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Canadian Committee
1996 Internet World Exposition
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6


                     The Internet 1996 World Exposition
                           The Canadian Presence
                        (http://www.wf.carleton.ca/)

                           CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

Imagine visitors from all corners of the globe exploring the beauty,
richness, traditions and diversity of the Canadian landscape. Imagine being
able to visit Singapore and enjoying the festivities of the Chinese New
Year, going on an expedition to Dharmasala to listen to the Dalai Lama, or
learning about the Otavalo weaving tradition in the highlands of Ecuador.
Imagine all this from your computer desktop. This is all happening at the
1996 Internet World Exposition (http://park.org/).

Canada is among 30 countries participating in this ongoing global
construction project for the entire year as pavilions, exhibits, and events
are added.

This global event is the first world's fair where anyone can open a
pavilion, and anyone can participate. Though different from the industrial
age expositions, this is still a real world's fair: over $100 million US in
resources from industry and government has been contributed to make this a
world's fair for the information age.

"The Internet 1996 World's Fair is an innovative opportunity for Canada to
display its creativity on the world's stage," said Dave Sutherland, chair of
the Canadian Organizing Committee and founder of Ottawa's National Capital
Freenet. "Unlike a traditional fair which is confined to a building at a
specific location, this World's Fair is open to everyone everywhere. Today,
technology allows Canadians in all walks of life to participate in the
development of exhibit materials throughout the year."

The Canadian Internet Park will host "Theatres of Learning", with pavilions
showcasing Canada's peoples, places, and events.

The "Theatres of Learning" theme reflects the importance of information as
our society moves from the industrial age to the information age. Canadians
who participate in this project will leave an enduring legacy, building and
shaping the global village.

Minister of Industry John Manley emphasizes the significance of the Canadian
effort in his support of this initiative. "Canadian firms have the ability
to be world leaders in many areas surrounding the growing information
highway, and the Internet 1996 World Exposition is an excellent opportunity
to further enrich this expertise as well as proudly promote our firms,
resources and culture to the world."

Construction at the Canadian Park is only beginning. This effort to populate
Theatres of Learning in cyberspace requires full Canadian participation. The
Canadian Organizing Committee invites everyone, individuals, government,
business and industry to help in building our pavilions, to bring our events
to the world, and to create real places where people can visit the fair.

More information on participation, contact us at wf@carleton.ca.