The government's goal is to strengthen and grow the middle class; but in order to achieve this goal, our communities need to be connected. In today's digital world, access to high-speed internet is a necessity for success.

Anita joined Minister Navdeep Bains to announce $85 million investment to improve high-speed internet access to Canadians living in rural and remote regions. In addition to helping Canadians be more connected, 485 jobs will be created and maintained right here in Ottawa through our partnership with Telesat - as a direct result of our investment.