Broadband NOW Forum: May 11, 2021
The Broadband NOW Forum will examine two regions in rural Ontario with a panel of P3 and technology experts who will describe how these two areas can use the P3 model to finance and operationalize their own networks efficiently and expeditiously – insight that will be valuable for all communities across Canada. The two regions include Kenora District’s DoKURA area and the District Municipality of Muskoka. To register see: https://crrbc.ca/broadband-now
Case Study #1: DoKURA
For those unfamiliar with DoKURA, it is a Non-Profit Corporation, incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario. DoKURA is short for District of Kenora Unincorporated Areas Ratepayers Association. It was formed 25 years ago (1996) to represent the interests of the over 25,000 permanent and seasonal residents who reside outside the organized municipalities and First Nations in the Unincorporated Territories in the southern portion of the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario.
Case Study #2: District of Muskoka
The District Municipality of Muskoka, more generally referred to as the District of Muskoka or Muskoka, is a regional municipality in Central Ontario. Muskoka extends from Georgian Bay in the west, to the northern tip of Lake Couchiching in the south, to the western border of Algonquin Provincial Park in the east. The District of Muskoka includes six lower tier Municipalities (Town of Gravenhurst, Township of Georgian Bay, Township of Muskoka Lakes, Town of Bracebridge, Town of Huntsville and Township of Lake of Bays) and two First Nations (Moose Deer Point First Nation and the Wahta Mohawk First Nation).
For communities and regions that are excited about the possibility of getting government funding for a broadband network, the reality is the odds are likely stacked ten-to-one against them. It is no secret that there will be insufficient government funding available to solve all of Canada’s rural and remote broadband needs. However, there is no reason to abandon all hope as there are other solutions available. The panels will explore these options on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 from 11:00am – 2:00pm EST.
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