Help Shape our Internet, our Future
Ottawa, January 3, 2012 – Do you want to play a key role in shaping Canada’s domain on the Internet? The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is seeking individuals to join its Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee helps build a CIRA Board of Directors that represents a wide range of views and interests as it defines the strategic... [Read More]
The .CA Impact Awards Open for Entries
The first ever program to recognize .CA web sites and applications that make a positive impact in the lives of Canadians gears up for its second year. OTTAWA, January 11, 2012 – The 2012 .CA Impact Awards has opened for entries! The .CA Impact Awards recognize youth, educators, not-for-profit and public organizations, small businesses and web developers... [Read More]
The .CA Impact Awards Open for Entries
The first ever program to recognize .CA web sites and applications that make a positive impact in the lives of Canadians gears up for its second year. OTTAWA, January 11, 2012 – The 2012 .CA Impact Awards has opened for entries! The .CA Impact Awards recognize youth, educators, not-for-profit and public organizations, small businesses and web developers... [Read More]
Second phase of consultation on implementation of French characters in .CA domain names opens
Ottawa, January 25, 2012 – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) launched the second and final phase of its consultation in the implementation of French characters (also known as Internationalized Domain Names, or IDNs) in .CA domain names yesterday. .CA holders and Canadian Internet users are invited to provide their feedback on certain... [Read More]
Second phase of consultation on implementation of French characters in .CA domain names opens
Ottawa, January 25, 2012 – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) launched the second and final phase of its consultation in the implementation of French characters (also known as Internationalized Domain Names, or IDNs) in .CA domain names yesterday. .CA holders and Canadian Internet users are invited to provide their feedback on certain... [Read More]
Canadians stumped to identify challenges or opportunities to the Internet in Canada
Ottawa, November 10, 2011 – According to a report from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), 40 per cent of Canadians cannot identify a challenge to the success of the Internet in Canada. The report, entitled Challenges and Opportunities for the Internet in Canada, asked 1,210 Canadians what they perceive are the challenges facing the... [Read More]
CIRA and Media Awareness Network help build kids’ cyber security smarts
Ottawa, October 28, 2011 – To mark Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) and Media Awareness Network (MNet) launched a new teaching unit to help students develop safe and secure online practices. While studies show Canadian youth are more tech savvy than older Internet users, they are also more likely... [Read More]
2011/10/17 Minutes
The minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting October 17, 2011 will be published once they are approved by the CIRA Board of Directors. Read Original Read More →
2011/10/17 Agenda
CANADIAN INTERNET REGISTRATION AUTHORITYBoard of Directors’ MeetingOctober 17, 201112:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.CIRA Offices at306-350 Sparks Street, Ottawa AGENDA Directors attending: Paul Andersen, Richard Anderson, Kerry Brown, John Demco (ex-officio), Heather Dryden (ex-officio), Andrew Escobar, Byron Holland (ex-officio), Jim Grey, John King, Rowena... [Read More]
CIRA Announces the Results of the 2011 Board of Directors Election
Ottawa, October 3, 2011 – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is pleased to announce the results of its 2011 Board of Directors election. CIRA’s Election Returning Officer, Eric Lay, tabulated votes from 968 ballots cast by .CA Members, a 22 per cent increase in voter participation over last year. This year .CA Member voted to... [Read More]
