Providing Canadians with a proactive voice on Internet issues
The Internet Society – Canada Chapter advocates for affordable, fair and secure internet access for Canadians. Our focus is to bridge the digital divide by ensuring all Canadians reap the socio-economic benefits the internet provides.
Latest Publications
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The Piikani Cultural and Digital Literacy Camp Program
By Katie Watson Policy Advisor The Piikani Nation in Southern Alberta, concerned they were in danger of losing their Blackfoot culture and traditions, sought out an innovative way to share…
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Chairman’s report May 2018
Monday, May 14, 2018 Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for coming. In this our fourth? Fifth? annual general meeting since our refounding in 2013, and we have much to…
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Slate of candidates for the 2018 Director positions – AGM, May 14th, 2018
Here is the slate of candidates for the 2018 director positions to be voted upon May 14th at our Annual General meeting. Alyssa Moore – Read statement Heather Bakken –…
What our members are up to
Konrad von Finckenstein, ISCC Board Director, received the Founder of Canada’s Digital Economy Award last month. The award recognizes outstanding leaders whose contributions have been foundational to the creation, growth, and security of our digital economy and that should be recognized. Read more
News and events
Internet Society Global
- Safe Online, Safe On Land: Promoting Safe Internet Use to Children in Kenya
- We Must Continue to Advocate Passionately and Fearlessly: An Interview with Our CEO, Kathy Brown
- Learning About Blockchain, Internet Governance, and Cryptocurrency
- Improving Gender Rights Online: Perspectives from the Global South
- The Week in Internet News: US Gov’t Wants More Encryption – For Itself
- Count My Voice: Demanding an Internet That Benefits Everyone
- TLS 1.3 – Internet Security Gets a Boost
- Community Networks Workshop at CANTO Annual Conference
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What can and can’t be done by a border officer when they decide to search your electronic devices?
Learn more:⚡️ “Electronic Devices Privacy - Your Rights at the Border”
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Jun
2018
Digital Access Day – Register Now!
We believe the internet helps address serious social and economic needs. But too often, the digital divide mirrors existing inequities.… -
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Oct
2017
Digital Access Day Kick-Off Event!
Honoured Guest Speaker: Alaina Lockhart MP, Parliamentary Secretary, Small Business and Tourism Who Should Attend: Accessibility Advocacy Groups (Women, Indigenous…