Connecting Families
Site: Ottawa - Mailing Address
Service: Internet Access for Low Income Families
Contact Information
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-328-6189 |
TTY Phone | 1-866-694-8389 |
Website | www.connecting-families.ca |
Agency Information
Description (Agency) | Initiative of the Government of Canada, in partnership with Internet service providers (ISPs), helps eligible people get home low-cost Internet services |
Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
Established | 2018 |
Funding | Participating Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are voluntarily contributing to the initiative by offering low-cost Internet service |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Collaboration between numerous Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to help bridge the digital divide for Canadians who struggle to afford access to home Internet
For more information, see Government of Canada website here |
Hours | No set hours
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Areas Served | Canada ; Ontario |
Eligibility | Low-income families who currently receive the maximum Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and low-income seniors who currently receive the maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
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Application | Eligible families and seniors will receive a letter from the Government of Canada with an access code in order to sign up through a secure online portal
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Languages | English ; French |
Fees | Service - for Internet |
Site Information
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | Ottawa, ON |
Mailing Address | c/o Connected Canada Branch C.D. Howe Building 235 Queen St, 1st Flr, West Tower Ottawa, ON K1A 0H5 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable - mailing address |
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Income Programs |
HCSD Sub Heading | Assistance Programs ; Computer and Internet Access |
Service Categories | Computer Distribution Programs ; Online Connection Services ; Utility Assistance |