“Currently, 87 per cent of Canadians have access to at least 50-mbps internet, he said, but only 35 per cent of First Nations reserves have the same. There’s only 46 per cent coverage in rural communities overall, he said, and zero per cent in the territories.

Based on a survey in late 2020, Andray said two per cent of people living in Toronto don’t have home internet, especially older people and low-income people. As well, 38 per cent don’t have more than 50 mbps of speed, he added.”

‘We need the internet now’: Advocates call on government to make internet accessible –    – and affordable — to everyone