More than ever before, we depend on telecommunications services to conduct our economic, cultural and social lives. But, after 100 years of managing and controlling this industry to safeguard the interests of all Canadians, recent government decisions are leading us to a communications future that doesn't include us all.
Canadian interests in this vital sector are being traded off in the name of deregulation and harmonization.
Whether it is about access or affordability, security or sovereignty, the essays in this book will be a wake-up call to anyone wondering how telecommunications policy affects our daily lives.
"Leslie Regan Shade and Marita Moll have assembled a formidable team to tell a story every Canadian should know. To control the corporate ownership of the media is to control its content. Take heed. This is an important book," says Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians.
The CCPA’s bold vision and creative solutions help us imagine better futures for all. Its efforts to build bridges between labour, industry, and civil society and mentor young activists lay the foundation for realizing those provocative futures. I consider my support for the CCPA an investment in a better future for British Columbia.
— Polly Ng, Next Up graduate