Press Releases
List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.
Consumers face double-whammy of Bell telecom price-hikes and potential new Internet Tax
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
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
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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Statement on the government’s commitment to release the results of the National Security Consultation
We're welcoming a commitment from the federal government to make all consultation submissions publicly accessible
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As National Security consultation wraps up, civil society experts and organizations publish open letter calling for the full release of all feedback received
Over 30 civil society organizations and experts sign joint call to federal government proactively and transparently release all submissions received as part of the consultation
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In open letter to PM, top Canadian business leaders identify serious concerns with National Security consultation
Over 60 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors warn that proposals under consideration by the federal government will undermine Canada’s reputation and change our business climate for the worse
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With TPP on its deathbed, digital rights activists celebrate an end to the toxic trade agreement
Reports show the Obama administration will not pursue a vote to ratify the TPP during the lame duck session of Congress
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Federal Court judgement slams CSIS for violating privacy rights of Canadians
OpenMedia says ruling reinforces the case for repeal of Bill C-51 and for stronger accountability and oversight mechanisms
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OpenMedia to make definitive case to end data caps and ban differential pricing at CRTC hearings on Thursday
Canadians experience some of the lowest data caps and highest overage charges in the industrialized world, despite CRTC figures showing data usage surged 40% last year
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Spotlight turns to data caps, as CRTC study reveals skyrocketing data usage along with ongoing telecom price increases
One week before high-profile CRTC hearing on data caps and Internet pricing, Commission's own study confirms data usage surged 40% from 2014 to 2015
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