The Territorial and Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Digital Divide in Canada

The digital divide in Canada has gained significant attention from policymakers and the public 2020 as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. pandemic enhances vulnerability residents rural Indigenous communities that lack high-speed Internet access which affects their residents’ ability to participate an online work learning environment. However, inequalities also remain issue urban settings despite physical infrastructure is usually place connect Internet. federal government launched several funding initiatives at end 2020; however, this paper argues current policy strategy address insufficient. By drawing on intersectional character divide, interlinked with other types socio-economic inequalities, investigates why broadband development approach remains problematic. As persists, explores effectiveness supporting deployment across communities. analysis shows regarding distribution stem democratic efficacy during hearings.