Stephen Harper tweets he’s “very concerned” about CRTC’s usage-based billing decision
In the midst of a public outcry, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has let it be known he’s uneasy about the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s decision to allow usage-based billing for Internet service.
“We’re very concerned about CRTC’s decision on usage-based billing and its impact on consumers,” Harper tweeted today (February 1). “I’ve asked for a review of the decision.”
Harper’s Twitter post came after the federal Liberals and NDP took positions against usage-based billing.
According to the Globe and Mail, the federal government will determine by March 1 whether it will overturn the CRTC’s ruling or let it stand.
An online petition spearheaded by the group OpenMedia.ca has gathered 220,000 signatures against the practice, also known as Internet metering.
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Comments
6 Comments
ds
Feb 1, 2011 at 2:55pm
students can least afford this with the cost of getting an education going no place but up.
RonS
Feb 1, 2011 at 4:25pm
Harper? Concerned? That's an oxymoran of epic proportions! Unless of course it's donations from the eliet to his political ambitions. People he could care less!
spartikus
Feb 1, 2011 at 5:34pm
Stephen Harper is very concerned about <strike>his electoral prospects</strike> the impact on consumers.
whatAjoke
Feb 2, 2011 at 9:39am
Stephen Harper? Speaking of twits...oh you meant tweets ;)
Government bogged down with petitions
Feb 2, 2011 at 11:56am
Canadians insist Harper's Government leave the cable rates alone. I do know there is plenty who say enough is enough and with an election looming Harper dosen't want to be dethroned.
Steve Y
Feb 2, 2011 at 4:46pm
I like how our politicians need to be dragged kicking and screaming to do the intelligent thing.