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AFFORDABLE ACCESS PROGRAM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Affordable Access Program
1, record 1, English, Affordable%20Access%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This program provides] a confidential portal to allow Internet service providers to offer low-cost home Internet packages to low-income families, bundled together with refurbished computers. 2, record 1, English, - Affordable%20Access%20Program
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Employment and Social Development Canada. 3, record 1, English, - Affordable%20Access%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Affordable Access Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'accès abordable
1, record 1, French, Programme%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20abordable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ce programme offre] un portail confidentiel afin de permettre aux fournisseurs de service Internet d'offrir des forfaits d'Internet résidentiel à faible coût aux familles à faible revenu, ainsi que des ordinateurs remis en état. 2, record 1, French, - Programme%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20abordable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Emploi et Développement social Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Programme%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20abordable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Internet y telemática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Acceso Asequible
1, record 1, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Acceso%20Asequible
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Halifax Regional CAP Association
1, record 2, English, Halifax%20Regional%20CAP%20Association
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HRCAP 2, record 2, English, HRCAP
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission. To deliver a quality service to communities through [its] locally operated Community Access Program (CAP) sites. 3, record 2, English, - Halifax%20Regional%20CAP%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The Community Access Program(CAP) ] was a federal initiative, designed to create affordable access to the internet, building and strengthening communities across Canada. After the federal program was finished, CAP stayed alive in Nova Scotia and continues in innovative and exciting directions. 4, record 2, English, - Halifax%20Regional%20CAP%20Association
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Halifax Regional C@P Association
- HRC@P
- Halifax Regional Community Access Program Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Halifax Regional CAP Association
1, record 2, French, Halifax%20Regional%20CAP%20Association
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HRCAP 2, record 2, French, HRCAP
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Halifax Regional C@P Association
- HRC@P
- Halifax Regional Community Access Program Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Informatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Community Access Program
1, record 3, English, Community%20Access%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CAP 2, record 3, English, CAP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
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 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 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. 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. 2, record 3, English, - Community%20Access%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- CAP sites
- Community Access
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'accès communautaire
1, record 3, French, Programme%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20communautaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PAC 2, record 3, French, PAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme d'accès communautaire (PAC), administré par Industrie Canada, a été conçu par le gouvernement fédéral pour fournir aux Canadiens un accès public à Internet à prix abordable, et pour leur enseigner comment l'utiliser efficacement. De concert avec les gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux, les groupes communautaires, les organismes sociaux, les bibliothèques, les écoles, les groupes de bénévoles et les milieux d'affaires, le PAC aide les Canadiens à tirer parti des débouchés qu'offre la nouvelle économie mondiale du savoir. En vertu du PAC, les lieux publics comme les écoles, les bibliothèques et les centres communautaires servent de «rampes d'accès» à l'autoroute de l'information et fournissent un soutien technique ainsi que de la formation. Le PAC constitue la pierre angulaire de l'initiative fédérale «Un Canada branché» qui vise à faire du Canada le pays le plus branché au monde. 2, record 3, French, - Programme%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20communautaire
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Programme d'accès aux collectivités
- Projet d'accès communautaire
- Accès communautaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Informática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Acceso Comunitario
1, record 3, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Acceso%20Comunitario
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Access and Applications Directorate
1, record 4, English, Access%20and%20Applications%20Directorate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada. This directorate helps people and communities use information technology to improve their quality of life. Community Access Program(CAP) offers affordable access to the Internet through a national network of sites that are located in facilities such as public libraries, schools, and community centres. 1, record 4, English, - Access%20and%20Applications%20Directorate
Record 4, Key term(s)
- AAD
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction de l'accès et des applications
1, record 4, French, Direction%20de%20l%27acc%C3%A8s%20et%20des%20applications
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industrie Canada. Cette direction aide les gens et les communautés à utiliser la technologie de l'information pour améliorer leur qualité de vie. Le Programme d'accès communautaire (PAC) offre un accès abordable par le biais d'un réseau national de sites d'accès public à Internet, notamment à partir des bibliothèques publiques, des écoles et des centres communautaires. 1, record 4, French, - Direction%20de%20l%27acc%C3%A8s%20et%20des%20applications
Record 4, Key term(s)
- DAA
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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