tppleaks.jpg Trans-Pacific Partnership text reveals that U.S. pressure could result in new rules for Canadians that allow for website blocking, and new criminal penalties for copyright infringement August 5, 2015…
The recent failure of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations spoils Harper’s agenda promoting the corporate takeover of the Canadian public good, says the Council of Canadians. The post TPP talks fail:…
Plan lays out tangible steps for federal government to take to restore Canadians’ digital privacy July 23, 2015 – Today OpenMedia released a new online video, based on input from…
crtcannouncement_1024.jpg New rules ensure that Canadians will be able to access an affordable range of services from a variety of providers outside Canada’s telecom giants July 22, 2015 – A…
stl_bigwin.jpg 75,000-strong Save The Link Campaign welcomes the rejection of proposal that could have resulted in severe repercussions for free speech online July 9, 2015 – Today the European Parliament…
Moore.jpg Rogers $440 million takeover of Mobilicity will mean fewer choices and higher prices for Canadian cell phone subscribers when wireless prices are already increasing at 3 times the rate…
UnblockCanada_fbshare.jpg Reports over weekend suggest government is poised to allow Rogers and Telus to acquire Mobilicity’s valuable wireless spectrum, despite promises it would be set aside for affordable, independent providers…
UnblockCanada_cycle_fbshare (1).png Official report finds that wireless prices are still rising steeply, and that overall telecom costs are among the most expensive in the industrialized world June 18, 2015 –…
sidebar_killbillc51.png OpenMedia launching renewed campaign at KillC51.ca as focus shifts to political arena, with commitment to kill the reckless and unpopular legislation set to become a decisive factor in October’s…
cellphonefreedom_fbshare.png Code contains significant customer protections for mobile phone and Internet users, including an end to 3-year contracts, and caps on roaming charges for data June 3, 2015 – Beginning…
stopc51.png Letter signed by National Firearms Association, Free Dominion and nearly 100 other groups and individuals from the “conservative and libertarian side of the political spectrum” June 2, 2015 –…
cpfd-blogv2.png Code contains significant customer protections for mobile phone and Internet users, including an end to 3-year contracts, and caps on roaming charges for data Image credit: Mobile Phones And…
c51_protest.png Canadians will converge on Ottawa from across the country to protest the reckless, dangerous, and irresponsible legislation about to be voted on by the Senate May 29, 2015 –…
wifilogo.png OpenMedia welcomes new CRTC Internet speed measurement program as a win for Canadians and an important step to protect net neutrality May 21, 2015 – This morning the CRTC…
cse600.png News comes one day after OpenMedia releases crowdsourced report recommending new rules to ban Mass Surveillance and create greater oversight for agencies like CSE May 21, 2015 – Canadian…
privacy-rep-colour-alt.png Canada’s Privacy Plan is packed with proposals to restore privacy and roll back surveillance, based on ideas crowdsourced from over 100,000 Canadians May 20, 2015 – OpenMedia is today…
victoryfb.jpg Federal Court of Appeal rejects Big Telecom’s efforts to delay implementation of wireless customer protection rules May 19, 2015 – The Federal Court of Appeal today has rejected Big…
saysorry2.jpg The call comes in response to Laurie Hawn attacking and questioning the loyalty of some of Canada’s most accomplished business leaders who signed a letter criticizing controversial Bill C-51.…
c51_protest.png The controversial Bill will now be considered by the Senate, as campaigners promise to turn Bill C-51 into a key election issue in October, if that’s what it takes…
Save the Link OG.png Legislators in European Parliament and Commission are considering updates to copyright proposals that would censor links for Internet users May 6, 2015 – A large network…
