Equipping Emergency Responders with the Tools they Need
Today, Ontario’s Government For the People announced it has selected Bell Mobility to rebuild core components of the aging Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN).
This investment of $765 million will ensure that over 38,000 front-line and emergency responders will have access to a state-of-the-art communications equipment to get the job done. The among the project’s overall scope, it will include: building the Land Mobile Radio Network, the network’s core infrastructure, support antennas and servers and data centres. This investment will also provide network and radio equipment maintenance services for a period of 15 years.
“In a crisis, every second counts. Replacing our aging emergency radio network is not only vital to public safety, it’s long overdue,” said Premier Doug Ford.
Our PC Team is committed to providing emergency responders with the equipment they need to keep our communities safe. This new investment reaffirms that core commitment of our Party.