Ottawa Promises to Connect 98 Percent of Canadians to High Speed Internet by 2026

The Telesat corporate headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, on Dec. 18, 2006. Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press

Ottawa is investing $1.75 billion to expand high speed internet access to 98 percent of Canadians by 2026, and all Canadians by 2030.

The announcement comes as a response to the increased demand for online access due to the COVID-19 pandemic.