Innovation Minister Champagne could solve connectivity in Canada
By using spectrum conditions in Toronto, he’s let it slip that he has the power to bring affordable bills to the hands of people across the country.
An online safety bill in Canada: time to get on with it already
Canadian youth are at greater risk online than their peers in much of the democratic world because our federal government won’t table a long-promised bill.
Navigating the country’s telecommunications landscape a tricky task
On the telecom side of things, the CRTC’s long-standing focus on the fundamental issues of access and affordability is far more tangible than the ethereal cultural ambitions that have swamped the broadcasting boat.
Canada must embrace digital transformation to achieve climate change and sustainability goals
In just the last year, Canadians have experienced the devastating effects of wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, heat waves, and drought. Shaped by the effects of climate change, the increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather events is concerning for all Canadians, with recent opinion polls indicating that 89 per cent have noticed an increase in natural […]
Inadequate Online News Act regulations pay lip service to journalistic independence
The transparency provisions in the Online News Act fall short of ensuring Canadians can comprehend the extent of non-cash influence that tech giants may wield in the news industry.
Canada versus Big Tech
We think there is a way forward to mitigate our apparent dependency on the social media giants that are doing so much to damage our information ecology.
When it comes to safeguarding Canadian news, let’s stick to the fundamentals
Remember that the motivating purpose of the Online News Act is to ensure fair rent from those who use the work of Canadian journalists.
Involvement with global telecommunications coalition gives Canada ‘a seat at the table,’ say telecom experts
Areas of focus for the Global Coalition on Telecommunications include diversification of telecom supply chains, telecom security and resilience, and 6G.
Senate Conservatives stall Bill C-11, insist government accept Upper Chamber’s amendments
The controversial Online Streaming Act, which the House first passed last June, is back in the Senate again, and is expected to be voted on this week.
The U.K. spectrum policy is keeping wireless prices low—can Canada do the same?
Canada risks an inadequate supply of spectrum that may limit competition for 5G services, drive up both spectrum and 5G service prices, and delay access to a very significant new technology.
