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Net Neutrality

The Internet has brought wide-ranging changes to the way that millions of Canadians—and hundreds of millions of the world’s people—work, shop, communicate and relax.

Access to the Internet is rapidly becoming a necessity for many in the developed and developing world. In a very real way access to the Internet, in particular broadband, is becoming another defining issue between the world’s haves and have-nots.

Such disparities in access have serious implications respecting access to broadband Internet service as an issue about democratic governance. Is this profoundly important tool going to be available to all citizens or will it be a tool of the world’s elites only?

 

Reports, publications and links

 

Send Vic Toews a Valentine to oppose legislation that will violate Canadians privacy rights

Warrantless access to your online identity and activities is a breach of your fundamental right to privacy. This is the month devoted to softer feelings, why not  Send Vic Toews a Valentine .

Report argues for open Internet and against price gouging

Following broad public consultation the report is a comprehensive look at the need for an open digital policy in Canada.

Feb. 26th day of action to Stop the Meter

Supporters across the country will be gathering signatures on the Stop The Meter CRTC petition. The signed petitions will be used to push decision makers to put a stop the new Internet usage fees.

Ottawa should reject decision to allow gouging internet charges

“This is the same old story of hard-working families getting gouged by greedy corporations,” says James Clancy, NUPGE national president.

Canadian ISPs are falling short on net neutrality

Guest commentary by Dr. Michael Geist a law professor at the University of Ottawa where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law.  

CRTC net neutrality decision - some progress but more needs to be done

"CRTC decision signifies that traffic management is not a free-for-all and the days of ISPs arguing that they can do whatever they please on their networks is over. That said, it also guarantees that traffic management practices such as throttling will continue and it is going to take more complaints to concretely address the issue." Michael Geist

CRTC net neutrality hearings underway – political solution may be required

Issue will ultimately be a political one with pressure on the Conservatives to join with the Liberals and the NDP in supporting net neutrality.

New Canadian laws would kill all internet privacy

Harper government to force Internet service providers to give police access to information on all Canadian Internet subscribers and all their private communications – without a court warrant.

Net neutrality coalition fights for innovation and free speech

CRTC decision on Internet throttling pits 'innovation and free speech versus monopoly'.  Canadians encouraged to get involved in the debate over Canada's open Internet and 'Net Neutrality' -- before a vital February 16 deadline.

CRTC sides with big telecom and fails net neutrality advocates

Promises broader inquiry into issue of throttling and network neutrality

CRTC considering public consultation on net neutrality

'This could represent a major step toward addressing the Canadian net neutrality concerns.' - Michael Geist

Protect neutrality or corporations will control the Internet

James Clancy sounds a warning at Parliament Hill rally to protect the Internet for all Canadians

NUPGE disappointed CRTC sides with Bell on Internet throttling

Ottawa (14 May 2008) - The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is disappointed with today’s decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to allow Bell Canada to continue throttling Internet access speeds to its subscribers.

NUPGE asks federal Liberals to join net neutrality campaign

The principle of net neutrality must be 'enshrined in Canadian law.' - James Clancy

NUPGE pamphlet: Keep the Internet open and democratic

Citizens should control the greatest innovations in communications history

Harper government sides with big telecom companies

Industry Minister Jim Prentice refuses to step into controversy over Internet 'traffic shaping'

NUPGE asks CRTC to investigate Internet 'traffic shaping'

'Such an investigation should be public and open to input from Canadians.' - James Clancy

The CBC, Rogers and Canada's Next Great Prime Minister

Are Canada's public broadcaster and the country's biggest cable company on a collision course?

Canada does nothing as U.S. takes action on net neutrality

Growing American recognition that legislation and regulatory action is required

NUPGE demands action on Rogers violation of net neutrality

'The telecommunications companies are going to continue to act in this manner unless there is legislation in place to protect consumers.' - James Clancy

NUPGE seeks action on Internet access and net neutrality

Canada failing to ensure access to broadband coverage and to protect network neutrality