CIRA

Happy Canada Day!

Looking for something to do to celebrate Canada’s birthday? 🇨🇦 We rounded up Canada Day events happening across the country, from fireworks to family-friendly celebrations.

Find one near you: https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/canada-day-events/

CIRA is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of Ottawa Riverkeeper and its vital work to protect and preserve the Ottawa River.

Last night, members of our team had the pleasure of attending the Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala at Lemieux Island — a memorable evening celebrating the people, partnerships, and collective efforts that help keep our river healthy for generations to come.

Thank you to Ottawa Riverkeeper for bringing together so many passionate supporters of environmental stewardship and freshwater conservation. We're honoured to support this important work.

📩 Did you know that an email sent between two Canadian cities can travel through the U.S. before coming back?

In his new op-ed appearing in The Globe and Mail, our CEO Byron Holland explains why that matters for privacy, resilience and Canada’s digital sovereignty—especially as trade tensions rise and the USMCA review approaches.

📰 Read the full op-ed now: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-internet-security-email-traffic-trade-friction-geopolitics/?intcmp=gift_subscribed

📣 Calling all Winnipeggers! As digital sovereignty takes centre stage—especially in decentralized spaces like Mastodon—we’re bringing the conversation to Winnipeg.

On June 18, you're invited to Canadians Connected: Winnipeg. Hear from leaders shaping Canada’s internet as they discuss what digital sovereignty means for our shared future. Plus, you can enjoy networking over drinks and nibbles while exploring .CA businesses at our pop-up marketplace.

Register for free: https://cira.ca/en/resources/news/about/canadians-connected-winnipeg

The internet should be a net positive that everyone can access and enjoy.

That’s why CIRA #NetGood Grants fund online safety projects, infrastructure initiatives and policy work that help make Canada’s internet safer, more accessible and more inclusive for everyone. If your work is creating positive digital change, learn more and apply at https://www.cira.ca/grants.

Winnipeg—we'll see you tonight! 🇨🇦

A few spots are still open to join us for a free evening of networking, shopping .CA businesses, a panel on #DigitalSovereignty and more at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Thank you to everyone that's registered!

Lock in your spot while you still can today: cira.ca/winnipeg

🎉 Applications for CIRA #NetGood Grants are now OPEN!

We’re funding projects that improve digital equity, online safety and internet access across Canada. Whether you’re community-led, policy-focused or infrastructure-driven, apply now and get up to $100,000 in grants for your project.

Learn more about the application process by joining one of our webinars on Feb 4 (EN) or Feb 5 (FR): www.cira.ca/grants

🌱 CIRA is proud to operate as a carbon neutral organization. You can now find insights into CIRA's sustainability strategy and watch the story around our first offset investment with the Anew - Quinte Forestry Project by visiting cira.ca/sustainability

Applications for CIRA's #NetGood Grants open next week! If you're thinking about applying for funding for your Canadian internet project, join our upcoming webinars to learn about the application process, funding priorities and what makes a strong proposal.

English: Feb 4 at 2 p.m. ET
French: Feb 5 at 2 p.m. ET

Learn more and register: https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/net-good/expands-close-divides-digital-sovereignty/

Les subventions #NetGood de CIRA peuvent aider à financer des projets axés sur les politiques qui visent à rendre l’Internet du Canada meilleur pour tous. Votre travail contribue-t-il à façonner un avenir numérique plus sûr? Apprenez-en davantage et présentez votre demande : www.cira.ca/subventions

A better internet takes more than technology, strong policies help protect people, build trust and keep communities safe online.

Our #NetGood Grants support policy-driven projects working to make Canada’s internet better for everyone. If your work is shaping a safer digital future, learn more and apply at www.cira.ca/grants

📣 NEW: Today, we're excited to launch CIRA MDR, designed to protect Canadian organizations 24/7 with managed detection and response fully managed by Canadian security experts.

In collaboration with cybersecurity leader Calian, CIRA MDR provides organizations with a sovereignty-first approach to cybersecurity.

Read the full announcement: https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/cybersecurity/mdr-24-7-canadian-cybersecurity/

Your internet has one job. Time for its performance review! 😄 Run a CIRA Internet Performance Test at https://performance.cira.ca.

