OTTAWA, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has announced the latest recipients of its $1.25 million Community Investment Program granting initiative. The 20 funded projects will help improve internet infrastructure, digital literacy, and cybersecurity “street smarts” for students and Indigenous, rural, and Northern communities across the country.
The announcement comes as COVID-19 precautions remain in place across most of the country. While remote work, online shopping, and e-learning have helped keep millions of Canadians employed, educated, and connected with loved ones, high-quality internet services still remain out of reach for too many. In April, CIRA found the number of Canadians working from home has grown seven-fold and rural download speeds were nearly 12 times slower than those enjoyed by urban…
