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“Leaders from my region came to Ottawa to talk about poor cell service. Bad cell coverage hurts local businesses and puts people in danger during emergencies. We need to find solutions to fix this problem.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the representatives from municipalities, communities and the business sector who have travelled to Ottawa from our regions. These include the mayor of East Hereford, the president of the Union des producteurs agricoles de l’Estrie and managers from Maison Séjour. They came to share their concerns about cellular connectivity in the regions. Whether it is for road safety, for emergency 911 calls or for our SMEs, which need reliable networks in order to provide services, the lack of coverage is a serious issue in terms of public safety and economic development. The discussions we are having here in Ottawa serve as a reminder that behind the statistics are the very real, everyday realities affecting our communities and that we need to come up with solutions. I want to commend their commitment to raising these issues here in the capital, and I reiterate my determination to continue raising them in the House.”