And if you want a quick guided tour, our walkthrough shows how to run a test and what those mysterious numbers actually mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnqNX-Cq2HA

On #InternationalWomensDay, CIRA is proud to spotlight women across the country who are turning their ideas and skills into thriving businesses while strengthening their communities along the way.

Women entrepreneurs are shaping Canada’s digital economy and we're proud to see that they're trusting their online presences with a .CA.

For #IWD2026 and beyond, we celebrate their leadership and impact.

La période d'envoi des demandes de subventions #NetGood de CIRA s'ouvre bientôt! Si vous envisagez de demander un financement pour votre projet relatif à l'Internet au Canada, participez à l'un de nos webinaires pour en savoir plus sur le processus de candidature, les priorités de financement et les éléments qui font une bonne proposition.

En anglais : 4 février à 14 h HE
En français : 5 février à 14 h HE

En savoir plus et s'inscrire : https://www.cira.ca/fr/ressources/nouvelles/net-good-fr/combler-fosse-souverainete-numerique/

📺 Tune in to An Hour to Give at 12 p.m. tomorrow on Rogers tv Ottawa!

You’ll hear from past and current CIRA #NetGoodGrants recipients on how their projects are changing the lives of Canadians by strengthening internet access, safety and trust across Canada.

If your work is creating positive digital impact in your community, or you have an idea that could, applications for CIRA’s Net Good Grants open soon. Learn more at https://cira.ca/grants

"If you're thinking about targeting Canadians, and you really want to tell a Canadian story, even if you have a .com, you're going to want to get a .CA as well."

📺 Don't miss CIRA's Adam Eisner on Global’s The Morning Show as he explains how a .CA domain can help you tap into the booming “Shop Canadian” movement and why it matters more today than ever 🍁: https://globalnews.ca/video/11095218/how-to-know-if-a-business-is-truly-canadian/

Le service Internet devrait être un avantage net accessible et utilisable par tout le monde.

C’est pourquoi les subventions #NetGood de CIRA finance des projets liés à la sécurité en ligne, des initiatives d’infrastructure et des travaux politiques qui contribuent à rendre l’Internet canadien plus sûr, plus accessible et plus inclusif pour toutes et tous. Si votre travail contribue à un changement numérique positif, renseignez-vous et présentez votre demande à https://www.cira.ca/fr/subventions/

🎉 La période de subventions #NetGood de CIRA est maintenant OUVERTE!

Nous finançons des projets qui améliorent l’équité numérique, la sécurité et l’accès à Internet partout au Canada. Inscrivez-vous à l’un de nos webinaires le 4 fév. (EN) ou le 5 fév. (FR) pour en savoir plus : www.cira.ca/fr/subventions/

Vos objectifs pour la nouvelle année incluent la présentation d’une demande pour une subvention #NetGood de CIRA? Ne manquez pas l’occasion de recevoir jusqu’à 100 000 $ en financement pour soutenir votre projet canadien lié à Internet. Inscrivez-vous pour être avisé·e de l’ouverture de la période d’envoi des demandes pour 2026 à l’aide du formulaire au bas de la page https://www.cira.ca/fr/subventions/.

New Year goals include applying for a CIRA #NetGood grant? Don’t miss out on the chance to receive up to $100,000 in funding to support your Canadian Internet project. Sign up to be notified when 2026 applications open using the form at the bottom of https://www.cira.ca/grants.

📺 Spotted us on An Hour to Give?

Past and current CIRA #NetGoodGrants recipients spotlighted the projects they’re leading to create digital change across Canada—from connecting low-income individuals to the internet to helping communities be safer online. Watch now: https://ottawa.citynews.ca/video/2026/01/10/canadian-internet-registration-authority-an-hour-to-give/

Dreaming of being a changemaker? Learn more about the types of projects we fund at https://cira.ca/grants

🎁 Holiday perks are here! Become a CIRA member for free and unlock exclusive deals from forty Canadian .CA brands—candles, treats, home goods and more.
https://www.cira.ca/en/membership/perks/

Perspectives sur la cybersécurité, magasinage local .CA et art interactif, Canadien·nes branché·es : à Toronto a réuni tous ces éléments lors de notre plus grand événement à ce jour! Vous l’avez manqué? Découvrez les faits saillants dans notre blogue récapitulatif : https://www.cira.ca/fr/ressources/nouvelles/a-propos/canadiens-branchees-toronto-recap/