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Big Media lobbyists are trying to lock down the Internet in Canada through legislation like Bill C-11 and the trade agreements ACTA and TPP.
Bill C-11 has already passed its second reading. It currently includes provisions to lock users out of their own services and give Big Media giants increased power to shut down websites have already made their way into Bill C-11.
We’re now looking at the “most restrictive digital lock provisions in the world” and Big Media is still hoping for powers that include website blocking and Internet termination, even for unproven allegations of infringement.
This approach is backwards: it suffocates online choice and it’s patently unfair. It's time for policy makers to stop listening to megacorporate lobbyists and work to put Canada on the map as a leader in Internet openness and affordability.
Please sign the petition today, and tell the Prime Minister and the Industry Minister to say no to the Internet lockdown before it's too late.
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The Big Three cell phone giants have a plan for Canada:
- Squeeze independent providers out of the cell phone market.
- Squeeze more money out of your wallet every month through new fees on your bill.
- Squeeze Canadians into tighter, longer-term contracts with disrespectful customer service.
The Big Telecom scheme will cripple innovation, drain your wallet every month, and put Canada even further behind the rest of the world on mobile communications. Canadians already pay some of the highest cell phone fees in the industrialized world, and Big Telecom is trying to make our unfair, expensive situation even worse. Let's stand up for affordability and choice, and raise a massive national call to stop this Big Telecom scheme.
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The government is about to push through a set of electronic surveillance laws that will invade your privacy and cost you money. The plan is to force every phone and Internet provider to allow "authorities" to collect the private information of any Canadian, at any time, without a warrant.
This bizarre legislation will create Internet surveillance that is:
- Warrantless: A range of "authorities" will have the ability to access the private information of law-abiding Canadians and our families using wired Internet and mobile devices, without justification.
- Invasive: The laws leave our personal and financial information less secure and more susceptible to cybercrime.
- Costly: Internet services providers may be forced to install millions of dollars worth of spying technology and the cost will be passed down to YOU.
If enough of us speak out now the government will have no choice but to stop this mandatory online spying scheme. Sign the petition now, and forward it to everyone you know.
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Take the pledge to make the switch to an indie ISP!
Canada is falling behind the rest of the world on both Internet speed and pricing. Big Telecom has made record profits while they overcharge and disrespect Canadians. Those profits are then used to lobby for more control and price-gouging.
The only thing big telecom companies understand is their bottom line, so let’s hit them where it hurts. Let’s get as many Canadians as possible to switch to an independent provider.
It’s not possible for everyone to switch to an independent provider right now, but let’s all pledge to use an independent provider when it is possible.
By pledging to make the switch, you’ll send a clear message to policy-makers that Canadians want independent choices for Internet service. Make a pledge and spread the word!
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We’re looking at a future where big telecom companies will charge per byte for Internet use, the way they do with smart phones. If we allow this to happen, Canadians will have no choice but to pay much more for less Internet.
Big phone and cable companies are obviously trying to gouge Canadians, control the Internet market, and ensure that we continue to subscribe to their television services.
This will crush innovative services, Canada's digital competitiveness, social progress, and your wallet.
We urgently need to send a clear message to decision-makers that we refuse to be gouged by big phone and cable companies. Enough is enough.
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Canada needs a citizen-centric digital strategy.
Big phone and cable companies are already hard at work lobbying the new Conservative Government for further price-gouging and control.
To combat this, OpenMedia.ca has put forth a well-researched report and citizen-centered action plan for a gouge-free, open, and affordable Internet. The plan is based on widely held Canadian principles of accessibility, choice, diversity, innovation, and openness.
We’ve done our homework. Now, as many people as possible need to send this plan to local MPs and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. We have a unique opportunity to stop price-gouging.
Set the record straight. Send a copy of our report to your MP and Stephen Harper!
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