The Bloc picked up on the Bernier-net neutrality coverage, raising the issue with the Minister during question period. Adopting a method reminiscent of CRIA's mistaking polls for policy, Bernier responded by arguing that polling data suggests that the public supports its position on telecommunications deregulation.
Bernier Questioned on Net Neutrality
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It is most troubling to learn that Bernier is not supporting Net Neutrality. Do NOT let the technology companies decide. Make them strategize how to make a profit with Net Neutrality. Without it, it will only be more difficult to create new products/services that work well. It’s technically easier as well. So don’t let the telco’s invest money to make things more convuluted than it already is.