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2013
- April 4, 2013
Minister of Industry Approves CANARIE Plan
Minister of Industry, the Honourable Christian Paradis, approved the cost-recovery business plan developed by CANARIE. This approval triggered the release of CANARIE funding for years two and three of its current mandate. CANARIE funding for its current three-year mandate is $62 million.
The cost-recovery recommendations outlined in the plan include direct and indirect cost sharing, cost-reduction initiatives, and fees for advanced network services. Overall, the cost recovery plan calls for $11.72 million in total cost recovery over the course of CANARIE’s mandate. - February 14, 2013
CANARIE Connection-Fee Consultation Results
CANARIE has completed its stakeholder consultation process, which was designed to gather feedback from its community on the concept of, and potential mechanisms for, connection fees. - January 31, 2013
CANARIE adds leaders in telco, high-tech, entrepreneurship to Board of Directors
Board composition reflects impact of CANARIE on network innovation, advanced technology and small business in Canada
Alain Brisson
VP Sales for Quebec for
Bell Business MarketsRalph Chapman
Vice-President, Public Sector
IBM Canada Ltd.Sylvie LaPerrière
Program Manager, Network Content Distribution
GoogleLucie Laplante
Vice-President, Finance
Rogers CommunicationsChris Lumb
CEO
TEC Edmonton - January 8, 2013
CANARIE launches program for entrepreneurs!
Free cloud computing resources from CANARIE help Canadian entrepreneurs reduce time and cost of product development.
2012
- December 21, 2012
Santa goes digital!
Santa Claus (also known as Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and Saint Nickolas), is sending his pre-Christmas greetings to Canadians via the CANARIE ultra high-speed research and education network; cites time crunch, reindeer wear and tear, for decision to send holiday greetings via CANARIE. - December 14, 2012
CANARIE solicits community feedback.
The government has asked CANARIE to develop cost-recovery options. Specifically the government has requested a plan that “features how CANARIE will, as much as possible over the three year period from 2012-2015, recover its Eligible Project costs resulting from Eligible Projects.”
CANARIE is seeking input from its stakeholder community on how best to meet the government's request. CANARIE has developed a discussion paper that provides additional context and information, and asks members of the community to provide written feedback regarding specific questions. CANARIE has also scheduled a series of conference calls to solicit additional feedback from members of our stakeholder communities. - December 13, 2012
Déjà vu all over again?
CANARIE and BCNET help break another world record for data transfer! - November 29, 2012
One million logins per month!
When visiting an institution, faculty, staff, and students seamlessly access free, secure campus Wi-Fi networks using eduroam, a service of CANARIE’s Canadian Access Federation - October 21, 2012
Jim Roche, CANARIE President and CEO, receives Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Jim Roche was recognized for his contribution to the advancement of Canada’s high-tech sector, where he has enjoyed a successful career in both the public and private sectors. - September 14, 2012
CANARIE Connections Newsletter - August 8, 2012
Government of Canada confirms $62 million investment in CANARIE - July 10, 2012
CANARIE and BCNET support global project: Slice Around the World - July 4, 2012
Big day for Big Science! - June 6, 2012
CANARIE and BCNET help Canadians get ready for IPv6 transition. - May 22, 2012
Canadian Access Federation to Join Europe's eduGAIN - May 14, 2012
CANARIE Upgrades Innovation Corridor Between Calgary and Edmonton - April 27, 2012
Demonstration of CANARIE-funded Science Studio Platform in Brazil - April 16, 2012
Canada's national Science and Technology Museums are now on Canada's fastest digital network. - March 29, 2012
Government of Canada invests $40 million in CANARIE - March 22, 2012
CANARIE and ACORN-NS Build Digital Nova Scotia Together - February 28, 2012
CANARIE Helps Take Students to the Ocean Floor - February 21, 2102
Giving Universities More Bang for Their Buck - February 16, 2102
CANARIE and BCNET help bring Canadian Science Alive - February 15, 2012
Canada's Small Businesses Get a Boost - January 23, 2012
The CANARIE Network Effect = Jobs - January 16, 2012
Environmental research strengthened - January 12, 2012
Our ears are ringing!
