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PIAC releases report on Network Neutrality in Canada

- 2009-12-02 -

Today, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre released a comprehensive report on the state of net neutrality in Canada. The report shows consumer concern over ISP interference with network traffic and calls for greater protection of consumer's rights.

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Privacy Advocates call for restraint, transparency in Olympics Security

- 2009-11-24 -

A number of advocates issued a statement calling for restraint and transparency with respect to escalating security measures being adopted in preparation for the Vancouver Olympics. The statement points out that the Olympics should not occur in a climate of fear antithetical to the purpose of these games, and should not leave behind a legacy of surveillance in the cities that host them.

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Canadian Government Introduces Mandatory Reporting Law for Child Pornography

- 2009-11-24 -

The federal government has introduced Bill C-58, legislation requiring Canadian Internet intermediaries to report suspected offences involving child pornography. The Bill applies to Internet Service Providers and hosting businesses, social networking sites and other providers of online services and imposes penalties for failing to report, including imprisonment for multiple failures.

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Billy Bragg & Charlie Angus Call For Artist-Centred Digital Culture Policy

- 2009-11-20 -

NDP Heritage Critic Charlie Angus is calling for national hearings to lay the foundation for digital culture and new media rules that serve Canadian creators' interests. Angus launched the initiative with a press conference featuring British artist and creators' advocate Billy Bragg and Canadian music creator groups the Songwriters Association of Canada and the Canadian Music Creators Coalition.

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CIPPIC Signs Madrid Declaration

- 2009-11-13 -
CIPPIC has added its name to the growing list of experts and civil society groups signing the Madrid Privacy Declaration, reaffirming a global commitment to privacy, both as a value and a human right.
- Madrid Privacy Declaration
- International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy
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Liberals Call for Open Internet, Better Digital Economy

- 2009-10-30 -

Today, the Liberal party called for a true digital strategy to return Canada to its prominent position in the global digital economy. The statement called for strong rules establishing an open and neutral network for Canada so as to stop ISPs from discriminating against content. The statement also cited studies showing Canada as home to some of the highest average Internet cost per speed ratios in the developed world.

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CRTC Declines to Vary Result in CAIP v. Bell

- 2009-10-30 -

The CRTC has turned down CAIP's application to vary the CRTC's decision in CAIP v. Bell, finding no substantial doubt about (1) the correctness of its determinations that Bell's throttling of wholesale customer traffic does not control the content or influence the meaning or purpose of telecommunications it carries, (2) the completeness of the record used to make that decision, or (3) whether or not Commission fettered its discretion. The Commission declined to review other elements of the application to review and vary on the grounds that Bell's traffic management practices would now be subject to the new analytic framework and tariff requirements set out in Telecom Regulatory Policy 2009-657.

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CRTC Releases Net Neutrality Decision

- 2009-10-21 -

The CRTC released its decision in the Internet Traffic Management proceeding today. CIPPIC, who represented the Campaign for Democratic Media in the hearings leading up to this decision, called on the CRTC to put in place a framework that will ensure Canadians an open and netural Internet. The decision (TRP CRTC 2009-657) is a step in that, but does not go as far as the FCC went a year ago, let alone as far as it is about to go tomorrow.

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Petition Government for more ISP Competition

- 2009-10-10 -

A number of independent Internet Service Providers are petitioning government for access to new Internet facilities. Currently, Incumbent ISPs must give independent ISPs access to most of their Internet facilities, but not to those needed for the newest and fastest services. The petition states that this lack of access will mean less competition and higher prices for all Canadians. CAIP and other Independents ask Canadians to let the government know they care about this issue. Only 66 days remain!

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William Patry Lecture in Ottawa

- 2009-10-10 -

On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, UOttawa's Centre for Law, Technology & Society will be presenting William Patry, Senior Copyright Counsel for Google. Mr. Patry will be speaking about his exciting new book "Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars". The talk will begin at 5 pm, in Fauteux Hall Rm 147 and will be followed by a reception.

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