plan to improve Internet in remote areas

Tue Jul 22, 2014 - By Alastair Sharp

Ontario's fuel tax hike will further isolate remote First Nations in the north

COO Press Release

ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF STAN BEARDY WARNS THE PROVINCE'S FUEL TAX HIKE WILL FURTHER ISOLATE REMOTE FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES

TORONTO, ON (JULY 24, 2014) - Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy says the fuel tax hike recently announced in the provincial budget by the newly-elected Liberal government will boost airline fares and make it even more difficult for remote communities to access goods and services.