The role of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Internet Society Canada Chapter (“ISCC”) is to provide strategic direction and oversight to help guide ISCC as it fulfills its mandate to be a recognized thought leader in the advancement of sound Internet policy development, education and related activities in Canada…...
Study of Broadband Competition in Selected Countries: Lessons for Canada
Download Full Study A study for the Bureau of Competition Policy’s Inquiry into Competition in Broadband Services MARCH 1, 2019 | INTERNET SOCIETY CANADA CHAPTER | TIMOTHY DENTON, CHAIRMAN Introduction This paper addresses the following questions asked as part of the Competition Bureau’s Market Study on Competition in Broadband Service[1]: How do…...
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...
Submission to the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel
Who we are The Internet Society Canada Chapter (ISCC) is a not-for-profit corporation that engages on internet legal and policy issues to advocate for an open, accessible and affordable internet for Canadians. An open internet means one in which ideas and expression can be communicated and received except where limits…...
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…...
Slate of candidates for the 2018 Director positions – AGM, May 14th, 2018
Here is the slate of candidates for the 2018 director positions to be voted upon May 14th at our Annual General meeting. Alyssa Moore – Read statement Heather Bakken – Read statement Konrad Von Finckenstein – Read statement Lena Trudeau – Read statement Mark Jeftovic – Read statement Matthew Gamble –…...
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