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Renewable energy Through this campaign, the program has already received close to 8000 devices.
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- Through this campaign, the program has already received close to 8000 devices.
- This additional contribution to the CFS+ program will help an even greater number of people in Canada get the tools and skills they need to participate in the digital economy.
- By committing their end-of-cycle devices to the CFS+ program, these leading companies are helping improve access to technology for Canadians at risk of digital exclusion.
- Computers for Success Canada Inc.| Ordinateurs pour lexcellence Canada Inc. (CFSC-OPEC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2005, supporting Government of Canada digital inclusion and economic development programs.
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Limited MONTREAL, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) is pleased to announce that Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) is joining its CEO Pledge.
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- MONTREAL, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) is pleased to announce that Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) is joining its CEO Pledge.
- Canadian Tire Corporation is proud to partner with CFSC-OPEC and the CFS+ program to provide Canadians with equal access to reliable technology and the opportunities it offers, said Greg Hicks, President and CEO of Canadian Tire Corporation.
- Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) is a national partnership-based program that refurbishes digital devices from government, private business and individuals for use by schools, libraries, not-for profit organizations, Indigenous communities and eligible low-income individuals.
- Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, (TSX: CTC.A) (TSX: CTC) or "CTC", is a group of companies that includes a Retail segment, a Financial Services division and CT REIT.
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Management We've seen how vital this was throughout the pandemic, said Guy Cormier, President and CEO of Desjardins Group.
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- We've seen how vital this was throughout the pandemic, said Guy Cormier, President and CEO of Desjardins Group.
- I'm proud to join other leaders and add my name to the CEO Pledge.
- Desjardins will donate 3,000 devices to the Computers for Schools Plus program in 2022.
- The CEO pledge has been an impactful initiative led by CFSC across Canada that fosters the real impacts being delivered by the CFS+ program.
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.
The CEO Pledge, a campaign initiated by Microsoft Canada, is a joint effort from some of Canadas leading businesses to commit their used technology to the Government of Canadas CFS+ program.
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- The CEO Pledge, a campaign initiated by Microsoft Canada, is a joint effort from some of Canadas leading businesses to commit their used technology to the Government of Canadas CFS+ program.
- By lending its voice to this important initiative and stating its commitment to the CFS+ program, Bell is helping bridge the digital divide in Canada, said Toby Harper-Merrett, Executive Director, CFSC-OPEC.
- We look forward to building on our partnership with CFS+ as we work to achieve Bells goal of advancing how Canadians connect with each other and the world.
- 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.
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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.
With funding from the Government of Canada, CFSC-OPEC is supporting the hiring of interns by Pinnguaq Association, Kids Code Jeunesse, Yukon Learn Society, and seven public libraries in major urban centres.
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- With funding from the Government of Canada, CFSC-OPEC is supporting the hiring of interns by Pinnguaq Association, Kids Code Jeunesse, Yukon Learn Society, and seven public libraries in major urban centres.
- The past months have further demonstrated the importance of technology, connectivity and digital skills.
- We are confident this project will benefit not only the youth interns but thousands of Canadians at risk of digital exclusion.
- These CFS+ internships will enhance Canadians capacity to work with tools that have become critical in todays society and economy.
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MONTREAL, Oct. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) welcomes the support and expertise of two new Board members, Anne-Marie Mulumba (Director), and Mritunjay (MJ) Sinha (Treasurer).
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- MONTREAL, Oct. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) welcomes the support and expertise of two new Board members, Anne-Marie Mulumba (Director), and Mritunjay (MJ) Sinha (Treasurer).
- Anne-Marie Mulumba collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to inform digital product delivery.
- A social entrepreneur-operator and an investor, MJ Sinha has been working in impact and responsible investing for the last few years.
- CFSC-OPECs services stand in four pillars - marketing and communications, partnership development, project management, and strategic planning.
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.
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California Fire Safe Council 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.
