00000nam 2200000zi 4500 9.880186 CaOODSP 20221107165720 m o d f cr |n||||||||| 191004e19771014oncd||| o f000 0|eng d CaOODSP eng rda CaOODSP n-cn--- Co22-407/1977E-PDF Watson, K., author. Review of rural communications program / K. Watson. [Ottawa] : [Department of Communications], October 14, 1977. 1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings)) : charts text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Digitized edition from print [produced by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada]. "As knowledge about the rural communications services and environment was limited, a major part of the program has to be focussed on the identification of levels of service and assessment of coverage, quality and accessibility for the rural population. Particular needs of users in the rural environment have to be explored as an assessment made of the capability of both government and industry to fulfill these needs within the existing institutional framework. Although the main thrust is technological assessment, policy aspects are an integral part of this program. The ways and means of upgrading and/or extending communications services to the rural population will have to be clearly indicated and policy guidelines formulated"--Scope, page 3. gccst Rural communities gccst Communications Canada. Department of Communications. PDF 3.58 MB https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2019/isde-ised/Co22/Co22-407-1977-eng.pdf