Thank you for your question.
Let me start by saying that Internet access for all Canadians, including those in rural regions, is one of our top priorities.
In the past, we implemented a number of programs to expand Internet access in rural regions. Connect to innovate is one example. Over $1.7 billion in new funding has now been allocated for broadband infrastructure. That investment includes the new universal broadband fund. We have already held cross-Canada consultations on how to proceed. I anticipate that, in the coming months, we will begin negotiations and spending to bring better Internet access to rural regions.
Also, it is probably important to note that the government has set a new access target. Five-bit download speed and one-bit upload speed is old news; we're looking at 50-bit and 10-bit by 2030. That is much faster. Our goal is to ensure this access for everyone. We now have the funding to start implementing that.