Community Access Program

The Community Access Program (CAP) aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively.

Summary

With the combined efforts of the federal, provincial and territorial governments, community groups, social agencies, libraries, schools, volunteer groups and the business community, CAP helps Canadians, wherever they live, take advantage of emerging opportunities in the new global knowledge-based economy.

Under CAP, public locations like schools, libraries and community centres act as "on-ramps" to the Information Highway, and provide computer support and training.

The program plays a crucial role in bridging the digital divide; contributing to the foundation for electronic access to government services; encouraging on-line learning and literacy; fostering the development of community based infrastructure; and, promoting Canadian e-commerce.

As well, the CAP Youth Initiative (CAP YI) provides employment opportunities to young people in CAP sites across Canada. Young Canadians aged 15-30 assist CAP site visitors on the use of the Internet and provide technical support to the CAP sites.

Quebec Contact(s):
André Paquet
Industrial Development Councillor
Industry Canada
7th Floor
5 Place Ville-Marie
Montreal, Quebec  H3B 2G2
Telephone: 514-283-7480
Fax: 514-283-5157
Toll-free (information): 1-888-237-3037
E-mail: paquet.andre@ic.gc.ca

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National Contact(s):
Community Access Program
Industry Canada
7th Floor
155 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0H5
Fax: 613-941-1232
Toll-free (information): 1-800-575-9200
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-465-7735
E-mail: comaccess@ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://cap.ic.gc.ca