Ottawa \u2013 September 19, 2019 \u2013 As internet-related issues have emerged as a major theme in the 2019 Canadian federal election, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has put forward its vision for the future of Canada\u2019s internet.<\/p>\n
CIRA, the national not-for-profit best known for operating the .CA domain on behalf of all Canadians, has outlined three core principles it believes candidates and federal parties should embrace to ensure that Canada\u2019s internet thrives for decades to come.<\/p>\n
The future of Canada\u2019s internet must be:<\/p>\n
To read the entire document please visit: www.cira.ca\/internet-vision<\/a>.<\/p>\n CIRA\u2019s Vision for the Future of Canada\u2019s Internet has been endorsed by the following organizations:<\/p>\n CIRA calls on governments at all levels, political parties of any affiliation, and leaders of all stripes to embrace an open, trusted and people-centered internet as the key to Canada\u2019s future health, prosperity and democracy.<\/p>\n \u201cWe believe strongly that the future of the internet and the future of Canada are inextricably linked. We believe that the internet is an overwhelming force for good in the world, and with the right vision, Canada can become a global leader in its resurgence. We invite all parties and candidates to embrace our principles and help build an open, trusted, and people-centered internet for Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 Byron Holland, president & CEO, CIRA<\/p>\n Internet openness is about empowering users to collaborate and explore creativity, opportunity, and new business models without the approval of established gatekeepers. The internet is for everyone, and openness is the foundation that supports it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 Franca Palazzo, executive director, Internet Society – Canada Chapter<\/p>\n The internet is built on trust, and core to that trust is security. The federal government has a key role to play\u2014along with the private sector\u2014in keeping Canada\u2019s internet safe, secure, and private.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 David Shipley, chief executive officer, Beauceron Security<\/p>\n This election is a huge opportunity to create a level playing field in Canada\u2019s telecommunications sector. Every single day, we hear from customers who want more choices to stay connected \u2013 consumers want high quality Internet for a competitive price. By embracing CIRA\u2019s principles, future policy-makers can make sure that Canadians can benefit from a competitive, fair telecommunications landscape that enables businesses of all size to compete and innovate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/em>\u2013 Janet Lo, vice-president, privacy & consumer legal affairs, TekSavvy<\/p>\n Canada’s internet is at a crossroads. The decisions of our next policy-makers on issues like privacy, access, and free expression online will dramatically shape our digital future. CIRA’s principles for a free and open internet put forward a positive vision of what that future could be, which should be supported by candidates from across the political spectrum.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 Laura Tribe, executive director, OpenMedia<\/p>\n On September 25th, CIRA will host a panel discussion about what this election cycle will mean for internet and digital policy issues at its annual Canadians Connected annual general meeting.<\/p>\n More information is available here: https:\/\/stg.cira.ca\/about-cira\/board-and-governance\/canadians-connected-2019<\/a><\/p>\n Learn more about how .CA Gives Back to Canada\u2019s internet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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