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But if investment is actually what matters to you, then why won’t you do something about it?

Still, numerous smaller industry players, as well as internet advocacy group OpenMedia praised the proposed change. Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains wants to raise your Internet bill to protect Big Telecom.

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And on August 15, the first appeal was returned, as cabinet finally ruled on the petition. 1 This government has been promising us more affordable Internet for years. We encourage all parties to cooperate in the CRTC’s ongoing review of the rates decision to support a timely conclusion that will provide more certainty for all involved parties. Bell’s work from home plans extend tentatively to November and b... Telus keeps part of its workforce home until at least 2021.