Does your .CA change the world around you? Enter the 2012 .CA Impact Awards and take your place in Canada’s digital history.

The 2012 .CA Impact Awards are now open for entries.

Winners will receive $5,000 and promotional visibility in .CA communications. That would go a long way to helping a good cause!

We are looking for people who use their .CA websites to make a positive difference. Impact can be social, cultural, political, technological or economic.

There are four categories you can enter:

• Public Sector and Not-for-Profit
• eLearning
• Small Business
• Applications, including gaming and mobile

Visit our website to enter today.

Est-ce que votre .CA change le monde qui vous entoure? Participez aux Prix Impact .CA 2012 et passez à l’histoire numérique canadienne.

Les inscriptions aux Prix Impact .CA 2012 sont maintenant ouvertes.

Les gagnants recevront 5 000 $ et profiteront d’une couverture promotionnelle dans les communications .CA. Voilà qui contribuerait beaucoup à une bonne cause!

Nous sommes à la recherche de personnes qui mettent à profit leur site Web .CA pour faire une différence positive. L’impact peut être de nature sociale, culturelle, politique, technologique ou économique.

Il existe quatre catégories dans lesquelles vous pouvez vous inscrire :

• Secteur public et organisme à but non lucratif
• Apprentissage en ligne
• Petite entreprise
• Applications (y compris les jeux et les applications mobiles)

Inscrivez-vous en ligne dès aujourd’hui.

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has been hosting the second Canadian Internet Forum (CIF), a national forum for dialogue on the development, deployment and governance of the Internet in Canada since November 2011.

CIRA will be closing the online forum for the 2012 CIF on February 12, 2012 to prepare for the CIF national event. This means that you only have four days left to have your voice heard about the Internet in Canada!

We want to hear from you. Please visit http://cif.cira.ca and comment on one of our topics or start your own topic for discussion. Are you interested in security? Cost and speed of broadband? Digital literacy? The sovereignty of the Canadian Internet? Let us know today at http://cif.cira.ca.

This is the second year CIRA hosts a national dialogue on the development of the Internet with the CIF. The 2011 CIF was the first opportunity of its kind for Canadians to have a say on how they would like to see the Internet develop.

On February 27, the results of the online discussion forum will be presented at a national event in Ottawa. The event will also be webcast. We are very excited that star of CBC’s The Dragons’ Den Robert Hejavec will be delivering the keynote presentation at the CIF event. A panel that draws from a diverse section of the Internet community will also be part of the event. Panellists include Micahel Geist (University of Ottawa), Steve Anderson (Open Media), Bill Graham (Internet Society), Bertrand de la Chapelle (OpenWSIS Initiative), and Frédérick Gaudreau (Sûreté du Québec).

Registration for the CIF national event is free and open to all Canadians. More information is available at http://www.regonline.ca/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventId=1049659.

The result of the 2012 CIF will be a white paper for presentation to the international Internet Governance Forum (IGF), a United Nations entity where nations, the private sector and non-governmental organizations convene to discuss Internet-related issues.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at mark.buell@cira.ca.

Help shape our Internet, our future

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is seeking applications for its Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee helps build CIRA’s board of directors–representing a wide range of views and interests towards contributing to Canada’s Internet policy.

This two-year term allows you to lend your leadership and Internet expertise to build our board of directors. It means a valuable contribution to the strategic direction of .CA and Canadian Internet policy and gives you the opportunity to network with other professionals across Canada.

More info on what’s involved and what you get out of it…

How to apply:
Interested individuals are invited to submit their application between January 3 and 20 by visiting CIRAelections.ca

About CIRA:
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is the organization that manages Canada’s .CA domain name registry, develops and implements policies that support Canada’s Internet community and represents the .CA registry internationally.

For additional information, please contact:
Heather Downs-MacIntosh
Communications Specialist
613-237-5335 or 877-860-1411, ext. 269
nomcom2012@cira.ca

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Contribuez à façonner notre Internet et notre avenir

l’Autorité canadienne pour les enregistrements Internet (ACEI) cherches des candidates pour devenir membre du Comité des mises en candidature. Le Comité des mises en candidature contribue à bâtir un conseil d’administration représentatif d’un vaste éventail de points de vue et d’intérêts qui s’emploie à définir l’orientation stratégique .CA ainsi qu’à contribuer à la politique en matière d’Internet au Canada.

Comme membre du Comité, vous réaliserez un mandat de deux ans dont l’objectif consiste à mettre sur pied un Conseil d’administration élu par les membres .CA . Vous aurez la chance d’apporterez une contribution précieuse à l’orientation stratégique .CA et à la politique régissant Internet au Canada, et, réseauterez et apprendrez au contact de professionnels et de professionnelles provenant de tout le Canada.