2011
- December 20, 2011
CANARIE pumps new blood into cardiology research. - December 13, 2011
Astronomical amount of data travels across Western Canada to support space research - November 24, 2011
CANARIE and CUCCIO enable research, discovery and learning on the move! - November 16, 2011
Demonstrating the Future of Canadian Digital Infrastructure - November 9, 2011
DAIR: Is time on your side? - November 7, 2011
CANARIE punches above its weight! - November 3, 2011
CANARIE Appears Before Finance Committee - October 24, 2011
IPv6 is coming! - October 20, 2011
CANARIE Supports Arctic Research - October 12, 2011
Kathryn Anthonisen appointed CANARIE's Vice President, Marketing - October 12, 2011
CEO Transition at CANARIE - September 21, 2011
CANARIE's "Digital Highway" a Critical Enabler - September 14, 2011
CANARIE a proud partner of Research Data Summit - September 7, 2011
CANARIE makes the grade! - July 6, 2011
Canada plays critical role in world's largest scientific initiative - June 30, 2011
CANARIE Connections — June 2011 - June 16, 2011
Big Data Feeding Canadian Research and Innovation - June 8, 2011
World IPv6 Day — CANARIE is on board! - June 6, 2011
CANARIE announces results of survey - May 3, 2011
Digital Innovators Unite and Blog at Canada 3.0 - April 4, 2011
CANARIE DAIRs Technology Entrepreneurs to Accelerate Innovation - March 28, 2011
Changes at the Top at CANARIE - March 9, 2011
CANARIE Builds Momentum for Innovation in the ICT Sector - March 4, 2011
Canada’s digital infrastructure extending its reach - February 2, 2011
Quick Riffs on a Fast Network - January 31, 2011
Canadian-developed Advanced Traffic Research and Innovation Network to Tackle World's Traffic Challenges
2010
- December 21, 2010
CANARIE invites proposals to leverage network access and advance cutting-edge research - December 14, 2010
CANARIE launches DAIR, a $3M pilot program to help Canadian high-tech firms innovate and accelerate commercialization - October 18, 2010
First research & education network in North America to demonstrate 100G on a production network - June 29, 2010
Cybera Launches Solar-Powered Datacentre In Canada’s First “Green” Internet - June 7, 2010
Canadian researcher wins prestigious international award - May 31, 2010
The ocean comes alive as CANARIE helps the Canadian Museum of Nature engage the child in all of us - May 27, 2010
CANARIE adding organizational bench strength to drive leading-edge network evolution - May 17, 2010
A world of research resources is just a click away - May 11, 2010
CANARIE extends next-generation internet protocol - May 10, 2010
CANARIE announces funding to support new connections to Canada’s high speed research and innovation network - April 19, 2010
Preserving knowledge for our children’s children – and beyond - April 12, 2010
Former CANARIE technology leader celebrated - April 12, 2010
Advanced networks + innovative thinking = a new approach to medical education - April 6, 2010
Canada augments global effort to unlock cancer’s secrets - March 25, 2010
Canadian Space Agency to use sophisticated computing platform, created under a CANARIE-funded program, to help scientists understand the impact of the upper atmosphere on our planet - February 1, 2010
Guy Bujold steps down as President and CEO of CANARIE - January 26, 2010
Canada’s social sciences tap into the power and security of the CANARIE Network - January 7, 2010
ACORN-NS and CANARIE go green with bullfrog power
2009
- December 14, 2009
Bill St. Arnaud Steps Down as Chief Research Officer of CANARIE - December 4, 2009
NORDUnet and CANARIE Partnership Establishes New Trans-Atlantic Polar Network Connections - November 17, 2009
A “Green” Feather in Canada's Cap Heading to Copenhagen Climate Conference - October 22, 2009
Former CANARIE President Honoured at University of Manitoba - October 13, 2009
CANARIE Invests Millions More in Cutting-Edge Canadian Research; Nine New IT Projects Win $10.5 Million in Funding - October 13, 2009
Juniper Networks and CANARIE Bolster Canada's Ability to Conduct Big Science and Data-Driven Research - October 13, 2009
CANARIE: A Proud Contributor to Summit 09 in Banff Alberta - June 26, 2009
CANARIE Strengthens its Board of Directors with Canadian Industry and Research Leaders at the Frontiers of Science, Technology and Innovation - June 1, 2009
CANARIE Announces $3 Million Call for Proposals to Fuel the Development of Advanced Computing and Networking Technologies that Reduce Carbon Emissions and Help to Slow the Rate of Global Warming - May 29, 2009
CANARIE Launches a $2 Million Call for Proposals to Expand Canada's Advanced Network Capability, Connect Innovators and Unleash New Research Possibilities - March 12, 2009
CANARIE adds eight connections to its Network - February 17, 2009
CANARIE announces $12 million second round of Network-Enabled Platforms Program - February 3, 2009
CANARIE Inc. announces initiative to lay foundation for zero carbon economy
2008
- October 10, 2008
Research and business leaders gather in Toronto – look to innovation and "jobs of the future" - September 8, 2008
New optical link to Newfoundland - July 29, 2008
CANARIE Inc. announces Network-Enabled Platform Projects - July 28, 2008
CANARIE Inc. welcomes CTO Éric Bernier - June 27, 2008
CANARIE Elects New Board - June 26, 2008
CANARIE Inc. announces Network-Enabled Platform Projects - April 29, 2008
Theatre Over Advanced Networks Wins Canadian Partner an International Award - April 29, 2008
CANARIE and Industry Canada Look to the Future - March 11, 2008
Concordia University Student wins CANARIE Inc. Contest - January 22, 2008
CANARIE Inc. Appoints New President and CEO