CIRA - Canadian Internet Registration Authority

10/23/2026

Honest Entrepreneurship: three entrepreneurs, three businesses, three stories. 🍁

This , we asked the owners of Makatew, Chayle Jewellery and Mural Magic to get honest about entrepreneurship, from where they started and what they’ve learned to the real advice they have after creating businesses of their own.

🔗 makatew.ca
🔗 chayle.ca
🔗 muralmagic.ca

Every Canadian small business has a story. Start yours with .CA at choose.ca.

10/22/2026

On November 12, Canadians Connected is landing in !

Our pop-up marketplace will showcase 14 local .CA businesses:

Black Candle Print Co. (blackcandleprint.ca)
Alexander Henry Coffee (alexanderhenrycoffee.ca)
Malty and Hoppy Delicacy (maltyandhoppydelicacy.ca)
Rare Olive (rareolive.ca)
Rollke (rollke.ca)
SBK Decor (sbkdecor.ca)
Studio Syd (studiosyd.ca)
Elle Makes (ellemakes.ca)
Nectar Reserve (nectarreserve.ca)
Nat's Savon Co (natssavonco.ca)
Just Simply XO (justsimplyxo.ca)
LivLush inc. (livlush.ca)
Blowing Smoke Hot Sauce (blowingsmoke.ca)
Made of Honour Co. (madeofhonour.ca)

Plus, enjoy complimentary cocktails and bites, networking, a headshot lounge and hear from top experts as they share practical tips for becoming your family's "Home CTO," from managing online privacy to protecting against scams and cyber threats.

➡️ Save your spot for free today by visiting cira.ca/kw

10/21/2026

Digital sovereignty is changing how Canadian organizations approach cybersecurity. 🇨🇦

According to our 2026 CIRA Cybersecurity Survey, 91% of cybersecurity decision-makers say keeping their cybersecurity data stored and processed in Canada is important.

What does this mean for Canada's cybersecurity industry? Find out in the first blog of our four-part series:

Every year CIRA commissions an annual survey asking Canadian cybersecurity decision-makers to share their views and experiences throughout all stages of a cyber incident—from risk assessments to…

10/21/2026

Maybe you’ve heard the “job you love” joke floating around the internet. But for Canadian business owner Dave Lafreniere, building a business really started with finding a way to turn his passion into what he does every day.

For , we caught up with Dave, the artist and entrepreneur behind Mural Magic (muralmagic.ca)—yes, he’s behind those amazing wall murals that turn mundane places like schools, stores and dental offices into something special.

He shared his experience running a business in Canada, the work that goes into creating his murals and what entrepreneurship has taught him along the way. And his advice for anyone thinking about starting a business in Canada? “Just go for it.”

Follow along as we spotlight the unique stories of Canadian business owners this week, and start yours with .CA at choose.ca.

10/20/2026

After years in the jewellery industry and her own experience creating, Chayle Bowen took the leap and launched Chayle Jewellery (chayle.ca), a Canadian brand handcrafting beautiful pieces ethically and sustainably.

Her honest entrepreneurship advice this stems from that experience: “Take this as an opportunity to gain control of your career path, and the freedom to choose the ethics and priorities that matter most to you.”

Follow along as we spotlight the unique stories of Canadian business owners across Canada and start yours with .CA at choose.ca.

10/19/2026

Entrepreneurship started as a personal search for identity and belonging for Marc Forgette. Today, it’s how he shares his culture, knowledge and tradition.

For , we sat down with Marc, founder of Makatew.ca to hear about his experience as an entrepreneur and the story behind Makatew. His honest advice for other entrepreneurs thinking of starting a business in Canada? “Just do it.”

Follow along as we spotlight the unique stories of Canadian business owners this week, and start yours with .CA at choose.ca.

10/15/2026

We’re bringing the conversation on online safety to Kitchener-Waterloo, and you’re invited! 🇨🇦

🗓️ Join us on Nov 12 at Catalyst Commons for an evening of networking and conversation with leaders shaping Canada’s internet, as we explore how families can stay safe while navigating life online.

🎤 Hear from experts in an engaging fireside chat on becoming your family's "Home CTO," with practical advice on everything from online privacy and scams to devices and cybersecurity threats.

Alongside the conversation, enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a headshot lounge and a pop-up marketplace showcasing local .CA businesses, all while connecting with innovators, internet aficionados and changemakers from across the community.

🎟️ Save your spot and register for free today: https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/about/canadians-connected-kitchener-waterloo/

10/08/2026

Our 2026 CIRA Cybersecurity Survey is here, taking a closer look at how organizations across Canada are navigating everything from AI-enabled threats and ransomware to cybersecurity spending and digital sovereignty.

Curious what we uncovered? Over the coming weeks, we'll be diving into the findings in a weekly blog series, exploring what they mean for cybersecurity in Canada.

🔎 Get a head start and explore the survey:

The latest cybersecurity data - from risk and resources to ransomware and recovery.

09/29/2026

Ready to finally make your business idea a real thing? 👀

Knowing where and how to start is usually the most intimidating part. Fortunately, we’ve broken down the process step by step, and going from idea to launch really is easier than you think. Read the full guide here: https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/guide-start-small-business-canada/

🍁 Start your Canadian dream today at choose.ca 🍁

09/25/2026

That business idea you've been sitting on? Yeah, that one. We’re just saying that Small Business Month is right around the corner, making now the perfect time to stop planning and start doing.

To help you get a head start, we’ve put together a full step-by-step guide for starting a small business in Canada, taking you through big decisions, small details and everything in between: https://www.cira.ca/.../guide-start-small-business-canada/

Cette idée d’entreprise que vous remettez toujours à plus t**d? Oui, celle-là. On vous le rappelle simplement : le Mois de la petite entreprise approche à grands pas, alors c’est le moment idéal pour passer de la planification à l’action.

Pour vous aider à prendre une longueur d’avance, nous avons préparé un guide complet pour démarrer une petite entreprise au Canada. Il vous accompagne pas à pas, des grandes décisions aux petits détails, sans rien laisser de côté.

Thinking about turning your side hustle or passion project into the real deal? Here's your step-by-step guide to starting a small business in Canada.