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: eLegal CantonCRTC new media hearing draws almost 100 written submissions
By David Canton
Michael comments that the real fight in these hearings will come down to 3 issues - the isp levy, the new media regulatory exemption, and net neutrality.
This will get interesting, as views range from complete hands off except to keep it neutral and open, to highly regulated Canadian content proposals. It is worth watching as the outcome may affect how Canadians use the internet.
Background detail is here and here.
Full post as published by eLegal Canton on December 09, 2008 (boomark / email).
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