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Leading Internet Defender Calls Out Anti-Competitive Practices
OpenMedia.ca insists that Rogers Communications data limits require government action
For Immediate Release: July 26, 2010
Just days after video service Netflix announced its expansion into Canada, Rogers Communications announced they will lower the usage limits on some of their plans. The move appears to be a defensive measure to protect the company’s own video services from encroachment by Netflix, which provides unlimited movies and television shows over the internet for a monthly subscription fee.
Media Democracy Day Vancouver 2010 Details Announced
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Media Democracy Day Vancouver 2010 Details Announced
For the ninth year running, Media Democracy Day (MDD) will spark vibrant, critical, interactive dialogue around the Canadian media system.
Cable Giants Subvert Canadians' Desire for Accountability Re: Community Channels
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Cable Giants Subvert Canadians' Desire for Accountability Re: Community Channels
Ottawa (May 6, 2010) Instead of explaining to Canadians why they have closed community TV channels across the country and converted these public-service channels into branded business divisions, Canada's largest BDUs are subverting Canadians' desire for accountability, said the Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS).
Rogers’ Testimony at Community TV Hearings Conflicts with Testimony of Ordinary Canadians
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Rogers’ Testimony at Community TV Hearings Conflicts with Testimony of Ordinary Canadians
Ottawa (May 4/2010) In its presentation before the CRTC yesterday as part of the seven-day hearing into the future of community television, Rogers made several key statements that conflict with the testimony of previous witnesses.
OpenMedia.ca to address House of Commons and CRTC
OpenMedia.ca to address House of Commons and CRTC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2010
Today, in an effort to ignite Canada’s digital media revolution, OpenMedia.ca will be taking centre stage at the House of Commons Committee on Canadian Heritage concerning the future of media.
The Committee on Canadian Heritage is exploring the developments in emerging and digital media, how these developments are affecting Canadian cultural industries, and what federal institutions could do to assist Canadians and Canadian cultural industries.
OpenMedia.ca to address House of Commons and CRTC
OpenMedia.ca to address House of Commons and CRTC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2010
Today, in an effort to ignite Canada’s digital media revolution, OpenMedia.ca will be taking centre stage at the House of Commons Committee on Canadian Heritage concerning the future of media.
The Committee on Canadian Heritage is exploring the developments in emerging and digital media, how these developments are affecting Canadian cultural industries, and what federal institutions could do to assist Canadians and Canadian cultural industries.
