Press Releases
List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.
‘Lie, Lie, Deny’: Oversight won’t change the culture at the RCMP
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada finds the RCMP’s use of facial recognition technology broke the law, but the RCMP is refusing to change its culture of deceit and denial
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Bryan Short
Digital Rights Campaigner CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 9:30 am 1-888-441-2640 ext. 705 [email protected]Federal government should fast track adopting Bill C-299
Requiring ISPs in Canada to accurately report speeds is an overdue fix
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Matthew Hatfield
Executive Director CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 9:30 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 1 [email protected]Today’s CRTC ruling on wholesale Internet rates most anti-consumer decision on record
CRTC sides firmly with Big Telecom, undermining any chance for choice, affordability, and the success of small providers
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National Day of Action raises alarm against dangerous website blocking proposal
Today civil society and the public are speaking out across Canada to defend access to the internet
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Matthew Hatfield
Executive Director CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 9:30 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 1 [email protected]Federal government hit with over 62,000 signatures of support to block Rogers-Shaw buyout
Multiple petitions call on the Government of Canada to stop Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw, citing significant threat to wireless affordability.
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Over 61,000 petition signers call on federal government to block Rogers-Shaw buyout
Joint civil society statement warns of higher prices and less consumer choice if Rogers is allowed to buy competitor Shaw.
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The CRTC must not be given power over user online speech
Bill C-10 must be rejected by Parliament to defend freedom of expression in Canada
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Matthew Hatfield
Executive Director CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 9:30 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 1 [email protected]Toothless CRTC decision guarantees more unaffordable cell phone prices for Canada
Regulator has yet again failed consumers, as it rejects innovative new cell phone providers and doubles down on a failed strategy
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National Day of Action Demands Affordable Internet for Everyone in Canada
Advocates, academics, and companies come together to call on federal government and CRTC to deliver lower prices
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Canadians Cannot Afford Rogers Acquisition of Shaw Communications
Higher cell phone prices inevitable conclusion to elimination of fourth wireless provider
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