What is CAP?
The Community Access Program (CAP) is an initiative
developed to help provide Canadians with affordable public access to
the Internet and the skills to use it effectively. It is one of the
first Canada On-line programs to be launched. And it's an important
part of Connecting Canadians,
the Government of Canada's exciting agenda, to make Canadians the most
Internet-connected people in the world. Under CAP, public sites such as libraries and community centres act as "on-ramps" to the
Information Highway and provide support on how to make the best use of
the Internet.
Each access point is staffed with skilled and knowledgeable personnel
who are there to help make your Internet experience simple and
enjoyable. They'll answer your questions and guide you every step of
the way. Together, you can develop the skills you need to "surf the
Net."
Who's involved?
CAP has been designed by Industry Canada to
establish up to 10,000 public Internet access sites in rural, remote
and urban communities by March 31, 2001. Affordable access to the
Information Highway means new opportunities, skills and knowledge for
all Canadians, regardless of location.Together with provincial and
territorial governments, community groups, social agencies, libraries,
schools, volunteer groups, and the business community, CAP is helping
Canadians take advantage of emerging opportunities in the new global
knowledge-based economy.
How does it work?
"Access" means access to the Internet through computers. The
Government of Canada continues to build a national network of computers
placed in convenient public areas such as libraries and
community centres in order to provide every Canadian with affordable
access.
Internet access means you can:
- Access federal, provincial and municipal information services
- Seek out domestic and international business opportunities
- Develop value-added products and services
- Create local enterprises, jobs, growth and social development
- Learn valuable skills to reap the opportunities provided by the knowledge-based economy
Visit the Industry Canada national website to find a local Internet access point near you.
