Press Releases
List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.
In historic decision, Canada joins small handful of nations that define high-speed Internet as a basic service
Canada’s telecom regulator rules that all Canadians must have access to high-speed Internet, setting a positive example for the rest of the world
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In historic decision, CRTC rules that all Canadians must have access to reliable, world-class mobile and residential Internet
Today’s CRTC decision is a game-changer for rural Canadians. Trudeau government must step up and help turn this exciting vision into reality
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Statement on the government’s commitment to release the results of the National Security Consultation
We're welcoming a commitment from the federal government to make all consultation submissions publicly accessible
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Affordable high-speed Internet for all Canadians: Wednesday’s CRTC decision could change the face of Canada’s digital economy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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