Politicians Come Together for the Internet
The recent CRTC decision to revert mandatory UBB (Usage Based Billing) has only highlighted the immense role that OpenMedia.ca plays in safeguarding the public interest. Canadian politicians from all sides…
Carla Cristoffanini
Canada is Lagging Behind Internet Innovation
By Phillip Dampier for stopthecap.com Technological growth and progress around the world is benefiting many online communities, but it continues to show that Canada is lagging further behind digital innovation…
Looking Back at von Finckenstein’s Term as CRTC Chair
January 2012 is fast approaching and Konrad von Finckenstein’s term as chair of the CRTC is almost over. His tenure, plagued by controversy, praise, and criticism. It has been almost…
Hackers take advantage of "state spying software" in Germany
As you likely know, the Canadian government’s proposed online spying laws are dangerous. Instead of making Internet users safer, they reduce our security and increase the probability of cyberc...
OpenMedia takes on Provencher, MA
We’ve been busy at OpenMedia.ca fighting to keep your Internet accessible and . Check out the ads we recently run for our Stop Online Spying campaign. read more
Little Help for the Little Guys: Giving small business a fighting chance
Small business and entrepreneurial ventures are a top priority for the Canadian government. In fact, they’re so important that the government has decided to declare 2011 the Year of the…
Big Profits for Big Telecom as Internet Advertising Spending Rises
There is big money to be made on the Internet, no breaking news there, but have you noticed the huge increase in online advertisements? Currently, the Internet is the fastest…
Despite New Services, Roaming Charges Remain High in Canada
Living under a telecom oligopoly is no easy thing. Canadians can attest to that as they face high mobile roaming charges from major telecom companies. Recently, the OECD released a…
Small win for Canadian telecom consumers: Bell forced to pay $10M for misleading advertising
For over 4 years, Bell advertising has been misleading Canadian consumers, charging more than what was advertised for many of its services across the country. read more
New information, more reasons to protect the Internet in Canada
According to the OECD Communications Outlook 2011 report, broadband use in Canada is one of the highest among OECD members. The OECD recently released new information regarding broadband use and…
The CRTC wants your input on the future of the CBC
As the public body that regulates and supervises Canadian broadcasting, the CRTC must review and renew licensing of all broadcasting stations, including the CBC. The CRTC is currently holding a…
Internet Upgrade: Access to the Internet has been declared a fundamental human right
On June 7, 2011, the United Nations released a groundbreaking and exemplary report, which deems the Internet a universal human right. The Internet, the UN argues, has now become an…
Government still hesitant to address telecom issues in Canada
In comparison with all other OECD members, Canada pays the highest international roaming fees. So what does the minister of industry think about this? Not much, really. In fact, he…