Stronger Communities for a Stronger Canada: The Promise of Broadband

The final report of the National Selection Committee, an arm's-length advisory group for the Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program (BRAND), was submitted to the Minister of Industry for consideration on March 31, 2004.  

Click here to read the Final Report PDF version (379 KB)

RECOMMENDATION 1: Making Broadband a National Priority

Deploying broadband networks, developing broadband services, and achieving affordable broadband access for all Canadians should be national priorities.