Subsea investments needed in Canada’s North

Subsea cables offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure Canada’s digital sovereignty, empower communities, and lead in the Arctic. By committing to Arctic subsea cables, Canada can assert its sovereignty, strengthen alliances, and ensure a connected future for all its citizens.

Nunavik's North Shore, pictured. Reliable connectivity could also enable industries like mining, tourism, and green energy to thrive, writes J.M. Kennah. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia

Opinion

BY J.M. KENNAH

November 30, 2024

Imagine a Canada where the Arctic is seamlessly connected to the global digital grid, a place where communities thrive with access to telehealth, education, and economic opportunities. Subsea cables, the unsung arteries of modern communication, carry 99 per cent of intercont...

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