Everything tagged: Broadband
Saskatchewan Government and SaskTel partner to upgrade internet bandwidth in rural public libraries

Over the summer, nearly 200 rural public libraries with existing CommunityNet (CNet) fibre networks will be upgraded to a minimum speed of 50 megabits per second (Mbps).
News July 18, 2024
Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas

High-speed Internet and mobile cellular connectivity is not available for Canadians in many rural, remote, and First Nations communities, affecting their ability to access online services and participate in the digital economy.
News March 27, 2023
Recent Library of Parliament Research Publications (March 2022)

The Library of Parliament has recently released a number of research publications on topics of interest to the library and information management community.
News March 1, 2022
Recent Library of Parliament Research Publications (May 2021)

The Library of Parliament has released a number of research publications on topics of interest to the library and IM community, including: Broadband, Census, COVID-19, Early Childhood Education, Homelessness, Indigenous Peoples, Information Literacy, Privacy
News May 17, 2021
Highlights from Budget 2021

Highlights of interest to the Canadian library and information management community
Blog April 19, 2021
Ontario News: Expanded Library Broadband, Consultations on Digital ID Program

The Government of Ontario this week made two announcements related to broadband for public libraries and consultations on digital identity
News February 6, 2021
Library and GLAM Sector Submissions to 2021 Pre-Budget Consultations

Library and GLAM sector organizations call for federal support for broadband connectivity, access to e-content, municipal funding, library support for vulnerable populations, accessible reading material, and Canadian publishers and booksellers.
News January 4, 2021
Highlights from Mandate Letters for British Columbia Cabinet Members

Highlights from BC ministerial mandate letters on issues of interest to the librarianship community.
Blog November 28, 2020
Highlights from Ontario Budget 2020

Highlights from the 2020 Ontario budget of interest to the library and information management community.
Blog November 5, 2020
Highlights from the Speech from the Throne

Highlights of interest to the Canadian library and information management community in the Speech from the Throne
Blog September 23, 2020