Press Releases
List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.
Mobile billboards highlight government’s failure to support much-needed Internet during pandemic
A mobile billboard campaign circling Parliament is demanding to know why the federal government has not supported the affordability and availability of Internet in Canada during the pandemic.
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OpenMedia’s comments on federal cabinet decision in wholesale Internet rates appeal
“We’re disappointed to see Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains side with Canada’s telecom giants. In no way does this morning’s decision help improve Internet affordability, despite Minister Bains long promising it to be a priority.”– OpenMedia Executive Director Laura Tribe
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CRTC finally announces first round of Broadband Fund to connect Canada’s north
But piecemeal support highlights need for federal national broadband strategy
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New Internet performance data shows federal government failing rural Canada
Months after Minister Monsef promised financial support “in the coming days,” Internet advocates question government’s commitment to rural connectivity
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OpenMedia calls for federal investigation of today’s Internet outage
Poor network management threatens Canadian economy and safety during COVID-19
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Matthew Hatfield
Executive Director CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 10:05 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 1 [email protected]Poll: Just 29% of people in Canada very likely to download a contact tracing app
Concern over privacy protections is top public concern
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Matthew Hatfield
Executive Director CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 10:05 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 1 [email protected]Over 75 civil society organizations and experts call for immediate ban on police use of facial recognition technology
Joint statement calls on the federal government to act and protect the privacy of Canadians
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COVID Shield could be a positive first step for privacy
But there is much more to do to substantively address COVID-19 and privacy
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Matthew Hatfield
Executive Director CANADA, Vancouver Time Zone: 10:05 am 1 (888) 441-2640 ext. 1 [email protected]CRTC Further Delays Affordable Fibre Internet in Canada
New proceeding leaves fibre Internet customers with few options and high prices
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National coalition calls for universal affordable Internet access
COVID-19 highlights the need for governments to act urgently to provide high-speed Internet to every household in Canada
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