I'm glad the government isn't considering outdated technology just so it can say it's connecting people, but 2030 seems a little far away to me.
I'd like a better understanding of the mechanism. You're creating a program so companies can apply to set up the data and Canadians and Quebeckers can access it, but the latest programs seem to have been poorly adapted to regional realities, generally speaking. Let me give an example from our region. Businesses in my region have huge needs, but none of them have applied under this program.
What can your department do to make sure that, if the money's available, people can see that the money would benefit them and enable them to provide the service?