Community member Ian Maione: How can we stop the TPP’s Internet censorship? One of the best things about working at OpenMedia is that we get to engage with our incredible community members every day on Facebook and Twitter. Here’s a great note from Ian Maione, who responded to our thread
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OpenMedia.ca: Who are the key Ministers responsible for our digital future over the next 4 years?
It’s three months to the day since Canada’s election officially started – and today, after a gruelling 11-week campaign and 2-week transition period, Canada finally has a new Prime Minister. Justin Trudeau was officially sworn in as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister earlier this morning. He also named his new Cabinet
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Yahoo News: Could your Halloween costume be illegal next year because of the TPP?
Experts are warning that Halloween costumes and cosplay are in the crosshairs of the TPP’s extreme new copyright restrictions. Article by Aaron Broverman for Yahoo News Daily Brew Leaked drafts of the Trans-Pacific Partnership [TPP], specifically the chapters addressing copyright and intellectual property, reveal that the trade agreement may have dire
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: The Globe and Mail: In early test for Trudeau, Bell is trying to kill pro-customer Internet choice rules
In an early test for Justin Trudeau, telecom giant Bell is trying to overturn pro-customer Internet choice rules that we fought hard to win together. Indie ISP spokesman William Sandiford has the low-down. (Right now, we’re cooking up a hard-hitting plan to push back – stay tuned!) Article by William
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: How can we get the Liberals to be the best they can be on Bill C-51?
Canadians are still catching their breath after Monday’s remarkable election results – but already attention is turning to what the Liberals plan to do when they formally assume office in just a couple weeks. At OpenMedia, our approach is pretty simple: whoever’s in power, we’ll work to hold them to
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: On Monday, Get Out And Vote!
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Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: The Tyee: Canada should get tough on political crimes, say watchdogs
Lots of politicians talk “tough on crime”. But what about crimes committed by the government itself, such as illegal surveillance? Article by Jeremy Nuttall for The Tyee A new round of Conservative Party advertisements return to a familiar tough-on-crime refrain. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Four political parties. One digital future.
This morning OpenMedia released our crowdsourced 2015 Election Report Card, grading each of the national parties on how their plans measure up to our action plan for the Internet. With the election just around the corner, we wanted to make sure that you have all of the information that you
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your feedback made this possible: stay tuned for our Election Report Cards next week!
Well, the calendar has just flipped over to October, which can only mean one thing: we’re just under three weeks from an election that’s going to be absolutely crucial for our digital future. There’s no doubt this election represents a crossroads for Canada’s Internet. There’s so much on the line:
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Investing in our digital future is critical to strengthening Canada’s economy
This article from our David Christopher was originally published by Rabble.ca “It’s the economy, stupid!” That well-known political aphorism was first coined over 20 years ago by James Carville, a senior adviser to Bill Clinton. The saying may be decades old, but it’s still applicable to our current federal election.
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Positive response from Tom Mulcair to C-51 Open Letter from Margaret Atwood & over 300 Canadian artists
Good news folks! Our team have rarely been as excited as we were on Tuesday morning, when we announced a hard-hitting Open Letter from Margaret Atwood and over 300 Canadian artists speaking out about Bill C-51. The letter was sent to all the Party Leaders, and this morning we’ve had
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Why Margaret Atwood and over 220 artists are speaking up about Bill C-51
This piece by our David Christopher was originally published by Ricochet Media Years of irresponsible government policies and message control have left a serious chill on free expression in Canada. From a crippled access to information system, to the muzzling of privacy experts and federal scientists, the Harper government has
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Macleans: Atwood and top Canadian artists call for repeal of C-51
Just weeks before the election, this intervention by top Canadian artists, led by Margaret Atwood, is sure to stir up the debate on C-51. Let’s keep up the momentum by speaking up for repeal of C-51 and a positive Digital Future at https://OurDigitalFuture.ca?src=fba Article by Laura Payton for Maclean’s Magazine
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: How do you think the parties are doing when it comes to our Digital Future?
It’s a big day for our small team here at OpenMedia! This morning we’re unveiled our detailed election platform, packed with great ideas on restoring privacy rights (including repealing C-51), access to affordable Internet and cell phone service, and safeguarding free expression. Our whole team is excited: this morning marks
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Canada’s Digital Future
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Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Toronto Star: Police to stop handing over private health records to U.S. authorities
This shows what we can achieve when we work together. Surely every police service in Canada should now follow suit? You can add your voice by endorsing our positive Privacy Plan at https://PrivacyPlan.ca Article by Wendy Gillies for the Toronto Star Following a highly critical report and unprecedented legal action by Ontario’s privacy commissioner,
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Globe & Mail: Indies ask CRTC to open networks, lower prices
Good news – indie cell phone companies have launched a new CRTC challenge, aimed at opening our wireless networks and lowering prices for all Canadians. Speak out at https://UnblockCanada.ca Article by Christine Dobby for The Globe and Mail A group of independent Internet providers has launched a challenge of a
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: 5 ways this election could shape our digital future for a generation
It may be the dog days of August, but here at OpenMedia our small team is gearing up for the most important election campaign that Canadian Internet users have ever faced. Whether you’re concerned about Bill C-51, Internet censorship, or affordable wireless and broadband bills, it’s clear that the stakes
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Nowak: "A worse proposition than almost anywhere"
It’s official: the price is too damn high. And that’s the message that the CRTC needs to hear from you. Send your message at http://unblockcanada.ca/?src=fba Article by Peter Nowak for Alphabeatic Bell has officially announced the availability and pricing of its gigabit fibre broadband service, and it’s as expensive as expected. The
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Globe & Mail: Bell’s new fibre service comes with a super-high price tag attached
In Sandy, Oregon residents pay just US $60 a month (about $80 Canadian) for symmetrical gigabit fibre Internet. Here in Canada, telecom giant Bell is charging $150 for a service with capped upload speeds. If you’ve had enough, speak out at UnblockCanada.ca today. Article by Shane Dingman for The Globe
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