The grassroots net neutrality advocates are becoming increasingly organized. Case in point is the coalition SaveOurNet.ca [1] hosting an open forum tomorrow evening in Toronto called Protecting Canada’s Open Internet [2]:
SaveOurNet.ca: Protecting Canada’s Open Internet
An open forum for Toronto’s tech/web/media communities hosted by:
Matt Thompson, SavetheInternet.com [3] and SaveOurNet.ca [1]
Steve Anderson, SaveOurNet.ca [1]and The Campaign for Democratic Media [4]
Mark Kuznicki, Remarkk.com [5], Open Community Evangelist, TorCampDate/Time: Tuesday, June 24th, 6:00pm
Location: Fionn MacCool’s, 181 University Avenue @ Adelaide, Toronto
Snacks will be provided, cash bar
Your donation/sponsorship to help cover costs can be made by purchasing special tickets above.
More details and registration available on Eventbrite [2].
Some of the discussion will be about Bill C-552 [6], a private bill introduced by MP Charlie Angus about net neutrality. I am surprised they do not mention the proposed copyright legislation Bill C-61 [7] but it may get some discussion.