Net Neutrality

Report argues for open Internet and against price gouging

lbush — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:21:20 -0400

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

lbush — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:41:32 -0500

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

lbush — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:10:42 -0500

“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

lbush — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500

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

lbush — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:01:38 -0400

"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

lbush — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:13:32 -0400

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

dblaikie — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:30:00 -0400

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

lbush — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:38:33 -0500

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

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00:00 -0500

Promises broader inquiry into issue of throttling and network neutrality

CRTC considering public consultation on net neutrality

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

Protect neutrality or corporations will control the Internet

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

NUPGE pamphlet: Keep the Internet open and democratic

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Citizens should control the greatest innovations in communications history

Harper government sides with big telecom companies

lbush — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

NUPGE asks CRTC to investigate Internet 'traffic shaping'

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

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

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Growing American recognition that legislation and regulatory action is required

NUPGE demands action on Rogers violation of net neutrality

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:00:00 -0500

'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

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

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