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Microsoft Canada launches CEO Pledge to close digital divide
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Microsoft Canada has launched the CEO Pledge, in collaboration with Computers for Success Canada, to help close the digital skills gap by providing devices to those in underserved communities. Twenty-three organisations from across Canada have joined Microsoft in the initiative, including Bell Canada, Enbridge Inc, Finastra, TD Bank Group, TELUS, Scotiabank and Sunlife.
According to a recent article by Microsoft Canada president Kevin Peesker, those involved in the pledge will commit their organisation’s end-of-cycle devices to Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+), a programme from the government of Canada that refurbishes devices for use by schools, libraries, not-for-profit organisations, indigenous communities and low-income individuals.
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MONTREAL, June 1, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) is pleased to announce the launch of the CEO Pledge, a joint effort from some of Canada s leading businesses, initiated by Microsoft Canada, to commit their used technology to the Government of Canada s Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program. I would like to thank all of those who pledged to donate their organization s end-of-cycle devices to Canada s Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program, said the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. The COVID-19 crisis has shown the importance of everyone being able to access the digital world. By donating to the CFS+ program, you are helping under-served communities access the Internet and acquire the skills and training needed to work in today s digital economy.