Plus d’information à-propos des qualités d’un membre et les avantages…

Comment appliquer :
Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à soumettre leur demande du 3 au 20 janvier. ElectionsACEI.ca

À propos de l’ACEI :

L’Autorité canadienne pour les enregistrements Internet (ACEI) est l’organisme qui gère le registre canadien des noms de domaine .CA, élabore et applique les politiques qui appuient la communauté Internet du Canada et représente le Canada sur la scène internationale.

Pour obtenir plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec :

Heather Downs-MacIntosh
Spécialiste, Communications
613-237-5335 ou 877-860-1411, poste 269
nomcom2012@acei.ca

Strategic Internal Communications for Government: How To Use Social Media And Traditional Communications To Engage Employees, Drive Performance And Add Value

January 23 – 26, 2012, Ottawa, Ontario

• January 23 & 26, 2012: Pre- & Post-Conference Workshops (consultants only)
• January 24 & 25, 2012: Plenary/General Session Presentations

This conference has been researched with and designed for FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, and MUNICIPAL Managers, Directors, Analysts, Leaders, Officers, Administrators, Specialists, Advisors, Coordinators, Staff, Assistants & Consultants.

To be considered as a speaker please submit an abstract to erin@aliconferences.com no later than Friday August 26th. Abstracts are to be a 2 paragraph summary of the case study you wish to present, topics you will cover, and 3 to 4 bullet points listing key takeaways for attendees.

IABC Ottawa’s 2011 Excel Awards Gala takes place on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Reserve your spot now to be a part of this exhibition of Ottawa’s communications, marketing and creative design talent. 

Join IABC Ottawa, industry leaders, your peers and colleagues for the only event in the National Capital Region that awards work from across the fields. Held within the historic walls of the newly renovated Canadian Museum of Nature, the evening will celebrate the achievements of our industry with the inspired catering of Thyme & Again, live entertainment, plenty of mingling time and champagne to toast award winners. 

Even if you did not submit an entry for the 2011 Excel Awards, you can join the celebration of our community’s communications, marketing and creative design leaders.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street
6:00 p.m.  Food & cocktails
7:30 p.m.  Awards presentation followed by champagne & dessert reception

Cost:
$100 – members
$110 – non-members
$65 – students

Register here today!

CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau sponsor, CIRA, is looking for Board members.

CIRA’s Board of Directors has a unique role to play in setting policy and strategy to help CIRA continue to be a leading-edge organization that strives for excellence as a registry and supports Canadians in building their presence in the global digital economy.

Becoming a CIRA Board Member is a unique opportunity to work with Canada’s Internet leaders as they develop strategy and policy that position .CA for operational excellence. You’ll gain valuable insight and experience around technical innovation, Canada and international Internet policy and organizational governance.

Members of CIRA’s Board of Directors are remunerated for their time and reimbursed for expenses. For more details visit http://cira.ca/board-compensation

The yearly commitment from Directors include five in-person meetings in various cities across Canada and committee work.

CIRA is looking for professional Canadians with Board experience and/or an interest in technology and the Internet. Expertise in one of the following would be an asset: accounting, law, marketing and communications or technology.

Submit an application by June 10. CIRA’s nomination committee will review applications and select the Final Nomination Committee Slate, which will be voted on by CIRA Members during the September.

For more information and to apply visit: www.ciraelections.ca

Should you have any questions, please contact Julie Lepine at nominations2011@cira.ca.

About CIRA

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority is the member-driven organization that manages Canada’s .CA domain name registry, develops and implements policies that support Canada’s Internet community, and represents the .CA registry internationally.

.CA’s growth since CIRA’s founding just over 10 years ago has been dramatic. More than 1.6-million .CA domain names have been registered and we continue to experience a healthy annual growth rate of 18 per cent.

As stewards of the .CA domain space, CIRA plays a mission-critical role in ensuring that key parts of the Internet’s infrastructure in Canada are continuously and securely available. We do this for the benefit of all Canadians.

CIRA continues to grow and mature as it moves forward from its early goal of establishing Canada’s key Internet infrastructure, to a longer-term vision of being the preferred domain choice of Canadians. This vision is underpinned by our commitment to a world-class .CA product, best-of-breed customer service and internal processes and policies that characterize a mature and professional organization.

CIRA’s Board of Directors plays a key role in this.

To learn more, visit www.cira.ca.

Canadian Public Relations Conference
THE POWER OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Saint John, New Brunswick
June 5-7, 2011

This year’s Canadian Public Relations Conference offers you outstanding professional development and networking opportunities combined with genuine Maritime hospitality. We thought you would be interested in hearing about the “Power of PR” conference. Over two and half days, five keynote speakers including Len Brooks, Sean Wise, Dave Carroll, Mitch Joel and Eric (Ric) Young, plenary speakers Jeff Ansell and Peggie Pelosi, as well as numerous workshop presenters, will provide stimulating ideas and practical advice on a wide variety of topics relevant to the communications industry.

