The Connect to Innovate program has awarded 359 federal grants totaling $2,456,243,279.05. Key recipients include Tamaani Internet, Matawa First Nations Management, and Northwestel Inc. The primary department involved in these grants is Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
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Connect to Innovate
SaveTotal Grants
359
Total Amount
$2.5B
Provinces Served
9
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamaani Internet | 7 | $453.3M |
| 2 | Matawa First Nations Management | 6 | $222.6M |
| 3 | Northwestel Inc. | 9 | $210.8M |
| 4 | Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development | 6 | $180.0M |
| 5 | Bell Canada | 28 | $161.6M |
| 6 | CityWest Cable and Telephone Corp. | 8 | $95.1M |
| 7 | KICI SIPI COMMUNICATIONS LP | 5 | $91.9M |
| 8 | TELUS Communications Inc. | 9 | $84.9M |
| 9 | Strathcona Regional District | 6 | $83.5M |
| 10 | Solutions Ambra inc. | 5 | $67.4M |
| 11 | Xplornet Communications Inc. | 6 | $58.1M |
| 12 | Broadband Communications North | 12 | $51.6M |
| 13 | FlexNetworks | 6 | $48.3M |
| 14 | Valley Fiber Limited | 6 | $45.4M |
| 15 | Mohawk Council of Akwesasne | 5 | $39.8M |
| 16 | Shaw Cablesystems G.P. | 8 | $38.3M |
| 17 | Buried Glass Inc. | 5 | $36.7M |
| 18 | Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation-SaskTel | 6 | $35.6M |
| 19 | Internet Haut-Richelieu | 4 | $32.5M |
| 20 | Keewaytinook Okimakanak | 9 | $30.5M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC | 162 | $1.0B | 42% |
| YT | 15 | $390.8M | 16% |
| ON | 59 | $337.6M | 14% |
| BC | 26 | $236.3M | 10% |
| MB | 26 | $208.1M | 8% |
| AB | 40 | $110.6M | 5% |
| NB | 10 | $73.0M | 3% |
| SK | 6 | $35.6M | 1% |
| NS | 15 | $28.4M | 1% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 315 | $2.3B |
| 2 | Unknown | 44 | $195.4M |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Tamaani Internet
$74.8M
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Tamaani Internet
$64.1M
--
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M
--
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M
--
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M
--
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M
--
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M
--
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M
--
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M
--
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M
--
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M
--
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M
--
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M
--
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M
--
Bell Canada
$27.2M
--
Tamaani Internet
$74.8M--
Backbone network using terrestrial and marine fibre optic technology to enhance broadband capacity to 5 communities as w...
Tamaani Internet
$64.1M--
Backbone network using terrestrial and marine fibre optic technology to enhance broadband capacity to 5 communities as w...
Tamaani Internet
$64.1M--
Deploy a fibre optic network to connect four Nunavik communities.
Tamaani Internet
$62.6M--
Deploy a fibre optic network to connect four Nunavik communities.
Tamaani Internet
$62.6M--
Deploy a fibre optic network to connect four Nunavik communities.
Tamaani Internet
$62.6M--
Deploy a fibre optic network to connect four Nunavik communities.
Tamaani Internet
$62.6M--
Deploy a fibre optic network to connect four Nunavik communities.
Northwestel Inc.
$49.9M--
Next Generation HTS Satellite Broadband Expansion for Nunavut
Northwestel Inc.
$49.9M--
Next Generation HTS Satellite Broadband Expansion for Nunavut
Northwestel Inc.
$49.9M--
Next Generation HTS Satellite Broadband Expansion for Nunavut
Northwestel Inc.
$49.9M--
Next Generation HTS Satellite Broadband Expansion for Nunavut
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M--
Broadband project using fibre optic technology to enhance Internet capacity to 5 communities in the Matawa First Nation ...
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M--
Broadband project using fibre optic technology to enhance Internet capacity to 5 communities in the Matawa First Nation ...
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M--
Backbone network using fibre optic technology to enhance broadband capacity to 5 communities as well as a Last-Mile netw...
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M--
Backbone network using fibre optic technology to enhance broadband capacity to 6 communities as well as a Last-Mile netw...
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M--
Backbone network using fibre optic technology to enhance broadband capacity to 6 communities as well as a Last-Mile netw...
Matawa First Nations Management
$37.1M--
Backbone network using fibre optic technology to enhance broadband capacity to 6 communities as well as a Last-Mile netw...
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M--
Closing the Canadian North Fibre Loop Through Completion of the Dempster Fibre between Dawson City and Inuvik.
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M--
Closing the Canadian North Fibre Loop Through Completion of the Dempster Fibre between Dawson City and Inuvik.
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M--
Backbone network using fibre optic technology to enhance broadband resiliency to 4 communities in the Northwest Territor...
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M--
Closing the Canadian North Fibre Loop Through Completion of the Dempster Fibre between Dawson City and Inuvik.
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M--
Closing the Canadian North Fibre Loop Through Completion of the Dempster Fibre between Dawson City and Inuvik.
Gov. of Yukon-Deputy Minister of Economic Development
$30.0M--
Closing the Canadian North Fibre Loop Through Completion of the Dempster Fibre between Dawson City and Inuvik.
Bell Canada
$27.2M--
Backbone network using fibre optic technology to enhance broadband capacity to 116 communities as well as a Last-Mile n...
Bell Canada
$27.2M--
Backbone network using fibre optic technology to enhance broadband capacity to 116 communities as well as a Last-Mile n...
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