Tech entrepreneur on Bill C-51: “A betrayal of Conservative values, and a betrayal of Canadian values.”
The Canadian tech entrepreneur who donated $1 million to fight against C-51 explains why this is such a dangerous legislation.
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Geist: How the TPP Puts Canadian Privacy at Risk
Despite the secrecy, we know from leaked documents that the TPP would give Big Media the power to invade citizen’s privacy. This is one of its most troubling but largely…
This Monday, let’s get out the vote! Here’s all you need to know
It’s finally here! After the longest campaign in Canadian history, it’s time to cast your vote. This election, the stakes couldn’t be higher on protecting your rights to privacy and…
Alphabeatic: Say hello to the newest net neutrality advocate: Rogers
File this under weird. Rogers is one of the worst traffic throttlers and #NetNeutrality violators in Canada – but now they’re coming out in support of the open Internet? What…
CBC: Trans-Pacific Partnership text won’t be available before election
Trade Minister Ed Fast rows back on the promise that Canadians would see the #TPP text before the election. Speak out against this secretive, internet-censoring deal: http://StoptheSecrecy.net Article by CBC…
Globe: Rural communities get gigabit Internet: ‘We went from the dark ages to highest-speed Internet available’
Great to see when rural communities in Canada get the high-speed Internet they deserve! Check out our Report Card to see where the parties stand on tackling this problem: http://om4.me/ZZj…
VancityBuzz: 18 awesome early voter photos from Instagram
It might surprise you, but people vote when they think everyone else is voting. This election is the most important Internet users have ever faced. The stakes couldn’t be higher…
Toronto Star: Cellphone bill too high? Here’s what the political parties would do about it
Canadians pay some of the highest prices in the world for Internet and cell phone service – and if you live in rural or northern Canada, you may not even…
Geist: Why the TPP Creates a Backdoor Copyright Takedown System in Canada
Here’s why the TPP represents a significant change to copyright and the Internet in Canada. Learn more below and speak out while there’s still time at StoptheSecrecy.net Article by Michael…
Boing Boing: making sense of the Trans Pacific Partnership, a Canadian election perspective
The TPP prioritizes the interests of Old Media conglomerates ahead of that of Internet users. If you care about the Internet, Canadian politics, privacy, copyright, transparency and the upcoming election,…
France’s plan to legalize mass surveillance will give it the power to spy on the world
Its not breaking the law anymore when you change the laws you were breaking…right? Article by Corey Doctorow for Boing Boing After getting caught breaking its own laws with a…
660 News: Trans-Pacific Partnership remains a hot election issue
Article by 660 News Staff and Canadian Press Stephen Harper’s rivals say they have not been consulted on a possible Trans-Pacific trade deal to be struck with 11 other countries.…
Geist: Make universal, affordable broadband an election issue.
Less than 3 weeks away from the election, and still no mention of universal, affordable broadband Internet access…Why are political parties silent on this issue? Article by Michael Geist for…
Toronto Star: Bridging Toronto’s real digital divide
It turns out more choice = more savings in Canada’s broadband Internet market. But there’s a catch – the digital divide isn’t just rural/remote vs. urban anymore. Check out how…