Press Releases
List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.
Canada Still Among Highest Mobile Wireless Prices Globally
Although lower-tier plans are decreasing in price, mobile data is increasingly unaffordable
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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announces proposal to dismantle U.S. Net Neutrality protections in a move that will have ramifications for Canada’s Internet
If passed, the order will threaten Canada’s current robust Net Neutrality north of the border and have serious implications on Canadian Internet users.
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Canada slows down TPP 11, but a deal remains possible
Government’s decision demonstrates citizens’ pressure is working and that they are willing to re-evaluate before moving forward with the new deal
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U.S. District Court defends online free expression and principles of intermediary liability with recent decision
U.S. ruling blocks Supreme Court of Canada global takedown decision in Google v. Equustek.
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Civil society urges trade decision-makers to consider the impacts of NAFTA on digital rights
Organizations from Mexico, Canada and the United States highlight the need for increased transparency and urge the exclusion of intellectual property provisions
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National Security reforms are a major step forward, but do not tackle many of Bill C-51’s biggest problems
The government’s new National Security Act 2017 will need to be substantially strengthened as it progresses through Parliament to protect the privacy of Canadians
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Statement welcoming Trudeau & Joly’s decision to rule out an Internet Tax
Prime Minister Trudeau and Heritage Minister Melanie Joly have firmly ruled out an Internet Tax. Not surprisingly, we're giving this move a warm welcome.
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Welcome changes to CRTC’s Wireless Code will abolish unlocking fees and strengthen overage safeguards for families
Updates welcomed by consumer rights advocates who say they will provide additional protections and clarity for Canadians
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Consumer rights committee approves anti-consumer Link Tax
IMCO committee ignores public outcry and votes in favour of the innovation-killing publishers’ right
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Ahead of unveiling of FCC plans to scrap Net Neutrality, Congress urged to hold oversight hearings into FCC Chair Ajit Pai’s proposals
House and Senate leaders warned about the loss of Net Neutrality as Pai is widely expected to announce plans to dismantle common carriage safeguards this week
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