CIRA Response to CSTD Joint Questionnaire on WSIS Outcomes

This document is a response from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) to the CSTD Joint Questionnaire regarding the outcomes of the WSIS +20. It outlines the progress made towards a 'people-centred, inclusive and development-oriented Information Society' since the original WSIS. The text discusses the significant changes in internet access, the role of digital technologies in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and the potential benefits of advancements in artificial intelligence. However, it also addresses societal harms that have emerged, such as online safety risks and cyber threats. The document emphasizes the importance of multistakeholder participation in internet governance, particularly through the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), and advocates for its renewal in the WSIS+20 Review. Additionally, it highlights challenges posed by geopolitical tensions and the need for a strengthened multistakeholder model to ensure inclusive governance of the internet.