The Internet in Canada
The Internet code for Canada is .ca.
Canada is very well connected.
In 1999 42% of households had an internet connection, in 2003 this was up to over 64 %, with 65 % of those having access to High Speed Service.
It is used mainly for E-mail, electronic banking, shopping and gathering information. It is also used by more and more entrepreneurs having an online business and from May 2005 to May 2006 the participation of Canadians on such popular auction sites as the well known eBay grew by 22 %.
Cybertip.ca is Canada's National Tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. It is a centralized web portal for receiving and addressing reports from the public regarding child pornography, luring, child sex tourism, and children who are exploited through prostitution.
Cybertip.ca also provides the public with information, referrals and other resources to help Canadians keep their children safe while surfing the Net.
Since launching Cybertip.ca in September 2002, the tipline has forwarded reports to law enforcement that have resulted in 17 arrests and the removal of as many as 1000 websites.
Canada.com showcases breaking news, some of Canada's best online classifieds properties, free e-mail services, and daily newsletters to help keep in touch with local events.
The Canadian Association of IS Providers was formed in 1996, and it's Mission is to foster the growth of a healthy and competitive Internet service industry in Canada through collective and cooperative action on Canadian and international issues of mutual interest.
This CAIP website allows you to search for a Service Provider (Dial-up, ISDN, DSL, Cable, Satellite, Point to Point and Wireless) anywhere in Canada. Over 330 (75% of all ISPs in Canada) ISPs are listed serving over 5000 cities across Canada, including: Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, St John's, Charlottetown, Calgary, Regina, Iqaluit, Yellowknife, Whitehorse, Winnipeg and Fredricton.
