Agreement Value:
$375,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 7, 2006 - Mar 31, 2007
Description:
Computers for Schools - Increase access and use of ICT
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Location:
Verdun, Quebec, CA H3E3B3
Reference Number:
033-2006-2007-Q2-499866
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
866475338
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Sep 21, 2006
Recipient's Operating Name:
OPEQ - Ordinateurs pour les écoles du Québec
Recipient's Legal Name:
OPEQ - Ordinateurs pour les écoles du Québec
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
Program:
Computers for Schools
Program Purpose:
The objective of the Computers for Schools Program is to: -produce ready-to-use digital devices for schools, libraries, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and eligible low-income individuals;-build partnerships that contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of electronic surplus by refurbishing and re-using surplus computer assets;-connect low-income individuals to affordable Internet solutions being offered by Internet Service Providers in their area; and-help young Canadians of diverse backgrounds and genders gain work experience and develop a variety of advanced digital skills and important soft-skills such as project management, teamwork, and communications.