Did you know that you don’t really need a set top box to get HDTV from your cable company? In the U.S. and other countries, you can plug your digital cable directly into your television, Tivo, or computer and enjoy the HDTV that you’ve paid for - it’s simple and it’s convenient. The only thing holding back Canadians from enjoying these same benefits is the will of the people and the action of our government.
If you want to get involved in shaping the future of TV in Canada,
click the link below and read more about it and write the CRTC
and/or your Member of Parliament
Drop The Box
CBC Article
Government agencies are moving to gain access to telephone and internet customers’ personal information without first getting a court order, according to a document obtained by CBCNews.ca that is raising privacy issues.
Government moving to access personal info, sparking privacy fears
CTV has now posted a copy of the consultation document.
The government LISTENING to the MEDIA??
Michael Geist - Public Safety To Release Lawful Access Consultation
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Tuesday September 11, 2007
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| Public Safety Canada and Industry Canada have quietly launched a semi-public consultation on one element of lawful access. The new consultation, which concludes on September 25th, asks for comments on the provision of customer name and address information by telecommunications companies to law enforcement. The consultation has not been posted on the Internet and I was asked not to post it online. |
This is something all Canadians should be aware of.. Read more:
Michael Geist - Public Safety Canada Quietly Launches Lawful Access Consultation
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