Program Related Links 
Community Access Program National Site- CAP
will connect 5000 rural and remote communities and up to 5000 urban centres to the
Internet by March 31, 2001. This will mean new opportunities, skills and the power
of knowledge for all Canadians, regardless of location. Web site: http://cap.ic.gc.ca
SchoolNet - a federal government
initiative that allows students and educators to participate in a range of learning
projects through the Internet. Check it out at www.schoolnet.ca
First Nations SchoolNet (FNS) - gives First
Nations communities the opportunity to use exciting new technologies by providing schools
with an affordable, high-speed connection to the Internet. For more information go
to: www.schoolnet.ca/aboriginal
Computers for Schools - as part of Canada's
SchoolNet, Computers for Schools (CFS) provides Canada's schools and libraries with
surplus computers and software donated by governments and the private sector. For
further details visit: www.schoolnet.ca/cfs-ope
Student Connection Program (SCP) - SCP hires
and trains university and college students as Student Business Advisors to provide
customized Internet and e-commerce training to small and medium-sized enterprises across
Canada. Check out the website for more information: www.scp-ebb.com
Campus WorkLink (NGR) - a bilingual national
Internet database that quickly matches employers' precise needs with the skills of young
job seekers. It offers candidates greater access to employers and jobs across Canada
and provides efficient and cost-effective recruiting for employers. Get your resume
on-line now at www.worklinkngr.com
VolNet - the Voluntary Sector Network Support
Program (VolNet) is a new federal government program administered by Industry
Canada. VolNet's goal is to offer Internet connectivity, including computer
equipment, Internet skills development and support to 10000 voluntary organizations by
March 31, 2001. Web site: www.volnet.org
Smart Communities - in order to help
accelerate the benefits that Canadians can realize from information technologies, the
Government of Canada created a blue ribbon panel of experts to advise on how Canada can
take a leading role in developing "smart communities." Web site: http://smartcommunities.ic.gc.ca
Canada's Digital Collections - an element of
the federal government's Youth Employment Strategy, is a program that pays young people to
create Web sites featuring Canada's vast informational resources for access by all on the
Information Highway. For more information, check out this web site: http://collections.ic.gc.ca
Aboriginal Digital Collections (ADC) - a
unique opportunity to preserve, celebrate and communicate Aboriginal heritage, languages,
business and economic development on the Internet. For more details, check
out: http://www.schoolnet.ca/autochtone/learningcircle/04/adc-e.html
Strategis - Canada's most comprehensive
business information Web site. A highly effective research tool, Strategis
contains business information and trade data with hundreds of links to business-related
sites around the world and even tips for managing small business. Web site: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca
Consumer Connection - has a wide range of
consumer-oriented topics. Tips on auto leasing, major banks' fees, and health and
safety issues are just the beginning in this up-to-date, interactive guidebook for the
Canadian consumer. For more information, look at this web site: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_consu/consaffairs/engdoc/oca.html
CanConnect - is a "call to action"
initiative to engage all sectors of society in an effort to prepare Canada's young people
for the challenges of the 21st Century. CanConnect will bring innovative information
and communications technology (ICT) learning, and showcasing opportunities to schools and
their communities through an on-line inventory of partnership networks and
resources. Check it out at: http://canconnect.ic.gc.ca
Electronic Commerce - As part of its
Connecting Canadians initiative, the Government of Canada has launched a comprehensive
strategy to encourage the development of electronic commerce. The Electronic
Commerce Task Force Web site is located at: http://e-com.ic.gc.ca
ExportSource - a business tool that lets
exporters and potential exporters use the Information Highway to reach the world from
their desktops. It brings together the resources needed to provide Canadian
companies with a competitive advantage in world markets. Web site: http://exportsource.gc.ca
SchoolNet Grassroots Program - the Grassroots
program enables Canadian teachers and students to create and implement innovative and
interactive learning projects on the Internet. Visit the Grassroots web site
at: http://www.schoolnet.ca/grassroots/
Electronic Labor Exchange - this is an
electronic matching service for workers and employers. It is able to create a
profile of your skills and experiences, find job opportunities, advertise your skills and
save your profile for future use. Visit the site at http://www.ele-spe.org
Youth Employment Strategy (YES) - the Youth
Resource Network of Canada is a web site dedicated to helping youth with their career
path. It is composed of categorized hot-links to existing programs and services in
the governments (federal and provincial) and organizations in Canada and abroad.
Check it out at http://www.youth.gc.ca
WorkSearch - an easy-to-use Internet site
designed to help you through all aspects of looking for work. It provides
information about knowing yourself, looking for work, exploring careers, learning and
training, becoming self-employed and staying marketable. Check the site out at http://www.worksearch.gc.ca
Connected to Government - The Government of
Canada Primary Internet Site (Canada Site) is the access point through which Internet
users around the world can obtain information about Canada, its government and its
services. Direct links are also provided from this site to government departments
and agencies that have Internet facilities. The site provides links to provincial,
territorial and municipal Web sites. Visit http://canada.gc.ca
Generations CanConnect - A national digital
record of Canadians' memories and experience. Generations CanConnect is a new
Government of Canada initiative supporting youth in schools and other locations across
Canada to create a searchable, digital record of the memories, personal treasures and
contributions of seniors to the development of their communities and their country.
The web site is at http://generations-canconnect.ic.gc.ca
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