Derek DeCloet notes that Shaw's plans to purchase the Canwest TV assets may leave CTV isolated in its campaign for fee-for-carriage.
Articles by: Michael Geist
Bell Aliant Sues Rogers Over Internet Ads
The Globe reports that Bell Aliant has fired the latest salvo in the fight over Internet speed claims, suing Rogers over its marketing campaign.
Canadian ISPs Fall Short in Meeting Net Neutrality Rules
Appeared in the Toronto Star on February 15, 2010 as ISPs Fall Short on Net Neutrality Rules Last fall, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued its much-anticipated Internet traffic management ruling, better known as the net neutrality decision. The case attracted national interest as the CRTC established several key […]
The Liberal Roundtable on the Digital Economy: My Comments
Liberal Industry critic Marc Garneau and Heritage critic Pablo Rodriguez yesterday hosted a roundtable on the digital economy on Parliament Hill. The roundtable featured two panels: one on a digital strategy (including representatives from Telus, MTS Allstream, ITAC, Google, and CAIP) and a second on copyright and broadcasting (I participated in this panel along with Barry Sookman and representatives from ACTRA, Rogers, and the Entertainment Software Association of Canada). Kady O'Malley live blogged the entire event and the Wire Report also provides coverage. My prepared opening remarks are posted below:
Privacy Commissioner Launches Consultation on Cloud Computing
The Privacy Commissioner has launched a consultation on the privacy implications of cloud computing. Responses will be accepted until April 15th.