Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

Bell’s takeover of MTS will harm middle class consumers and businesses who rely on affordable telecom services

February 15th, 2017
Merger will result in higher telecom costs in one of the few provinces with affordable rates, reinforcing calls to encourage competition by structurally separating the networks
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For Canada to consider a TPP without the U.S. would require a total overhaul of the deal and extensive citizen participation

February 10th, 2017
As Canada confirms its participation in next month’s trade talks in Chile, Canadians are still waiting on the results from the government’s TPP consultations
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Poll: Vast majority of Canadians oppose Internet Tax, prefer funding CanCon by extending GST/HST to foreign online companies

February 6th, 2017
Innovative Research Group poll finds 70% of Canadians are opposed to an Internet Tax to fund Canadian Content, including 63% of Liberal Party supporters
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Communities, local leaders, and entrepreneurs come together for faster, cheaper Internet through Community Broadband

January 23rd, 2017
In wake of December’s historic CRTC ruling on high-speed Internet, local governments across the nation are being urged to step up and play their part
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Residents report that telephone service in Kyuquot B.C. has been down for a week, failing intermittently for months, and unreliable for years

January 19th, 2017
Despite repeated requests, residents are reporting Telus has failed to come to Kyuquot to fix the issues for over 2 months
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Consumers face double-whammy of Bell telecom price-hikes and potential new Internet Tax

January 18th, 2017
Bell is raising Internet prices in Ontario and Quebec by $5, as their smaller competitor TekSavvy lowers its rates
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Applying sales tax to foreign online services is a positive alternative to harmful new fees such as an Internet Tax or Netflix Tax

January 17th, 2017
Liberal government still considering a damaging new Internet Tax that would raise monthly bills and keep Canadians offline
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In historic decision, Canada joins small handful of nations that define high-speed Internet as a basic service

December 21st, 2016
Canada’s telecom regulator rules that all Canadians must have access to high-speed Internet, setting a positive example for the rest of the world
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In historic decision, CRTC rules that all Canadians must have access to reliable, world-class mobile and residential Internet

December 21st, 2016
Today’s CRTC decision is a game-changer for rural Canadians. Trudeau government must step up and help turn this exciting vision into reality
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