Community Access Program

The Community Access Program (CAP) was developed to help provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills to use it efficiently. Under CAP, public locations like schools, libraries and community centres act as access points to the Internet and provide computer training and support.

CAP has been designed by Industry Canada to help set up public access sites in 10,000 commmunities across Canada by March 31, 2001. Affordable Internet access means new and exciting opportunities, skills, and knowledge to all Canadians, regardless of geographical location. Under the combined efforts of federal, provincial, and territorial governments, community organizations, local industry, social groups, libraries, schools, and volunteers, CAP is helping Canadians take advantage of Internet based services and opportunities.

For more information, please visit either CAP Canada or the OLA CAP Information Centre.