In rural ridings, in mixed rural/urban ridings like mine, and across the country, we know that there is a need for a mixed range of options. Connect to innovate funds were divided into thirds. One third supported indigenous projects; one third supported small ISPs; and one third supported larger ISPs.
With every single application that comes forward for the universal broadband fund, there's a requirement particularly for backbone projects to ensure that there is open access. For all of them, affordability is a key factor.