Community Access Program

Once the rural communities were equipped with computers and Internet access, Industry Canada focused on what is referred to as the digital divide.

The program played a crucial role in bridging the Digital Divide; contributing to the foundation for electronic access to government services; encouraging online learning and literacy; fostering the development of community based infrastructure; promoting Canadian e-commerce; and providing training with Assistive Technology.

Industry Canada stated that the program had reached its objective, and cited challenging fiscal times.

CAP's youth initiative aimed to provide employment opportunities for young Canadians between the ages of 15 and 30 - primarily students, recent graduates, or the under-employed or unemployed.

They provided access in locations that are geographically remote (e.g. on parts of Cape Breton Island[4]) or served populations subject to the digital divide.