The internet has a famously short attention span, so we whittled it down to the top reasons you should RSVP today.
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We\u2019re gearing up for the federal election in the fall and issues like fake news, cyberattacks and election meddling are making headlines across the country.<\/p>\n
As a Canadian voter, which internet policy issues impact you? And what do you need to know leading up to the federal election?<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the focus of Canadians Connected 2019 on September 25. At CIRA, we\u2019re dedicated to improving our country\u2019s internet, and we want to ensure that our members and the general public have a place to discuss and understand the key digital policy issues facing voters and lawmakers this election cycle. <\/p>\n
Canadians Connected is the place to learn about these issues and be part of CIRA\u2019s annual general meeting. You can attend in-person in Ottawa or via webcast from anywhere in Canada. We want you there so much that we made it free!<\/p>\n
There are dozens of reasons you should join us for Canadians Connected. But, because the internet has a famously short attention span, we whittled it down to the top three reasons you should RSVP today:<\/p>\n
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Since the beginning of 2019 there have been a slew of major digital policy announcements affecting Canada\u2019s internet, from the government\u2019s new Digital Charter to the CRTC\u2019s recent decision to promote competition amongst internet service providers. But with so much to keep track of, what key digital policy issues lie ahead in the 2019 federal election?<\/p>\n
To help fill this gap, CIRA will bring together leaders in Canadian internet policy for a panel discussion of the major issues, where the parties stand, and what you<\/em> can do to educate yourself as you head to the polls this fall. You\u2019ll also get the chance to ask your questions.<\/p>\n With so much information online, what do you need to know about data protection, your privacy rights, and who to trust online? Dr. Ann Cavoukian is the former Information and Privacy Commissioner for Ontario and keynote for this year\u2019s Canadians Connected. She will cover issues ranging from privacy to data protection, and explain how decisions on these issues will affect your daily life.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll be in the room with some of Canada\u2019s brightest minds on internet policy. After the panel discussion, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to mix and mingle with speakers, CIRA staff and fellow CIRA members. <\/p>\n2. You will hear from one of the world\u2019s leading privacy experts, Dr. Ann Cavoukian.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. You\u2019ll have the chance to network with others interested in shaping the Canadian internet.<\/strong><\/h2>\n