Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

EU states raise questions about how new copyright law would be at odds with fundamental rights

September 5th, 2017
Article 13 of the proposed updates to the Copyright Directive is in direct conflict with existing EU legislation and creates an unworkable legal framework
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Leaked copyright proposal shows momentum building behind positive alternative to the Link Tax

August 31st, 2017
Documents from the Council of the EU reveal that member states are divided on whether to impose controversial new fees on the sharing of links and news snippets online
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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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OpenMedia joins Massive Internet-Wide Day of Action to defend Net Neutrality and prevent Internet Slow Lanes

July 12th, 2017
July 12th Day of Action is backed by thousands of websites, including household names such as Twitter, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Reddit, Netflix, OK Cupid, PornHub, Mozilla, Etsy, Snapchat, and Vimeo
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Disappointing Supreme Court ruling has worrying implications for online free expression and access to information in Canada and across the globe

June 28th, 2017
We're worried that governments and commercial entities will see this ruling as justifying censorship requests
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National Security reforms are a major step forward, but do not tackle many of Bill C-51’s biggest problems

June 20th, 2017
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

June 15th, 2017
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

June 15th, 2017
Updates welcomed by consumer rights advocates who say they will provide additional protections and clarity for Canadians
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Internet Tax proposed by Heritage Committee MPs would raise cost of online access for all Canadians

June 15th, 2017
Recent poll showed 70% of Canadians oppose Internet Tax that would raise monthly bills, deepen digital divide, and force vulnerable Canadians offline
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