CIRA - Canadian Internet Registration Authority

CIRA - Canadian Internet Registration Authority We are CIRA, guardians of the .CA domain, champions of internet in Canada!

We manage the .CA domain name for all Canadians and bring new products to market to make Canada’s Internet safer and stronger.

Back-to-school shopping may not be most parents’ idea of fun. But for our members, it has its perks!CIRA members get spe...
08/26/2026

Back-to-school shopping may not be most parents’ idea of fun. But for our members, it has its perks!

CIRA members get special discounts on classroom essentials like notebooks from Paste n' Paper and eco-friendly lunch bags and wraps from Periwinkle Designs. Discover all our membership perks and sign up today: https://www.cira.ca/en/membership/perks/

Le magasinage de la rentrée scolaire n’est peut-être pas l’idée que la plupart des parents se font du plaisir. Mais pour nos membres, il a ses avantages!

Les membres de CIRA bénéficient de rabais spéciaux sur des articles essentiels pour la classe, comme les carnets de notes de Paste n' Paper, ainsi que sur les sacs à lunch et les emballages écologiques de Periwinkle Designs. Découvrez tous les avantages de l’adhésion et inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui : https://www.cira.ca/fr/adhesion/avantages/

We’ve partnered with .CA businesses to bring CIRA members exclusive offers to support and celebrate small, local, Canadian businesses.

CIRA and Manitoba Education Research & Learning Information Networks - Merlin are expanding their partnership to bring C...
08/25/2026

CIRA and Manitoba Education Research & Learning Information Networks - Merlin are expanding their partnership to bring CIRA Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to schools, post-secondary institutions and public-sector organizations across Manitoba.

Backed by Canadian cybersecurity experts and infrastructure, CIRA MDR will help organizations identify threats sooner, respond faster and keep the systems their communities rely on protected.

Learn more in our new announcement.

Manitoba Education Research and Learning Information Networks will offer Managed Detection and Response to help schools and public-sector organizations strength

08/21/2026

First impressions matter, and your website is no exception. 🍁

What does your website say about your business in the first few seconds? Even before the very first click, a .CA is the best way to instantly signal to Canadians that you’re a trusted, local Canadian business.

Make your first impression count at choose.ca.

It’s the 10th consecutive year that CIRA has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. And ...
08/20/2026

It’s the 10th consecutive year that CIRA has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. And while we’re quite proud of that, we’re even more proud of what’s behind it: the organization and culture we’ve built.

One that’s driven by purpose, where connections are built online and off, and where we thrive with candour and accountability. Learn more about our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and what makes CIRA a workplace our employees are proud to call theirs: https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/about/what-makes-cira-a-great-place-to-work/

C’est la 10e année consécutive où CIRA a été désignée comme l’un des meilleurs employeurs de la région de la capitale nationale. Et bien que nous en soyons très fiers, nous sommes encore plus fiers de ce qui se cache derrière cette reconnaissance : l’organisation et la culture que nous avons mises en place.

Une organisation animée par une mission, où les liens se tissent en ligne et hors ligne, et où nous nous épanouissons grâce à la franchise et à la responsabilisation. Découvrez notre proposition de valeur pour les employé·es (PVE) et ce qui fait de CIRA un lieu de travail qui fait la fierté de nos employé·es.

Discover why CIRA is one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 10th year and how purpose, connection and trust shape our culture.

We're living in the age of AI. But are we also entering an age of distrust? Our latest Canadian Internet Trends findings...
08/19/2026

We're living in the age of AI. But are we also entering an age of distrust?

Our latest Canadian Internet Trends findings reveal that while nearly half of Canadians now use generative AI, many remain uneasy about how it's developed and the risks it poses. Learn more in our latest blog:
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/state-of-internet/canadians-are-using-ai-more-but-do-we-trust-it/

Nous vivons à l’ère de l’IA. Mais entrons-nous aussi dans une ère de méfiance?

Les plus récents résultats de notre Rapport sur les tendances en matière d’Internet au Canada révèlent que, même si près de la moitié des Canadien·nes utilisent désormais l’IA générative, bon nombre demeurent préoccupé·es par la façon dont elle est développée et par les risques qu’elle présente. Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre dernier article:
https://www.cira.ca/fr/ressources/nouvelles/etat-de-linternet/canadians-are-using-ai-more-but-do-we-trust-it/

Discover why generative AI use is rising among Canadians and why trust hasn't kept pace, with insights from CIRA’s Canadian Internet Trends 2026 report. (153 characters)

08/14/2026

We wrapped up our time at AccessFest by asking vendors one final question: why does a .CA matter for your business? From building trust to celebrating their Canadian identity, hear why these entrepreneurs chose to make .CA part of their story:

08/12/2026

Our favourite part of AccessFest? The conversations. We spoke with inspiring AccessFest vendors about why visibility and representation matters. Their voices are a powerful reminder that representation creates opportunity. Here’s what they had to say.

That video of a politician. A celebrity endorsement. Even a call from a loved one. Would you know if it was real? Deepfa...
08/11/2026

That video of a politician. A celebrity endorsement. Even a call from a loved one. Would you know if it was real?

Deepfakes are becoming part of everyday life online, and they're changing what Canadians trust. See what our latest Canadian Internet Trends findings reveal about what's driving this shift and why trust online is under pressure: www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/state-of-internet/growing-online-threats-are-eroding-canadians-trust/

Cette vidéo d’un politicien. Cette recommandation d’une célébrité. Ou même un appel d’un proche. Sauriez-vous reconnaître ce qui est réel?

Les hypertrucages font désormais partie du quotidien en ligne et changent ce à quoi les Canadien·nes accordent leur confiance. Découvrez ce que révèlent les plus récents résultats de notre Rapport sur les tendances en matière d’Internet au Canada sur les facteurs à l’origine de ce changement et les raisons pour lesquelles la confiance en ligne est mise à rude épreuve: www.cira.ca/fr/ressources/nouvelles/etat-de-linternet/les-menaces-en-ligne-de-plus-en-plus-nombreuses-affaiblissent-la-confiance-des-canadien%c2%b7nes/

08/10/2026

We were proud to support AccessFest Toronto, a festival built on joy, community and the belief that a more accessible future is already in motion. The AccessFest Vendor Market gave us the opportunity to connect with inspiring entrepreneurs and celebrate what's possible when inclusion leads. Here's a peek at the day!

Nous avons été fier·ères de soutenir AccessFest Toronto, un festival fondé sur la joie, la communauté et la conviction qu’un avenir plus accessible approche. Le marché des exposant·es d’AccessFest nous a permis d’entrer en contact avec des entrepreneur·ses inspirant·es et de célébrer tout ce qui est possible lorsque l’inclusion ouvre la voie. Voici un aperçu de cette belle journée!

In Canada, “fair season” isn’t just July and August, it's all year ‘round! Dive in and explore our roundup of fun, uniqu...
08/10/2026

In Canada, “fair season” isn’t just July and August, it's all year ‘round! Dive in and explore our roundup of fun, unique and straight-up iconic fairs from B.C. to Atlantic Canada.

https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/fairs-canada/

Au Canada, la « saison des foires » ne se limite pas aux mois de juillet et d’août, elle dure toute l’année! Faites un tour d’horizon et découvrez des foires divertissantes, uniques et emblématiques, de la Colombie-Britannique aux provinces de l’Atlantique.

Explore our roundup of some of the most iconic, family-friendly fairs across Canada, taking place all year round.

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