Consultation on the implementation of an Internet subsidy in the Far North
Current status: Closed
This consultation ran from January 16, 2025 to February 18, 2025. Read the “What we learned” section to find the comments that were submitted.
We sought your comments on how to best implement an Internet service subsidy for residents of the Far North. This consultation explored a number of issues including subscriber eligibility, the amount of the subsidy, and the CRTC’s approach to monitoring.
Who was the focus of this consultation
This consultation was of most interest to:
- Residents, small businesses and community institutions in the Far North
- Indigenous communities in the Far North
- Internet service providers that offer retail Internet services in the Far North
- Telecommunications service providers that contribute to the National Contribution Fund
- Canadians with interest in retail Internet services in the Far North
Key topics for discussion
We invited you to provide your comments on:
- Who should be eligible to receive the subsidy
- Monthly amount and calculation method
- Roles and responsibilities of the CRTC and third-party administrators
- Distribution of funds
- Measures to promote transparency and accountability
- CRTC’s approach to monitoring
Read the Notice of Consultation for more details.
A summary with key information is also available in the following languages:
What we learned
- Interventions (comments we received online, by mail and by fax)
- CRTC Conversations (comments and online survey results)
Related information
- Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-9 - Telecommunications in the Far North
- CRTC takes action to improve reliability and affordability of Internet services in the Far North
- Backgrounder: CRTC takes action to improve reliability and affordability of Internet services in the Far North
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