Archive for February 9th, 2015

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CIRA Launches New Round of Funding For Community Investment Program

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority has launched another round of its Community Investment Program (I am on the CIRA board and chair the committee that reviews funding applications). Last year, the CIP allocated over $1 million in funding toward 29 different proposals that included support for infrastructure, new online services, research initiatives, and digital literacy programs. Those projects are still ongoing but that has not stopped CIRA from opening the door to a new round of funding. The application system is now open with applications accepted until March 6, 2015. Apply today!

CRTC Says No To Internet Fast and Slow Lanes

Appeared in the Toronto Star on January 31, 2015 as CRTC Says No Internet Fast and Slow Lanes With the United States embroiled in a heated battle over net neutrality – millions have written to the U.S. regulator to support rules to prohibit Internet providers from creating fast lanes and […]