Computers for Schools

CFSC-OPEC recognizes TELUS for its long-standing support of the CFS+ program and its recent support of the CEO Pledge

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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The CEO Pledge is a joint effort from some of Canadas leading businesses, initiated by Microsoft Canada, to commit their used technology to the Government of Canadas Computers for Schools Plus program.

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  • The CEO Pledge is a joint effort from some of Canadas leading businesses, initiated by Microsoft Canada, to commit their used technology to the Government of Canadas Computers for Schools Plus program.
  • For the past 25 years, the CFS+ program has provided millions of Canadians with resources and opportunities to participate in the digital economy, thanks to support from long standing donors like TELUS.
  • Since 1993, the CFS+ program has refurbished and redistributed over 1.7 million computers to schools, libraries, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and eligible low-income families.
  • TELUS Agriculture provides innovative digital solutions throughout the agriculture value chain, supporting better food outcomes from improved agri-business data insights and processes.

CFSC-OPEC enters into multi-year technology partnership with the Courts Administration Service

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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MONTREAL, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC) is pleased to add the Courts Administration Service (CAS) as a partner providing their used technology to the Government of Canadas Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC) is pleased to add the Courts Administration Service (CAS) as a partner providing their used technology to the Government of Canadas Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program.
  • Devices, connectivity and skills are key to the digital inclusion of all Canadians, said Toby Harper-Merrett, Executive Director of CFSC-OPEC.
  • CFS+ program affiliates across Canada are increasingly solicited by organizations needing refurbished computers to enable working and learning from home.
  • The support of technology partners like CAS improves the programs capacity to serve more and more Canadians and we are very thankful for their long-term commitment.

Alberta Computers for Schools rises to meet COVID-19 challenge

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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Alberta CFS has seen over 100 new applications come in, has already shipped out 39 orders and has provided almost 500 computers to Albertans in need.

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  • Alberta CFS has seen over 100 new applications come in, has already shipped out 39 orders and has provided almost 500 computers to Albertans in need.
  • The equipment has gone largely to schools, who then pass the computers along to students who are now required to learn at home.
  • Its been a big push to see this success says Kari Cope, Executive Director of Alberta Computers for Schools.
  • Alberta CFS distributes over 10,000 computers each year through the Government of Canadas Computers for Schools Plus program, and the spike generated by COVID-19 is accelerating the need for incoming donations.

CFSC-OPEC celebrating its 15th anniversary - Proud to support Government of Canada digital inclusion and economic participation initiatives

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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MONTREAL, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) is celebrating its 15th year anniversary this February.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) is celebrating its 15th year anniversary this February.
  • Since 2005, CFSC-OPEC has helped deliver Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) investments in digital inclusion and economic participation through the Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program, and initiatives including Welcome Refugees and Connecting Families.
  • ISEDs multi-sector programs play an important role in sustaining the innovation culture so crucial to success in Canadas digital economy.
  • Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2005 in support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada digital inclusion and economic participation programs.