The Basic Problem: everything was seen as “broadcasting” Occasionally a disaster brings a dose of reality into the consideration of abstract issues. The COVID19 pandemic points out a glaring mistake at the heart of the BTLR report. All over North America, demand for telecommunications services is surging. Businesses are responding…...
ISCC Praises Made-in-Canada Plan for Universal High Speed Internet
Budget 2019 commits $1.7B in funding to create a fully connected Canada Download Press Release Ottawa, Ontario – Reliable access to high speed internet is fundamental to a thriving society. The Internet Society Canada Chapter applauds the federal government’s investment today of $1.7B to ensure every Canadian from coast to…...
The Internet and Extra-Territorial Effects of Laws
Dr. Konstantinos Komaitis, Senior Director, Policy Development and Strategy at Internet Society. Dr. Konstantinos Komaitis discusses The Internet and Extra-Territorial Effects of Laws and the unintended and negative consequences of regulation with the Chair of the Internet Society Canada Chapter, Tim Denton. Click here to listen to the podcast...
The Piikani Cultural and Digital Literacy Camp Program
By Katie Watson Policy Advisor The Piikani Nation in Southern Alberta, concerned they were in danger of losing their Blackfoot culture and traditions, sought out an innovative way to share it with younger generations. Elders and school officials in Piikani focused on how they could use technology to engage youth…...
Canada’s approach to cyber security review
Public Safety Canada is conducting a consultation to review Canada’s approach to cyber security. Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISCC) will participate in this consultation to ensure that Public Safety Canada is informed of the views and ideas of Canadians on a broad range of cyber security issues and topics. Accordingly,…...
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