The Connecting Canadians Program has issued 243 federal grants, totaling $646,830,969.50, primarily managed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Key recipients include Xplornet Communications Inc., SSi Micro Ltd., and TELUS Communications Inc., indicating a focus on telecommunications providers for connectivity initiatives.
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Connecting Canadians Program
SaveTotal Grants
243
Total Amount
$646.8M
Provinces Served
11
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xplornet Communications Inc. | 53 | $125.8M |
| 2 | SSi Micro Ltd. | 3 | $108.6M |
| 3 | TELUS Communications Inc. | 4 | $74.8M |
| 4 | Manitoba NetSet | 4 | $31.8M |
| 5 | Eeyou Communications Network | 3 | $24.9M |
| 6 | Seaside Wireless Communications Inc. | 4 | $23.9M |
| 7 | Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation-SaskTel | 3 | $22.3M |
| 8 | Société en commandite Opitciwan Télécom | 4 | $21.5M |
| 9 | MONTCALM TÉLÉCOM ET FIBRES OPTIQUES | 4 | $18.6M |
| 10 | Bell Canada | 23 | $17.0M |
| 11 | Tamaani Internet | 1 | $15.0M |
| 12 | Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC) | 4 | $13.1M |
| 13 | Naskapi Imuun Inc. | 4 | $12.8M |
| 14 | Northwestel Inc. | 5 | $12.0M |
| 15 | Groupe Maskatel LP Inc. | 17 | $12.0M |
| 16 | CityWest Cable and Telephone Corp. | 6 | $10.3M |
| 17 | Communicate Freely | 5 | $9.4M |
| 18 | MCSNet | 2 | $8.9M |
| 19 | TELUS Communications Company | 4 | $8.6M |
| 20 | TekSavvy Solutions Inc. | 8 | $8.3M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC | 83 | $214.0M | 33% |
| NB | 53 | $125.8M | 19% |
| NT | 3 | $108.6M | 17% |
| BC | 35 | $51.1M | 8% |
| MB | 9 | $49.1M | 8% |
| NS | 5 | $23.9M | 4% |
| ON | 34 | $22.8M | 4% |
| SK | 3 | $22.3M | 3% |
| AB | 12 | $17.2M | 3% |
| YT | 5 | $12.0M | 2% |
| NL | 1 | $61.0K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 238 | $641.3M |
| 2 | Unknown | 5 | $5.6M |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
SSi Micro Ltd.
$36.8M
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SSi Micro Ltd.
$36.8M
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SSi Micro Ltd.
$35.0M
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GwaiiTel Society
$7.7M
--
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation-SaskTel
$7.4M
--
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation-SaskTel
$7.4M
--
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation-SaskTel
$7.4M
--
Société en commandite Opitciwan Télécom
$5.6M
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Société en commandite Opitciwan Télécom
$5.6M
--
SSi Micro Ltd.
$36.8M--
SSi Micro Ltd. - "Ingirrajuq - Enhancing Broadband Connectivity for All Nunavummiut"
SSi Micro Ltd.
$36.8M--
SSi Micro Ltd. - "Ingirrajuq - Enhancing Broadband Connectivity for All Nunavummiut"
SSi Micro Ltd.
$35.0M--
SSi Micro Ltd. - "Ingirrajuq - Enhancing Broadband Connectivity for All Nunavummiut"
TELUS Communications Inc.
$18.7M--
LIONS GATE TQ - Passive Optical Network in Eastern Quebec
TELUS Communications Inc.
$18.7M--
LIONS GATE TQ - Passive Optical Network in Eastern Quebec
TELUS Communications Inc.
$18.7M--
LIONS GATE TQ - Passive Optical Network in Eastern Quebec
TELUS Communications Inc.
$18.7M--
LIONS GATE TQ - Passive Optical Network in Eastern Quebec
Tamaani Internet
$15.0M--
Tamaani Internet Phase 4
Eeyou Communications Network
$8.3M--
Eeyou Istchee James Bay Fiber Alliance - Main project
Eeyou Communications Network
$8.3M--
Eeyou Istchee James Bay Fiber Alliance - Main project
Eeyou Communications Network
$8.3M--
Eeyou Istchee James Bay Fiber Alliance - Main project
Manitoba NetSet
$8.0M--
To build and upgrade a wireless broadband network in Southern Manitoba.
Manitoba NetSet
$8.0M--
To build and upgrade a wireless broadband network in Southern Manitoba.
Manitoba NetSet
$8.0M--
To build and upgrade a wireless broadband network in Southern Manitoba.
Manitoba NetSet
$7.8M--
To build and upgrade a wireless broadband network in Southern Manitoba.
GwaiiTel Society
$7.7M--
Core network upgrade. The project will scale network capacity (2X) from the mainland and build a 104 km in-ground feeder...
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation-SaskTel
$7.4M--
Enhancing Broadband in Northern Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation-SaskTel
$7.4M--
Enhancing Broadband in Northern Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation-SaskTel
$7.4M--
Enhancing Broadband in Northern Saskatchewan
Seaside Wireless Communications Inc.
$6.0M--
Connecting Nova Scotians - Fixed Wireless Project
Seaside Wireless Communications Inc.
$6.0M--
Connecting Nova Scotians - Fixed Wireless Project
Seaside Wireless Communications Inc.
$6.0M--
Connecting Nova Scotians - Fixed Wireless Project
Seaside Wireless Communications Inc.
$6.0M--
Connecting Nova Scotians - Fixed Wireless Project
Société en commandite Opitciwan Télécom
$5.6M--
The project will connect 510 households in the Indigenous community of Opitciwan, QC with fiber to the home service, ena...
Société en commandite Opitciwan Télécom
$5.6M--
The project will connect 510 households in the Indigenous community of Opitciwan, QC with fiber to the home service, ena...
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