Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

Affordable high-speed Internet for all Canadians: Wednesday’s CRTC decision could change the face of Canada’s digital economy

December 19th, 2016
Nearly 50,000 Canadians have called on the CRTC to make history by ruling that every Canadian should have reliable world-class Internet access as a basic service
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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

December 15th, 2016
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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While any investment is welcome, underwhelming rural broadband announcement underlines need for National Broadband Strategy to bring rural Canadians up to speed

December 15th, 2016
Internet advocates warn that billions will need to be invested in open access networks to ensure basic Internet access for rural and remote Canadians
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In open letter to PM, top Canadian business leaders identify serious concerns with National Security consultation

December 12th, 2016
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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CRTC rules that website blocking provisions of Québec’s Bill 74 violate federal law

December 9th, 2016
Pro-Internet advocates welcome ruling, having argued that Bill 74’s website blocking raises censorship concerns and violates rules which keep our Internet free and open
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With TPP on its deathbed, digital rights activists celebrate an end to the toxic trade agreement

November 14th, 2016
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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Susan McLennan appointed as Board Chair of OpenMedia

November 4th, 2016
Appointment means that OpenMedia is now helmed by two women, Susan McLennan as Board Chair and Laura Tribe as Executive Director
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Federal Court judgement slams CSIS for violating privacy rights of Canadians

November 3rd, 2016
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

November 2nd, 2016
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

October 26th, 2016
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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