Une nouvelle centrale 9-1-1 desservira tous les villages du Nunavik d’ici 2029 / Le Devoir
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:23 pm permalink
Canadian authorities have announced an ambitious plan to establish a new 9-1-1 call center that will serve every village in Nunavik by 2029. The initiative promises faster emergency responses in this remote region, finally addressing long-standing challenges of connectivity and resource allocation with a modern solution.
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