Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

Canada Still Among Highest Mobile Wireless Prices Globally

December 13th, 2017
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

November 21st, 2017
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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U.S. District Court defends online free expression and principles of intermediary liability with recent decision

November 3rd, 2017
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

August 18th, 2017
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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CRTC must remain responsive to the needs of Canadian consumers and take bold action to increase choice and affordability

July 18th, 2017
The appointment of a new chairperson with industry ties will be a test as to whether the regulator can remain committed to the goal of Internet as a basic service
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Government report on National Security consultation confirms Canadians are demanding a full repeal of Bill C-51

May 19th, 2017
Responding to the government’s consultation loud and clear, Canadians call for robust privacy protections
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Back from the grave — Secret TPP talks to resume in Toronto

May 2nd, 2017
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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Ahead of unveiling of FCC plans to scrap Net Neutrality, Congress urged to hold oversight hearings into FCC Chair Ajit Pai’s proposals

April 26th, 2017
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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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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