Governments of Canada and British Columbia to make important announcement about high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity in the province

Media advisory

July 25, 2025 – Armstrong, British Columbia

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), together with the Honourable Diana Gibson, British Columbia’s Minister of Citizens’ Services, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity in rural British Columbia.

A media availability will follow.

Date: Monday, July 28, 2025

Time: 10:30 am (PT)

Location:
Caravan Farm Theatre
4886 Salmon River Road
Armstrong, British Columbia

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.

Contacts

Government of Canada

Connor Burton
Press Secretary
Office of the Secretary of State (Rural Development)
connor.burton@ised-isde.gc.ca

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca

Government of British Columbia

Media Relations
Ministry of Citizens’ Services
250-507-3418 

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