Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

New CRTC policy direction is too little, too late

February 13th, 2023
Promises of increased competition and affordability lack binding teeth
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Matt Hatfield

Executive Director CANADA, Montreal Time Zone: 12:47 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 0

Bill C-11 passes the Senate with a huge fix

February 3rd, 2023
But will the House of Commons respect it while fixing a new problem?
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Matthew Hatfield

Executive Director CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 12:47 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 1

Court rejects appeal of Rogers-Shaw buyout, threatening telecom competition in Canada

January 24th, 2023
Fate of telecom market now lies with Industry Minister Champagne
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Matt Hatfield

Executive Director CANADA, Montreal Time Zone: 12:47 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 0

Approval of the Rogers-Shaw buyout shows Canada’s Competition Act must change

December 29th, 2022
Existing law fails to protect Canadians, paves way for higher prices
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Matthew Hatfield

Executive Director CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 12:47 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 1

New CRTC appointments signal potential pro-consumer shift on Canada’s horizon

December 19th, 2022
Appointees’ competition and spectrum allocation experience welcome
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Matt Hatfield

Executive Director CANADA, Montreal Time Zone: 12:47 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 0

Over 104,000 Canadians support critical Bill C-11 amendments

December 13th, 2022
But will the House of Commons recognize their demand?
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Matt Hatfield

Executive Director CANADA, Montreal Time Zone: 12:47 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 0

Parliament must fast-track repair Bill C-244

November 3rd, 2022
Enshrining our right to repair our devices is long overdue
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Matt Hatfield

Executive Director CANADA, Montreal Time Zone: 12:47 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 0

Minister Champagne paves way for affordability-crushing Rogers-Shaw buyout

October 26th, 2022
Canada’s Innovation Minister again fails Canadians, backs Big Telecom companies
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Matt Hatfield

Executive Director CANADA, Montreal Time Zone: 12:47 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 0

Minister Champagne’s inaction will lead to collapse of telecom competition in Canada

October 4th, 2022
Internet choice and affordability in Canada approaches breaking point.
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Matt Hatfield

Executive Director CANADA, Montreal Time Zone: 12:47 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 0

Civil Society groups highlight concerns with ‘deeply problematic’ Cybersecurity Bill C-26 ahead of Commons debate

September 28th, 2022
Serious concerns around privacy, accountability, judicial due process, and digital rights set out in open letter to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.
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Bryan Short

Digital Rights Campaigner CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 12:47 am 1-888-441-2640 ext. 705
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