Community Access Program

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The Community Access Program (CAP, also seen as C@p) is an initiative of the Government of Canada to provide access to the Internet to those who, because of "economic, social or geographic barriers," would not otherwise have it. The program was initiated in 1994 and is administered by Industry Canada.[1]

CAP sites are located in public locations such as schools, community centers, and libraries. They may provide access in locations that are geographically remote (e.g. on parts of Cape Breton Island[2]) or serve populations subject to the digital divide.[3] Sites are established and maintained by community networks, generally in partnership with municipal and provincial governments. There are CAP sites located in all of the provinces and territories of Canada.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ 2007-2008 Applicant's Guide (MS Word document). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
  2. ^ CAP sites on Cape Breton Island. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
  3. ^ West Lincoln Public Library. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
  4. ^ Community Access Program - Home Page. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.

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