The Bell website blocking coalition and its supporters argued that the proposal was consistent with other countries and did not implicate freedom of expression, Internet competition & access, and net neutrality. All positions have now been effectively debunked. (1/5)
On consistency with other countries, even supporters acknowledge that majority of countries with site blocking require court orders. The absence of a court order renders it an outlier. The ETHI committee expressed particular concern with the issue. (2/5) michaelgeist.ca/2018/02/case-b…
On freedom of expression, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression said plan “raises serious inconsistencies with Canada’s obligations under Article 19 of the Int’l Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and related human rights standards” (3/5) michaelgeist.ca/2018/03/un-spe…
On Internet competition, many Canadian Internet Providers have warned of the consequences of the proposal that poses a threat to affordable Internet access and market competition. (4/5) michaelgeist.ca/2018/04/canadi…
On net neutrality, House of Commons committee says with the plan “net neutrality may be eroded in Canada by allowing Internet content blocking and censorship. These concepts are at odds with net neutrality, which ensures an open Internet.” (5/5) michaelgeist.ca/2018/05/ethion…
