Should the CRTC take on radical new powers to tax and regulate the Internet?

“My Political Data” empowers citizens to exercise rights to their personal information

Platform lists the policies needed to ensure Canada has an open, affordable and surveillance-free Internet

OpenMedia welcomes reports, and the critical attention to the issue of affordability

CRTC and federal government must back smaller, local providers to ensure connectivity for every person in Canada

OpenMedia calls on parties to better protect personal information and empower citizens in democratic processes

While a step in the right direction, the Code fails to provide a sufficiently robust framework to protect customers from Big Telecom’s widespread predatory practices

The strategy puts a focus on areas traditionally underserved and often left offline

The report contains few surprises and a variety of different themes relevant to the future of the Internet in Canada 

Directive marks a significant step forward in putting people before Big Telecom