Press Releases
List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.
Over 88% of the first round of National Security Consultation submissions that mention Bill C-51 support its repeal
A crowdsourced analysis reveals that 88.7% of submissions that mention Bill C-51 support the repeal of the controversial surveillance legislation
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Back from the grave — Secret TPP talks to resume in Toronto
As Toronto hosts two days of high-level TPP talks in an undisclosed location, civil society groups warn that TPP cannot be the basis for Canada’s future trade relationships
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In significant win for citizens, CRTC framework prevents telecom providers from engaging in discriminatory data pricing practices
Today’s ruling strengthens Net Neutrality protections by discouraging telecom providers from zero-rating certain apps and services and not others
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After years of secrecy, RCMP finally admits to using mass cell phone surveillance tools on Canadians
Amidst growing controversy, the RCMP says it deployed IMSI-catchers — commonly known as Stingrays — dozens of times in recent years
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Launch of IXmaps Internet Mapping tool enables Canadians to see exactly where their data travels online
Researchers estimate that at least 90% of Canadians’ Internet traffic travels via the U.S., where it is especially vulnerable to NSA surveillance
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Federal Budget promises review of Canadian Internet policies, but disappoints in lack of new investment for Internet infrastructure
Limited funding to support Internet connectivity for low-income families is welcome, but budget will disappoint those hoping for the government to deliver on CRTC’s call for a National Broadband Strategy
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As trade ministers gather in Chile, new report reveals why Canadians oppose the TPP and how the government can restore trust in trade processes
Report crowdsourced from nearly 28,000 people finds that Canadians want to withdraw from the TPP, and ensure real transparency and engagement for future trade deals
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Disappointing CRTC ruling threatens to lock Canadians into a future of high wireless prices
Today’s decision effectively makes it impossible for Sugar Mobile and other new entrants to compete in a market that continues to be dominated by Bell, Rogers, and Telus
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Vancouver event to examine how local municipalities across Canada are bringing faster, cheaper Internet to their communities
OpenMedia’s Josh Tabish will deliver a talk about the Connecting Canadian Communities municipal broadband project at event organized by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority
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#DigiCanCon consultation results show Canadians need affordable Internet access to support Canadian content in the 21st century
Consultation results demonstrate public opposition to an Internet Tax that would raise monthly bills, deepen our digital divide, and force vulnerable Canadians offline
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