To every Canadian small business owner reading this, thank you for everything you do. As stewards of the .CA domain, CIRA has connected with hundreds of Canadian business owners throughout our decades-long history and have been impressed by the creativity, ingenuity and resilience of Canada’s entrepreneurs. As we head into of what’s sure to be an exciting new year, we would like to share a couple of important CIRA resources that are purpose-built to help your business succeed.
Developing your business and brand online has never been more important and CIRA is proud to help Canadian businesses do that in a variety of ways. Securing your .CA domain name is a key part of that equation. Having a .CA lets customers know you’re Canadian, but it is also regarded as one of the safest domains available. The .CA domain is the preferred choice for the majority of Canadian consumers when it comes to shopping. Whether it’s through our free guides, blog series, .CA business spotlights, partnering with business communities like Pow Wow Pitch, or the pop-up shopping experiences we provide at our Canadians Connected events—CIRA’s dedicated to proudly championing Canadian businesses. As a not-for-profit, CIRA is also pleased to reinvest proceeds from every .CA directly into the Canadian internet community through CIRA’s Net Good program, supporting projects, communities and policies that make the internet better for all Canadians.
As more business owners recognize the importance of moving online, CIRA can help by providing protection from online threats. When it comes to protecting your business, we provide a suite of Canadian-made cybersecurity services, including training options for small to medium sized businesses. Ensuring the safety of your business is paramount, and we take pride in providing these solutions.
As champions of the .CA domain registry in Canada, we are honoured to do everything possible in ensuring Canadian businesses continue to thrive online. In 2024, we wish Canada’s community of small businesses owners a year of reaching new triumphs and milestones, while knowing the CIRA community is cheering you on.
Byron Holland
President & CEO, CIRA
Byron Holland joined the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) in 2008 as president and chief executive officer. He is an expert in internet governance and a seasoned entrepreneur with C-level experience in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. He regularly appears in the media to discuss internet-related matters.
Under Byron’s leadership, CIRA has evolved from a single service registry to a globally recognized, multi-product, commercial not-for-profit. Since 2008, CIRA has become one of the leading ccTLDs in the world, with over 3 million domains under management, and over 10% of the world’s TLDs using its DNS services. The organization also offers a suite of enterprise quality cybersecurity, registry, and DNS services.
