OpEdNews - Article: Canada Caught In Net Neutrality Issue

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Internet neutrality is an issue of vital importance to everyone. As the last bastion of free speech on this planet, it is of crucial importance that we fight vigorously to retain the open nature of the Internet. Here in Canada, if the CRTC allows providers to throttle the internet, large networks will prioritize US programing at the expense of documentaries, public forums and independent media sources such as Youtube.

I implore each and every one to take action by visiting www.Saveournet.caCRTC) petition voicing your opinion on this issue. Submissions made to the CRTC will be taken into consideration regarding "traffic management" hearings to be held later this year. and sign the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (

"SaveOurNet.ca is a coalition of citizens, businesses, and public interest groups fighting to protect our Internet's level playing field. We're calling on lawmakers and industry to protect openness, choice, and access for ALL Canadians "" and stopping lobbyists and special interests from ruining Canada's Internet."

There is only one authority that should be in control of your Internet surfing and that is YOU. Your voice on this issue will determine whether we retain open online access, or allow phone and cable companies to control the information that travels over the Internet.