Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

Public determined to have their say, as key parliamentary TPP hearings arrive in Toronto

May 13th, 2016
Following pressure from civic society groups, members of the public will now have one hour to present their views on the TPP at Toronto hearing on Friday
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BCE-Manitoba Telecom deal will drive up wireless prices and ensure less choice for Canadians

May 2nd, 2016
Erosion of choice bad for customers in Manitoba and furthers BCE control over the national market
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Achievable roadmap to ensure affordable Internet for all Canadians presented to CRTC on final day of crucial hearings

April 28th, 2016
Feedback from over 40,000 people delivered to CRTC, calling for action to ensure 100% of Canadians have affordable, high-speed Internet access
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Speech from Commissioner Oettinger signals continued movement towards innovation-killing link tax in new copyright consultation

April 6th, 2016
News websites, businesses and Internet users could face “Link Tax 2.0” as Commission hints at expansion of controversial legislative measures
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Parties Argue for Disclosure of Documents About “Stringray” Surveillance Devices

March 24th, 2016
Submissions to B.C. Information & Privacy Commissioner Inquiry call for Accountability for use of Mass Surveillance Tools
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Expanding the scope of CCTS telecom complaints body should help customers push back against mistreatment from Big Telecom

March 17th, 2016
TV customers to benefit from a clearer, more effective complaints resolution process
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Who will win the Digital Revolution? Leading media reform thinkers Robert McChesney and John Nichols to speak in Vancouver

March 3rd, 2016
Join us in Vancouver for Who Will Win the Digital Revolution?, featuring guest speakers Robert McChesney and John Nichols, lead thinkers on media reform.
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Government should step in after disappointing CRTC ruling closes door to new affordable wireless alternatives

February 18th, 2016
Today’s CRTC ruling means Big Telecom can continue to block more affordable Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) from setting up in Canada
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Canada is making a costly mistake by signing on to TPP without any room for negotiation

January 25th, 2016
TPP’s intellectual property provisions threaten Internet freedoms and will cost Canadian economy billions, experts warn
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