Thank you, Madam Chair.
Mr. Minister, we New Democrats have declared that Wi-Fi and Internet connections are an essential service that should be available for Canadian businesses and also for schools that are sending work home right now. What do you say to the telecommunication companies that are not providing sufficient release for school platforms, especially in rural and remote areas?
I know that some of the hubs' prices and fees are very expensive and are causing considerable hardship for a number of families. What's your government's plan to either reduce those fees and services or for expectations to provide more cost-efficient connections for Canadians, especially in rural and remote areas? We know there are urban issues too, but rural and remote areas in particular are getting whacked right now.