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e-2077 (Telecommunications)

E-petition
Initiated by Guy DAlesio from Burlington, Ontario

Original language of petition: English

Petition to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

Whereas:
  • Canadians pay more for wireless data plans than the majority of the developed world. Even within Canada some companies charge more for plans in different provinces, even though all plans work on the same infrastucture;
  • Access to data is increasingly becomming an essential service as more and more aspects of our society are more easily accessed online than in brick & mortar settings;
  • It is currently less expensive to purchase a plan from a foreign country and pay extra roaming fees than it is to buy the same plan in Canada; and
  • Reducing the cost of wireless data would allow more people access to the social and commercial activities available through cellular devices.
We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development to conduct a full inquiry into the market forces that have resulted in and continue to allow a situation where Canadians are paying more for wireless services than other developed countries. Furthermore we ask that the Minister and Government of Canada remediate the situation with legislation or policy changes.
Open for signature
February 25, 2019, at 4:56 p.m. (EDT)
Closed for signature
May 26, 2019, at 4:56 p.m. (EDT)
Photo - Pam Damoff
Oakville North—Burlington
Liberal Caucus
Ontario