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{{Mergefrom|CAP Society of Cape Breton County|date=June 2008}}
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The '''Community Access Program''' (CAP, also seen as C@p) is an initiative of the [[Government of Canada]] which aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively. The program is administered by [[Industry Canada]] as part of their youth initiative.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cap.ic.gc.ca/pub/download/claims/Applicants%20Guide%20-%202007-2008%20English%20final.doc|accessdate=2008-05-27|title=2007-2008 Applicant's Guide|format=[[MS Word]] document}}</ref>
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<br />CAP Sites in urban areas were then opened to help reach these people. The program plays a crucial role in bridging the Digital Divide; contributing to the foundation for electronic access to government services; encouraging online learning and literacy; fostering the development of community based infrastructure; promoting Canadian e-commerce; and providing training with Assistive Technology. In order to make better use of the computers and equipment funded by CAP, Industry Canada also initiated the Community Access Program - Youth Initiative (CAP YI). CAP Sites could apply for funding to hire Youth Interns to come and work in their CAP Sites to train the public in computer and Internet use and technology.
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==CAP YI==
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