Nope not gov owned although gov may have an interest where certain subsidies are provide.
Rogers have been very agressive in Ontario with Fiber installs for home and business + 5G … Montreal also but do not know about Quebec City.
In my area all the Conduit has been laid and all the lawns now properly fixed … I am patiently waiting for my direct Fiber connection which is now late by 2 months [promised by the contractor]. In my case All I want is 1G symmetrical
I believe EPON.