Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

In significant win for citizens, CRTC framework prevents telecom providers from engaging in discriminatory data pricing practices

April 20th, 2017
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

April 5th, 2017
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

March 28th, 2017
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

March 22nd, 2017
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

March 14th, 2017
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

March 1st, 2017
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

February 23rd, 2017
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

February 21st, 2017
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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Release of first batch of security consultation submissions is big win for transparency, but litmus test will be how government responds

February 15th, 2017
Submissions from 12,156 Canadians have been published online by Public Safety Canada, with remaining submissions expected to be made public in the coming weeks
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Bell’s takeover of MTS will harm middle class consumers and businesses who rely on affordable telecom services

February 15th, 2017
Merger will result in higher telecom costs in one of the few provinces with affordable rates, reinforcing calls to encourage competition by structurally separating the networks
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