Canada declares broadband a basic service nationwide
The CRTC labels high speed internet a basic service like landlines and aims for 50 Mbps down 100 Mbps up. Reaching 90 percent coverage by 2021 and 100 percent in 10 to 15 years requires industry and government funding including a 750 million dollar growth fund and a 500 million dollar federal infrastructure fund.
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Ottawa presses provinces on mental health funding
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urges provincial governments to accept Ottawa's offer to boost mental health funding as federal officials negotiate deals with individual provinces. The discussions follow a rejected national package worth 25 billion over five years, with continued emphasis on home care and mental health investments.
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Freeland highlights strong Canada U S trade ties with Trump team
Canada’s trade minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada United States trading relationship is not broken and remains balanced and mutually beneficial. She met with Trump aides in Washington and urged business leaders to emphasize deep integration during the transition period.
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Ethics watchdog clears Philpott car claims of rule breach
Federal ethics commissioner Mary Dawson found no evidence that Health Minister Jane Philpott used a Toronto area driving service for improper reasons or that rates differed from other providers. The report said the minister used the service because it was the only one she could recall, drawing criticism from Democracy Watch and Conservatives about judgment and costs.
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