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Get Involved: Why CIRA’s 2025 Board Election and AGM Matter for Every .CA Registrant

If you own a .CA domain name, you’re already part of one of the most trusted online communities in the world. That’s in large part because .CA is securely managed by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) under strong Canadian governance, with limited to Canadian registrants, backed by high security standards, and significant reinvestment of…

Phone call security scam warning

Attention to all Internet users, a new scam is running around, using the Canadian Internet Registration Authority’s (CIRA) name. The targets have been mainly .CA domain holders, but those with other domains should also be aware. The scam begins with a phone call, allegedly from CIRA. The caller will then ask for your computer’s information…

Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) Board Elections – Campaign Forum Has Begun!

You can play an important role in growing Canada’s Internet domain and shaping our Internet and our future. The Campaign Forum for the 2012 CIRA Board of Directors Election began yesterday at noon. The Forum provides candidates, .CA Members and the general public an opportunity to discuss viewpoints, concerns and positions related to how candidates…

Become a Member of CIRA’s Board of Directors

CIRA’s Nomination Committee is currently looking for applicants for CIRA’s Board of Directors. CIRA is seeking candidates interested in helping Canadians build their presence in the global digital economy, creating policies, and building strategies to help CIRA continue to grow. Experience in accounting, law, marketing and communications or technology would be an asset. There will…

Become a CIRA Board Member – Help Shape the Canadian Internet and our Future

Starting August 2 to August 15, 2011, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority’s (CIRA) is accepting applications for interested individuals across Canada to fill an open position on its Board of Directors. Professional Canadians with Board experience and/or an interest in technology and the Internet are encouraged to apply. Expertise in one of the following areas…

CIRA 2010 Board of Director Election Results

With a 32% increase in voter participation in the 2010 Board of Directors election, CIRA Members have elected four Candidates from the Nomination Committee Slate and one Candidate from the Members’ Slate to CIRA’s Board of Directors. The successful Candidates from the Nomination Committee Slate include: Paul Anderson Louise Macdonald Rowena Liang John King On…

2009 CIRA Board Election

CIRA’s annual election for board members begins September 23 and runs through 30, 2009. Vote on-line at CIRA’s website by clicking here between noon (12:00) Ottawa time September 23, 2009 to noon (12:00) Ottawa time September 30, 2009. Voting will be done through a “split ballot”. -three Directors will be elected from the Final Nomination…