The following topics for discussion are based on a national survey of Canadians on Internet-related issues that CIRA conducted in September 2011:

Challenges of the Internet, including the following

• Security and safety on the Internet: including topics such as stability and security of the Internet, viruses, spam, and cyber-crime.
• Access and cost: including topics such as accessibility, high speeds and reliable connections, and Canada’s technical infrastructure.
• Digital literacy: including topics such as privacy, parental controls, educating people how to use the Internet, lack of digital literacy, and language barriers.
• Policy and governance: including topics such as content regulating, general regulation of the Internet, and net neutrality.

Opportunities for success of the Internet

• Education/digital literacy: including topics such as privacy, education, and research.
• Digital economy: including topics such as business and marketing opportunities, jobs, and online banking.
• Communications: including topics such as improved communications, access to information and knowledge, global connections, and social media and networking.
• Technology and regulation: including topics such as regulatory/privacy/security issues and wireless technology/progress.

We have used the survey findings to prepare these topics for your feedback.

We will keep adding new topics, so please check back frequently.

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