Apr 12th, 2011, 23:26 | #1 |
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Big Telecom Internet Surveill
Friends, The Conservatives have put forward an invasive, anti-Internet set of “Lawful Access” policies that would have Internet providers collect our personal information without court oversight. If this goes through, officials will have real-time access to our online information. To stop this in its tracks, as many of us as possible need to send pro-Internet letters to candidates now. The good news is that we have some amazing successes to build on: The Green Party got the ball rolling by actively encouraging their members to sign up as pro-Internet candidates. Conservative Candidate Sébastien Forté showed his support when he went so far as to join us one of our open meetings in Montreal. Jack Layton and many New Democrats quickly came out in favour of the open Internet. NDP candidates showed support by handing out flyers and wearing pins, and the party later introduced a digital policy that calls for an end to usage-based billing. Jack Layton even called the OpenMedia.ca office last night to pledge his support! Many Liberal candidates have committed to stand up for the Internet. Pressured by OpenMedia.ca during an online panel discussion, the Liberals went as far as making a commitment to prevent anti-competitive behaviour by separating Big Telecom’s Internet service businesses. This is momentum we can build on to get all the parties and candidates on our side. We can’t do it without you. Help us stop big telecom surveillance and price-gouging by sending a letter to your local candidates. Thank you for making the election about issues again. Sincerely, Steve Anderson, Lindsey Pinto, and the OpenMedia.ca community P.S. Help the OpenMedia.ca community promote pro-Internet platforms by contributing to the Vote for the Internet fund. Chip in here: http://openmedia.ca/drive P.P.S. Stay engaged in the election by joining us on Twitter and Facebook for tonight’s Leaders Debate. Click HERE for more information and instructions. Sources Greens pledge to protect Internet access and open communications http://greenparty.ca/media-release/2...communications The Conservatives Commitment to Internet Surveillance http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/5733/125/ Garneau, Geist and Anderson on Canada’s Digital Future http://www.liberal.ca/issues/digital-policy/ Candidates Show Their Pro-Internet Sides http://openmedia.ca/blog/candidates-...internet-sides Power and Politics on Vote 4 the Internet Campaign http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr-1A...el_video_title OpenMedia.ca |
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