Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller is pleased his region will benefit from over $1.2 billion in Federal and Provincial funding for high-speed internet.
The money is flowing through the province’s Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program and the federal Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) and will bring high-speed internet to 280,000 homes and businesses across Ontario.
“Access to reliable high-speed internet is essential in our digital world. Our government recognizes the disadvantages for unserved and underserved communities and is committed to making sure all Ontarians can access digital services no matter where they live,” says Miller. “I am very pleased to see a number of approved projects in our region. This will allow Parry Sound – Muskoka residents to access more economic, education and personal opportunities without having to travel.”
“Our government is taking another step forward in its bold plan to bring high-speed internet to every community in the province by the end of 2025 – Our latest investment to make high-speed internet accessible to more homes and businesses will make a positive difference in the lives of countless families and individuals in eastern Ontario. By working together with our federal partners, we’ve achieved another important milestone in building a stronger, more connected, Ontario,” adds Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure.
This announcement is in addition to the province’s $14.7 million ICON investment announced last week, which will fund projects in both the Township of Muskoka Lakes and of Georgian Bay Township.
Parry Sound-Muskoka has a number of approved projects including parts of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, Georgian Bay Township, the Town of Gravenhurst, the Town of Bracebridge, Perry Township, the Town of Kearney, Carling Township, the Town of Parry Sound, McDougall Township, the Township of McKellar, Seguin Township and the Municipality of Whitestone.
More details about these projects will be shared in the coming days.