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State of the Internet

State of the Internet

Description image by Lindsey Pinto Communications manager, OpenMedia.ca.
  • First Posted: Jan 26 2012 10:01 AM
  • Updated: 4 months ago

A weekly news update on the state of the internet from Openmedia.ca.

In this week's news update, Openmedia discusses the ongoing fight against Bill C-30 and the undue influence of Big Telecom on that bill. Check out the latest instalment below:

In this week's news update, Openmedia discusses the threat of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and the huge strides forward taken by the global pro-Internet community to stop them. Check out the latest instalment below:


In this week's news update, Openmedia discusses the implications of Calgary police recently violating email privacy during an investigation. In other news, a new report shows just how closed our cellphone market really is. Check out the latest instalment below:

May 3, 2012


In this week's news update: the CRTC is looking into national rules that could help Canadians fight the unchecked dominance of the 'Big Three' in the cell phone market, a situation that has led to some of the highest fees in the industrialized world, and punitive customer service situations. Check out the latest installment below:

Apr. 19, 2012


In this week's news update, Openmedia discusses the prospect of further concentration in Canada's telecommunications sector with Bell's proposed purchase of Astral media. Check out the latest installment below:

Mar. 22, 2012


In this week's news update, Openmedia discusses the continuing fight against bill C-11 and its dangerous digital lock provisions. Check out the latest installment below:


In this week's news update, Openmedia discusses the government's decision to backdown on the warrantless online spying bill. Check out the latest installment below

Mar. 1, 2012


In this week's news update, Openmedia discusses the massive citizen push back against the controversial lawful access legislation tabled by everyone's favorite whipping boy Minister, Vic Toews. Check out the latest instalment below:

Feb. 23, 2012


In this week's news update, Lindsey Pinto discusses the controversial lawful access legislation and what Canadians can do to stop the Conservatives from passing the bill. Check out the latest instalment in the weekly segment below:

Feb. 15, 2012


In this week's news update, Lindsey Pinto discusses a recent victory for internet openness. Check out the latest instalment in the weekly segment below:

Feb. 9, 2012


Feb. 2, 2012


Jan. 25, 2012


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