Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Broadband Contributions Program
- Total value
- $120M
- Agreements
- 88
- Oct 2009 to Apr 2011
- Median agreement
- $485K
- Typical range
- $167K–$1.4M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
Plus 3 agreements ($14.9M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 26 | $48M |
| 2010 | 43 | $60.3M |
| 2011 | 19 | $11.3M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 21 | $34M |
| New Brunswick | 8 | $32.3M |
| Alberta | 19 | $15.3M |
| Ontario | 13 | $14.5M |
| Northwest Territories | 1 | $10.7M |
| Manitoba | 9 | $9M |
| British Columbia | 13 | $2.6M |
| Yukon | 4 | $1.3M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 77 | $108M |
| Government | 2 | $7.8M |
| Indigenous recipients | 3 | $1.5M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 5 | $1.2M |
| Other organizations | 1 | $776K |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other amusement and recreation industries | 1 | $1.7M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Nowfast Technologies Inc | Contribution | $130,184 |
| Apr 2011 | Northwestel Inc. | Contribution | $949,111 |
| Apr 2011 | Navigata Communications 2009, Inc. | Contribution | $206,288 |
| Mar 2011 | Davinci Broadband, Inc. | Contribution | $73,035 |
| Mar 2011 | 978152 Alberta Ltd. | Contribution | $45,210 |
| Mar 2011 | Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. | Contribution | $915,532 |
| Mar 2011 | Shaw Communications Inc. | Contribution | $443,009 |
| Mar 2011 | Shaw Communications Inc. | Contribution | $411,336 |
| Mar 2011 | Shaw Communications Inc. | Contribution | $182,237 |
| Mar 2011 | Cybernet Communications Ltd. | Contribution | $112,760 |
| Mar 2011 | Corridor Communications Inc. | Contribution | $3,812,414 |
| Feb 2011 | Corridor Communications Inc. | Contribution | $659,406 |
| Feb 2011 | Corridor Communications Inc. | Contribution | $422,291 |
| Feb 2011 | Naskapi Imuun Inc. | Contribution | $356,000 |
| Feb 2011 | Tbaytel | Contribution | $776,027 |
| Jan 2011 | Cybernet Communications Ltd. | Contribution | $164,631 |
| Jan 2011 | Communication-Témiscamingue | Contribution | $458,171 |
| Jan 2011 | Broadband Communications North inc. | Contribution | $767,008 |
| Jan 2011 | A.B.C. Allen Business Communications Ltd | Contribution | $384,559 |
| Dec 2010 | Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. | Contribution | $4,675,481 |
| Dec 2010 | Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. | Contribution | $780,455 |
| Dec 2010 | Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. | Contribution | $864,033 |
| Dec 2010 | Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. | Contribution | $511,643 |
| Oct 2010 | UNI Connexions Abitibi Inc. | Contribution | $1,736,957 |
| Oct 2010 | La Corporation TGV Net Mauricie | Contribution | $13,600 |