Put your superhero skills to use during an evening of “Superhero Training” in Rockwood Park. Enjoy a lobster dinner and entertainment by Sons of Maxwell for a “Maritime Kitchen Party.” You won’t be the only caped crusader at the 2011 Awards of Excellence Gala dinner.  The Gala celebrates the outstanding achievements of public relations professionals as we recognize their work and personal accomplishments.

Don’t delay! Unite with your fellow industry superheroes today!

To view our updated agenda, please visit: www.cprs.ca/saintjohn2011/

To register for the conference, please visit: www.cprs.ca/saintjohn2011/registration.aspx

Show your support for these national conference partners: CNW Group, Marketwire, The Canadian Press, City of Saint John, Hudson Design Group, Communications and Public Relations Foundation, DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, Emera, Frischkorn Audiovisual, Gilles Bureau, Moosehead Breweries, NATIONAL Public Relations, Partnership Group – Sponsorship Specialists, Saint John Port Authority, Irving Oil, Business Wire, Cision, FPinfomart, MediaMiser, MyMediaInfo, News Canada and Royal Roads University.

Announcing a new Meetup for Third Tuesday Ottawa!

What: As Google Sees It: Jacob Glick

When: Monday, March 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM

Price: $10.00 per person

Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 73 York St. Ottawa

We live in a Google world. Google Search. Google Reader. Google Maps. GMail, Google Translate, Google Docs, Blogger. Android. Chrome. Google News. Google seems to reach into every aspect of our online lives.

But will it stay that way? If there is one constant on the Internet, it is the inevitability of change. And that’s not just change in technology. That’s change in how we use it, how we relate to one another, how we see institutions and our expectations of them. What we find useful today we might not find useful tomorrow.

The next speaker at Third Tuesday Ottawa will be Jacob Glick, Senior Policy Counsel at Google. This role at Google gives him a unique perspective on many of the most important issues that will shape the continuing evolution of the Internet and how Google itself is evolving to maintain its relevance and to live up to its motto, “Don’t be evil.”

Agenda:
6:30 – 7:10 Networking
7:10 – 7:30 Tech Presentation: Automated Sentiment Analysis
7:30 – 8:15 Jacob Glick
8:15 – ? Mix and mingle with new and old friends

Third Tuesday Sponsors:
CNW Group, Rogers Communications, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, Radian6 andFairmont Hotels and Resorts. Thanks to these sponsors, Third Tuesday is able to program great speakers in cities across Canada, including Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa.

Student Admission:
We want students to be able to participate. So, if you’re a student, simply present your valid student ID at the registration desk and we’ll refund your admission fee. Courtesy of Thornley Fallis.

Website:
http://www.meetup.com/third-tuesday-ottawa/events/16954603/

This year, the CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau chapter is celebrating its 41^st year of operation in the National Capital Region. Year after year, we strive to provide PR and communications professionals with professional development and networking opportunities to expand their careers. These events would not be possible without the help of our generous sponsors who support the chapter’s mandate. Please take the time to view our sponsors profiles below, as we thank them for their continuing support.

CNW Group

CNW Group (www.newswire.ca) is Canada’s leading newswire provider, offering bilingual service and expansive networks that reach key media and market points locally, nationally and globally.  CNW is where both traditional and online media look first for direct-from-source content relevant to their communities.

Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)

CIRA (www.cira.ca) is the member-driven organization that manages Canada’s .CA domain name registry, develops and implements policies that support Canada’s Internet community, and represents the .CA registry internationally. CIRA’s .CA Impact Awards (www.imapctawards.ca) recognize .CA websites and applications in four categories: E-Learning, Small Business, Not-For-Profit and Web Technologies.

Thornley Fallis

Thornley Fallis (www.thornleyfallis.ca) is an integrated communications agency that designs strategic communications programs and products that help brands build and sustain positive relationships with their audiences. 76design is TF’s creative services and web development unit. Corum (www.corumapp.ca) is the firm’s online engagement and consultation application.

Duocom Canada

Duocom (www.duocom.ca) is one of Canada’s finest audio-visual rental and event staging companies.  They regularly stage multi-day conferences, trade shows, galas, AGMs, product launches, board meetings, town halls, news conferences, seminars and workshops.  Their product offerings include projectors, LCD monitors, video cameras, lighting, professional audio, microphones, simultaneous interpretation systems, audience response keypads, videoconferencing and webcasting.

News Canada

For almost 30 years, News Canada (www.newscanada.ca) has been providing the media with ready-to-use, timely, credible and copyright-free news content. Editors, broadcasters, web and video content providers rely on News Canada for newsworthy content to effectively enhance their websites, newspapers and broadcasts. Content is made available to you, the media, in the format you need, when you need it.

Jana Chytilova Photography

Jana Chytilova (www.sportsshooter.com/jana) has been working as a full-time, professional photographer for more than 10 years. She photographs portraits, receptions, events and sporting activities. She can be reached at jchytil@sympatico.ca.