Open letter to Prime Minister Paul Martin: Broadband connectivity in aboriginal communities
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The letter documents the need for Industry Canada programs to complete the work which has already begun in developing local broadband infrastructure solutions in Aboriginal communities across Canada. As well, the letter highlights the need for other federal government departments including Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Health Canada, Heritage Canada, and Human Resource Development Canada to support the ongoing operation and development of applications that use these community networks.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- J. Community Informatics
دوره 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005