Collectivit�
ing�nieuse de la P�ninsule acadienne (CIPA) inc. launches New Brunswick
Information Technology Week and its portal site
Paquetville,
Friday, May 2, 2021 - Today, in the presence of representatives from the
different levels of government, several dignitaries, partners and guests,
the Collectivit� ing�nieuse de la P�ninsule acadienne (CIPA) inc., in
cooperation with the provincial IT Week committee, launched New Brunswick
Information Technology Week, and the CIPA's portal site: http://peninsuleacadienne.ca.
The Smart Communities program was launched in 1999 under the Connecting
Canadians initiative, a project aimed at making Canada the most connected
country in the world. The following year, the Acadian Peninsula joined the
inititative, with its proposition being chosen as New Brunswick's
demonstration project. Since then, many other projects have emerged across
the country. According to Mr. Jacques L�ger, CIPA's Director General,
\"the CIPA project is a societal project, focusing on the integration
of information and communications technologies into rural
communities.\" The CIPA project has three main components:
community involvement and project management, which has generated
unprecedented interest in the community with regards to its efforts in
integrating information and communications technologies to community and
business life, support services, consisting of a series of training and
communication activities focused on introducing the community to the use of
information and communications technologies, and smart services.
This last component encompasses the implementation of the network's
operations, the Acadian Peninsula web portal, the Community Access Centers
(CAC), the Community Training and Education Centers (CTEC), the Business and
Economic Development Network, the Towns, Villages and Local Service
Districts network and the Health and Wellness Network.
In addition to these various projects, the Collectivit� ing�nieuse de la
P�ninsule acadienne (CIPA) inc. will, at the province's request, manage New
Brunswick's Broadband for Rural and Northern Development project. It is also
currently pursuing various avenues that could soon connect it to the global
marketplace. The CIPA was also chosen as the organization responsible for
the provincial launch of Information Technology Week. \"We are proud to
have a week dedicated to the celebration and discovery of information
technologies in New Brunswick, and applaud the wonderful efforts being made
in the province\", says Gilles Volp�, co-president of New Brunswick IT
Week 2003. \"Information Technology week is for everyone: students,
seniors, teachers, youths, public servants and members of the private
sector. We encourage everyone to actively participate in the various
information sessions and events, but above all we invite you to join us in
our celebration and discovery of information technologies, in New
Brunswick.\" The CIPA will, in turn, take advantage of this opportunity
to launch another important initiative, yet again adding on to the valuable
services it offers the community.
CIPA took advantage of this opportunity to officially launch its portal site
http://peninsuleacadienne.ca,
created to promote communication and exchange in the community. A multitude
of information regarding all aspects of life in the Acadian Peninsula is
available on the website. The portal offers access to newsgroups, chat
groups, feature stories, a directory of employers and organizations, a
calendar of events, etc. A mascot for the new portal site was also
introduced, as well as a contest to find this newcomer a suitable name.
Contest details can be found at http://peninsuleacadienne.ca.
In order to maximize its impact on the community, the CIPA has chosen to
target various groups and organizations that will enjoy a visit of its
headquarters, throughout the week. \"We believe this approach will have
a lasting impact on the community and users. The various presentations will
be customized to specific needs and will offer a better understanding of the
opportunities available through the CIPA\", concluded Mr. Jacques
L�ger.
Information : Jacques L�ger
Director General
Collectivit� Ing�nieuse de la P�ninsule acadienne (CIPA) Inc.
Telephone : (506) 764-1030
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