Project|Broadband and Data Centres
SWIFT Network
Torys acted as counsel to SWIFT, a partnership of rural and regional municipal groups, as the public authority for the C$209 million Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology program to expand broadband internet access to underserved rural areas in Southwestern Ontario.
Through the implementation of critical fibre optic infrastructure, the SWIFT program is expected to make high speed internet available to more than 50,000 premises across Southwestern Ontario.
Further information on the project can be found on SWIFT's website.
Torys acted as counsel with a team that included Mark Bain, Josh Van Deurzen, Christie Kneteman and Allison Perlman.
Torys also acted on the following in connection with this project:
| Jurisdiction | Southwestern Ontario |
| Province/State | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Nature of Engagement | Procurement, Project Finance, Public-Private Partnerships |
| Government Level | Municipal |
| Client | SouthWest Integrated Fibre Telecommunications Network |
| Client Role | Public Authority |
| Value | $209,000,000 CAD |
| Key Features | Multijurisdictional |