Archive for February, 2011

***For Immediate Release-February 1, 2011***
 
Liberal Party of Canada opposes CRTC decision on usage based billing
 
 
St. Catharines Federal Liberal Candidate Andrew Gill is applauding the stance taken by Michael Ignatieff and the Liberal party of Canada on the issue of the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) decision on usage-based billing (UBB). Today the Liberal Party has clearly indicated they are opposed to the decision by the CRTC on usage-based billing and are calling on the government to overturn the decision.
 
 “Canadian’s made it very clear to us there were huge ramifications to this decision and that changes needed to be made,” said Gill “and I am proud to be part of a team that listened to, and is standing up for Canadians.”
 
Gill goes on to say,”I recognize the efforts within St. Catharines-Niagara to build a strong digital media and digital service industry which is delivered through the Internet, “said Gill, “and we need to ensure Internet service and broadband rates remain competive in order to protect consumers and business.”
 
The decision by the CRTC limits competition and choices for consumers. It allows large internet service providers to raise rates and reduce download limits for consumers. Places like Ontario will now face a 25-gigabyte (GB) download caps, compared to the US which enjoys caps of 250 GB. It will limit Canadians’ ability to use services like Netflix or watch the news streamed over the internet.
 
Gill wants to hear from residents on this issue and has set up an on-line poll and comment section on his website at www.andrewgill.ca
 
Contact: Andrew Gill
St. Catharines Federal Liberal Candidate
www.andrewgill.ca
905-931-5647