CAP - Community Access Program
What is CAP?
The Community Access Program (CAP) is a Government of Canada
initiative, administered by Industry Canada, that aims to provide Canadians
with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to
use it effectively. 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 centers act as "on-ramps" to the Information
Highway, and provide computer support and training.
CAP is the key component of the Government of Canada's
Connecting Canadians initiative, whose goal is to make Canada the most
connected nation in the world. CAP started in 1994 in rural communities
populations up to 50,000. Then in December 1999, following a successful
pilot program in urban communities, CAP is now being rolled out to larger
population centers of over 50,000. By March 31, 2001, Industry Canada wants
to establish public Internet access sites in 10,000 rural, remote and urban
communities across Canada. It's hoped that CAP sites will increasingly join
together in networking opportunities enabling them to pool resources and
form networks to be able to offer even more to their communities.
Role of CAP Sites
CAP sites provide the general public,
community organizations and small businesses with affordable access to the
Internet and related information technologies. Other related
objectives include:
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promoting public awareness of the benefits and opportunities of using information technologies and services.
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helping citizens become better informed through the exchange of ideas and information.
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coaching individuals in the use of services available through information technologies.
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supporting on-line delivery of government programs and services.
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facilitating business activities such as electronic commerce.
Services Available at the BONFIELD CAP Site
Free Public Internet and Computer Access including:
Web based electronic mail (Email)
On-line job searches, Internet searches, Security and Navigation
On-line Community & Government Information
Distance Education/ Learning
Web Based chatting is permitted
Frees access to computer operations and software applications including:
Microsoft Publisher, Word, Excel and other Suite Programs
Printing Facilities
Materials created at the terminals or accessed from the internet may be printed on either a laser monochrome or inkjet color printer at a cost of $0.25 per page for personal use, or $0.10 per page for school or nonprofit organizations, or $1.00 for color printing
Other services may be provided as resources permit such as:
Internet and computer training
Business training/ e-commerce
History
The Bonfield CAP Site was formed in 1997 as part of the Ferris Glen CAP as a result of initiatives by Industry Canada. Founding members of the Ferris Glen CAP were Scott Dunn, Barlow Patton, Claudette Quinn, and Marilyn Stewart. The site opened to the public in 1998 with the assistance of CAP Youth Employees. It has operated on a continuing basis since then with the assistance of employees, partners and volunteers.
Visit the other member site of the Ferris Glen CAP at the East Ferris Public Library.
Sustainability
Contact
For further information about the Bonfield CAP Site contact Greg Boxwell at bpl@ontera.net
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