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Canada's "Do Not Call" List Overwhelmed on First Day of Service
Canada's new "Do Not Call" list, which allows consumers to no longer receive phone calls from telemarketers--has been a victim of its own success. In its first day of operation, consumers looking to be added to the... Canadians prefer user-generated videos to TV shows on the web
The broadcast watchdog, the CRTC, has released a comprehensive report into the state of the communications industry in Canada. It is the first report of its kind from the regulator, covering both the broadcast and telecommunications industries, because in the words of... Google targets Bell in CRTC letter
God Bless America. I don't say that very often but thanks to good old American innovation and the companies it spawns, the shameful conduct of Bell Canada is now being questioned. Google has put its... Bell defends throttling practices
Ars Technica does a great job of looking into Bell Canada's defence of its throttling policies. Bell is now claiming that in spite of appearances, that congestion levels on its networks are high. "The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)... A Win for the Open Internet in Canada
I'm glad to see this going in the right direction:"Happy to announce that yesterday Chairman of the CRTC, Konrad von Finckenstein, told the telecommunications industry that network neutrality is an important and... Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill
I have spoken to countless people recently who are deeply concerned about this issue. If you are in Ottawa this is something you should attend. The viability of a robust media and vibrant internet are at... CRTC Orders Bell to Prove Throttling Necessary, Hold Public Inquiry
In a move that could change the rules for internet providers and the way big corporations like Bell and Rogers' handle their data.The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission announced yesterday it has launched two major reviews of internet technologies,... Canadian watchdog reviews role of new media
"Canada’s broadcast watchdog, the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), wants to hear from Canadians about what it how it should deal with the Internet.At issue is whether the CRTC should extend its mandate to the Internet, a medium that is free... Net Neutrality battle heats up in Canada
The chatter I hear suggests that this is going to be a huge issue."The CRTC has to date largely avoided the net neutrality issue, however, that is about to change. The Canadian Association of Internet Providers, Canada's largest ISP association, has filed a Part VII... Court Dismisses Adbusters' Lawsuit Against Global Television
Adbusters May Appeal Decision
In a decision rendered February 18, 2008, BC Supreme Court Justice Ehrcke dismissed Adbusters' lawsuit against Global Television and declined Adbusters' motion to reinstate CBC... Adbusters Sues Canwest and Government of Canada
Freedom of Expression Is The Issue Says The BC Anti-Consumerism Group
Adbusters, the Vancouver-based anti-consumerism group and Canwest, Canada's media giant, went before a judge of the BC Supreme Court Monday... Bell Canada to run Do Not Call List
Isn't the first rule of telemarketing to call anyone and everyone on a "Do Not Call" list?"Bell Canada will operate the National Do Not Call List. The CRTC announced Friday that it has awarded a five-year contract to... Canada's heritage minister in hot water over fundraising
Canadian Heritage Minister (and copyright czar) Bev Oda has come under some intense scrutiny under revelations that there was some sketchy fundraising last fall. Essentially it breaks down to this: Oda is trying to... Conservative MP Introduces 'Clean Internet Act'
Another politician is wading into legal waters that appear out of his depth."Conservative MP Joy Smith yesterday introduced the Clean Internet Act (Bill C-427). The private member's bill would establish an Internet service provider licensing system to be administered by the...Canada Worse than 3rd World Countries when it comes to Mobile Data Access
"The motto of the CRTC, Canada’s telcom regulator is “Communications in the Public Interest”. Right. If you live in Canada, write to your MP. The CRTC, as an institution, needs to be taken out and shot.* This chart charts the best rates available from all carriers. And...
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