The short version
The three territories had about 40,232, 41,070 and 36,858 people in 2021. IPTV works where the connection is steady enough, which is improving with fibre and low-orbit satellite. Test during the 24-hour trial before paying. Only the 5% GST applies, and it is included.
- 5% GST, no territorial sales tax
- Low-orbit satellite internet works better than older satellite
- Population, 2021
- 118,160Growth since 2016: 4%
- Sales tax
- 5% GST
- NHL teams
- None
Mother tongues, 2021 Census
Of 117,030 census responses in 2021, 4,415 people (3.8%) gave French as their mother tongue. These are the next most common languages after English and French, with the channel page that matches each one.
| Mother tongue | People | Share of residents | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tagalog | 2,430 | 2.1% | Filipino channels |
| Punjabi | 620 | 0.5% | South Asian channels |
| Spanish | 450 | 0.4% | Latino channels |
| Cantonese | 395 | 0.3% | Chinese channels |
| Mandarin | 310 | 0.3% | Chinese channels |
| Arabic | 250 | 0.2% | Arabic channels |
Source: Statistics Canada, table 98-10-0180-01 (2021 Census), single and multiple responses.
What connection do I need?
About 10 Mbps for HD, and low latency. Older geostationary satellite internet often struggles with live TV.
Satellite internet and streaming
Many northern homes are on satellite internet. Low-orbit services handle IPTV well, but older geostationary connections add delay and can struggle on live sport. Test a full evening game during the free trial before you pay, and use a wired connection from the router to the box if you can.
Questions people ask
Does it work in Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit?
Yes, with a good connection.
What tax applies?
5% GST, included.
Which time zone?
Pick the closest on our sports pages.
Sources, checked November 2, 2026
- Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0002-01, November 2, 2026