CANARIE's mandate was renewed in March 2007.
Its mandate is for five years ending March 31, 2012. Under this mandate CANARIE will:
Network Operations: To continue to operate CANARIE's Network as essential research infrastructure and to the extent resources permit,
expand the provision of advanced network capabilities to Canada's research and education community;
upgrade the capacity of the network in keeping with demand;
increase access to and use of the network by real and virtual organizations consistent with the network's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP); and
enhance Canada's involvement in international networking and networking-focused collaborations.
Technology Innovation: To develop, demonstrate and implement next generation technologies to advance CANARIE's Network as a leading-edge research network, and to the extent resources permit,
develop service-oriented-architecture-based software interfaces and tools that facilitate flexible use of network resources;
develop service-oriented-architecture-based software interfaces, applications and tools that facilitate flexible and integrated use of distributed equipment and resources; and
reinforce Canada's position as a recognized leader in the development and use of advanced research networks.
