About CIRA Overview
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is the not-for-profit corporation that manages the dot-ca domain space on behalf of all Canadians.
Its functions include:
- Managing the dot-ca domain space
- Developing and implementing domain name policy
- Facilitating dot-ca dispute resolution
- Accrediting Registrars
- Running a WHOIS service for dot-ca domains
- Representing CIRA as a member of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and other international organizations.
A fifteen-member Board of Directors consisting of elected and appointed members oversee CIRA's operations. Board members are elected annually by CIRA Members through an online process. Membership in CIRA is free, and open to anyone who holds a dot-ca domain.
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Mission
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is a not for profit Canadian corporation that is responsible for operating the dot-ca Internet country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) as a key public resource for all Canadians in an innovative, open, and efficient manner. CIRA may carry out other Internet related activities for the Canadian community in a similar manner.
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Vision
CIRA is recognized as the leading registry in the world, as measured by the satisfaction of our stakeholders, and the model for other ccTLDs
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Values
Above all else CIRA values:
- Our people
- Our customers
- Our stewardship
- Our integrity
- Exceptional quality of service
- Continual improvement
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History
Started by volunteers at the University of British Columbia, Canada’s dot-ca registry is now managed as a key public resource for all Canadians. There are over a million dot-ca domain names and, under CIRA’s management, the registry just keeps growing.
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Board of Directors
There are 15 directors on CIRA’s Board of Directors. Twelve are elected and
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Management Team
Byron Holland, President & CEO
Michael Stewart, General Counsel & Director of Policy
Nancy Philip, Director, Finance & Administration
David Fowler, Director, Marketing & Communications
See Bios
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Careers
Dreaming of a fast-paced, challenging career in a dynamic, growing organization? At CIRA we are looking for talented team players with exceptional skills in such fields as technology, operations, marketing, finance,
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Resources & Userful Links
ICANN
CENTR
ARINList all Useful Links
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Documents & Policies
CIRA plays a central role in the Canada's national and international Internet community and has access to a wide range of information in the form of reports, discussion papers, statistical studies and articles of interest.
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Legal Documents
Find out about the legal framework CIRA uses to develop and implement domain name policy, facilitate dot-ca dispute resolution and more.
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Membership
