Fast and affordable Internet still on hold while government chases after Big Tech

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.

“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

But piecemeal support highlights need for federal national broadband strategy

Months after Minister Monsef promised financial support “in the coming days,” Internet advocates question government’s commitment to rural connectivity

Poor network management threatens Canadian economy and safety during COVID-19

Concern over privacy protections is top public concern

Joint statement calls on the federal government to act and protect the privacy of Canadians

But there is much more to do to substantively address COVID-19 and privacy

New proceeding leaves fibre Internet customers with few options and high prices