Listen to digital policy expert Michael Geist on why the TPP is a bad deal for Canada. Article by CBC News Digital guru Michael Geist says the TransPacific Partnership trade agreement has a “made in America” approach to the technology sector that may well put Canadian companies at a disadvantage.
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OpenMedia.ca: Guardian: Intelligence agencies pounce on Paris attacks to pursue spy agenda
Sadly, it hasn’t taken long for the spy agencies to start using the Paris attacks to push their anti-privacy agenda. Here’s why we shouldn’t let fear undermine our democratic values. Article by Trevor Timm for The Guardian Government officials are wasting no time in attempting to exploit the tragedy
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Our hearts are aching
Our hearts ache for the people of France, Beirut, and all who are struggling with tragedy. It’s in times of extreme fear and adversity that it is the most critical for us to come together and stay true to our values. OpenMedia is built on the belief that we are
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Geist: Quebec Bets on Internet Blocking: New Bill Mandates ISP Blocking of Gambling Websites
Why is Quebec planning to censor the Internet for its own commercial gain? Article by Michael Geist The Government of Quebec has introduced new legislation that requires Internet service providers to block access to unlicensed online gambling sites. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Global: Bad move for Canada? TPP’s rules on intellectual property pulled into spotlight
ICYMI: The rise of concerns over the TPP continues. Article by Andy Blatchford for The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Concerns voiced by Jim Balsillie over the massive Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty have intensified scrutiny of the pact’s intellectual-property provisions – and whether they represent a bad deal for Canada. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Register: The Edward Snowden guide to practical privacy
Our favourite privacy expert gives us some advice on how to protect our privacy: Article by Kieren McCarthy for The Register If you want to limit how much governments and companies know about you and your private life, then use Tor, download specific apps and plug-ins, encrypt your hard drive, and
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: TransPacific Partnership puts Canadian IT at disadvantage, says Michael Geist
Under the #TPP, our digital policy rules won’t reflect Canadian interests and sensibilities any more. Do we want that? Learn more below and speak out against this dangerous deal: http://om4.me/Zoe Article by CBC News read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: Cord-Cutting In Canada 7 Times Faster Than Last Year, But Telcos May Have A Bigger Problem
Cord-cutting in Canada keeps increasing. How many of you still have cable TV? Article by Daniel Tencer for the Huffington Post Canadian TV viewers have been ditching their cable and satellite TV subscriptions at a pace that’s nearly seven times faster than last year, a new analysis shows. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CTV: Vancouver cops mum on use of controversial surveillance technology
Here’s how the government monitors your cell phones, and keeps it secret. Article by Geordon Omand for The Canadian Press Vancouver police are refusing to disclose whether they use, or have ever considered using, a controversial mass-surveillance device widely adopted in the United States and vigorously condemned by civil liberty
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Alphabeatic: The real tests for Trudeau lie ahead
The real tests for Trudeau lie ahead… Article by Peter Nowak for Alphabeatic Prior to Canada’s federal election a few weeks ago, I wrote about how the then-Conservative government of Stephen Harper had been a disaster on technological issues. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: TPP: We are taking your voices to Washington D.C.!
Over a month since an agreement in principle was first announced, the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has finally been revealed. The text, published last Thursday by the New Zealand government, will force the 12 participating TPP nations to import draconian, U.S.-style copyright rules. It also threatens to
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CTV: ‘We’ve been outfoxed’: Ex-RIM mogul fears TPP could cost Canada billions
The TPP threatens to make Canada a “permanent underclass” in the economy of selling ideas, while costing Canadians billions of dollars. Tell Justin Trudeau to reject this dangerous deal: StoptheSecrecy.net Article by Andy Blatchford for CTV News OTTAWA — Jim Balsillie warns that provisions tucked into the Trans-Pacific Partnership could cost Canada
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: TPP Trade Deal’s Data Provisions Could Put Sensitive Canadian Info At Risk: Critics
The TPP will restrict the ability of governments to establish safeguards over sensitive information such as your financial and health data. Tell Trudeau you care about your privacy: StoptheSecrecy.net/Canada Article by Jim Bronskill for the Canadian Press at Huffington Post OTTAWA — Analysts say the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal places sensitive
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: Ralph Goodale, Public Safety Minister, Says C-51 A Top Priority
This is it, folks. Key decisions on the privacy of Canadians will be made over the next few weeks. Let’s keep up the momentum and make sure we get C-51 repealed! http://om4.me/Z4v Article by The Canadian Press read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: A very special letter to OpenMedia
This letter made all the OpenMedia team smile and we wanted to share it with you. Kayden, you’ll be hearing from us really soon!
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: Critics slam fine print in newly released Trans-Pacific Partnership text
The Liberal government promises public input on the TPP. Over to you Chrystia Freeland. Tell them to reject the TPP’s Internet censorship plan NOW before it becomes law. Speak out at StoptheSecrecy.net Article by Erin Obourn for CBC News Opponents of the Trans-Pacific Partnership came out swinging on Thursday after the full
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Geist: Official Release of TPP Text Confirms Massive Loss to Canadian Public Domain
The final TPP text threatens Internet freedom and will force Canada to overhaul copyright. Here’s Michael Geist on what we can expect our copyright law to look like. Article by Michael Geist The New Zealand government posted the official Trans Pacific Partnership text today after years secret negotiations and occasional leaks
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: Justin Trudeau’s promised overhaul of C-51 tops incoming security to-do list
The Liberals are feeling the pressure to deal with C-51. That’s why we’ve officially invited Justin Trudeau to sit down and have an open discussion about ways to better protect the privacy of Canadians. Let’s keep speaking up, Canada! KillC51.ca Article by Jim Bronskill for the CBC News read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Rabble: It’s time for Canadians to demand the local and community media policy we deserve
Tomorrow is the deadline for Canadians to tell the CRTC how it should update its local and community TV policy. It will determine what will happen to $150 million that Canada’s big cable and satellite companies collect that is supposed to support “community TV.” Canadians should get the local media policy
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Star: Protect schools, homes from drones’ prying eyes, privacy czar says
What does it look like to protect privacy in the age of drones? Here’s what Canada’s Privacy Commissioner has to say: Article by Jim Bronskill for the Toronto Star OTTAWA—The federal government should consider restricting the use of small camera-equipped drones near “sensitive and protected” areas such as residential neighbourhoods,
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