Mr. Speaker, in just 66 days, residents in the rural community of Tlell on Haida Gwaii are going to lose their only Internet access when an agreement between Xplornet and Telesat expires. These residents need to run businesses, attend school, book medical appointments, bank online and stay connected with their families, all over the Internet. This pandemic has shown us that broadband Internet access is far from a luxury. It is essential for daily life.
What is the minister doing to ensure that people in Tlell and across rural Canada do not lose their Internet access?