Canada - Net Neutrality Rally Expected on Parliament Hill

posted by DrewWilson in culture // 229 days 22 hours 26 minutes ago

There's no shortage of coverage on the Bell Canada case. Now Canadians are planning on a huge network neutrality rally on the grounds of parliament hill.

Network neutrality in the last few months has stormed its way into the headlines. While the issue has already gone from the headlines to demands with the CRTC, now there's word that there is a rally being organized on the 27th this month.

The group organizing this rally is also organizing transportation for some to help others attend the event.

Here's what the group is rallying for:

1 - Competition:
- To stop Vertical Market leveraging
- To stop/prevent a Duopoly Environment (where Cable/Telco incumbents control)

2 - Innovation:
- To allow new content and applications to develop and/or flourish (ie: facebook/google)

3 - Consumer Rights:
- Promote ISP transparency
- Promote Consumer Privacy
- Promote the need for Product delivery (get what you pay for)

So if you find yourself near the nations capital and want to help support network neutrality, you can drop them a note that you'll be attending.

The speakerlist includes Charlie Angus (NDP MP), Mauril Bélanger (Liberal MP), James Clancy (NUPGE), Philippa Lawson (CIPPIC), Tom Copeland (CAIP) and Rocky Gaudrault (TekSavvy Solutions Inc.)

Via Michael Geist

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#1 I hope this turns out to be a large gathering and I hope it catches on the world over. The public need to take a stand. Now is the time my friends. The internet is one of the greatest tools mankind has come up with, where everyone can communicate freely. We need to fight to keep it free, we need our privacy respected.

posted by Spurge 229 days 16 hours 56 minutes ago
#2 Shiet, why did it have to be on a Tuesday, I've already taken time off this month and I don't think that my workplace would appreciate me taking off for 3 days (or more) to rally.

CURSES!!! *Fist shake*

posted by Mord_Sith 229 days 11 hours 6 minutes ago