Quebec to spend heavily to boost digital services throughout the province
QUEBEC — The Quebec government launched the province’s first digital strategy Wednesday, announcing $1.5 billion over five years to boost the level of internet-based services throughout the province and to help make Quebecers more computer literate.
Quebec’s plan includes giving every citizen access to high-speed internet, regardless of where they live, and fully digitalizing all patient health records and have them available online.
Premier Philippe Couillard told reporters after his announcement that from now on, Quebec needs to “think, act and interact” differently.
Economy Minister Dominique Anglade was present during the announcement and said an additional goal of the strategy is to make Quebec a world leader with regard to information technology training.