Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

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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Consumer rights committee approves anti-consumer Link Tax

June 8th, 2017
IMCO committee ignores public outcry and votes in favour of the innovation-killing publishers’ right
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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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European Parliament deals major blow to Commission plans for a Link Tax, as Copyright Rapporteur recommends MEPs reject the idea

March 8th, 2017
Closely-watched report recommends that plans for a Link Tax (Article 11) be removed from draft legislation, but doesn’t go far enough to address concerns about content censorship
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Release of first batch of security consultation submissions is big win for transparency, but litmus test will be how government responds

February 15th, 2017
Submissions from 12,156 Canadians have been published online by Public Safety Canada, with remaining submissions expected to be made public in the coming weeks
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OpenMedia to make definitive case to end data caps and ban differential pricing at CRTC hearings on Thursday

November 2nd, 2016
Canadians experience some of the lowest data caps and highest overage charges in the industrialized world, despite CRTC figures showing data usage surged 40% last year
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Privacy Commissioner’s Annual Report confirms that system is broken when it comes to Bill C-51 and CSE metadata sharing

September 27th, 2016
OpenMedia says Privacy Commissioner’s findings underscore the need for a complete repeal of Bill C-51 and an end to the bulk collection of Canadians’ metadata
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Rock Against the TPP! Free Toronto Concert Sept. 16

August 24th, 2016
The Rock Against the TPP concert roadshow is coming to Toronto!
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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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