We commented on the matter to the CRTC a few weeks ago. We identified three types of problems.
First, the underserved communities not too far from main centres need help building networks in areas where doing so is not cost-effective. This could be done using the $500-million investment that you just mentioned, although how it is administered would need to be reviewed. When an initial $300 million was provided under the previous government, it was basically impossible for our company to access the funding to serve some of the communities that are not profitable for us.
The second case concerns underserved and very remote communities. Not only would the $500 million be needed to build networks in areas where doing so is not cost-effective, but an operating grant would also need to be arranged for providers wishing to get involved in the process.
The third scenario—