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:  http://www.ic.gc.ca

Small Business Internship Program (SBIP) -  the SBIP provides small and medium-sized enterprises financial support to hire a post secondary student intern to assist them in their adoption of e-business strategies to increase their productivity and competitiveness. Check out the website for more information: http://www.ic.gc.ca

Workopolis Campus - Campus WorkLink represents an alliance between CACEE (Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers) and Industry Canada. This service is a re-design of both Campus WorkLink and the former NGR.   Get your resume on-line now at http://www.workopolis.com/campusen

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://epe.lac-bac.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.collectionscanada.gc.ca/aboriginal-peoples

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://www.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

Export Information - Thinking of finding new markets for your products or services? Exporting is one way to increase sales and grow your business. While the rewards of exporting can be great, it is not without risks. Learning the basics, conducting research and staying informed can help you succeed in your export venture. Web site:  http://www.canadabusiness.ca

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 

Job Bank - 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.jobbank.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