Members door knock for justice #FordFightback
As part of its monthly Ford Fight Back series, ACORN members across Hamilton, Ottawa and Toronto got together and knocked on doors in Doug Ford's home turf!
Digital Access to Opportunities
Rabble.ca: Fighting for digital equity, in Canada and beyond
Equitable access to the internet is a communication right.
Mississauga.com: Internet and cellphone affordability on the ballot for Mississauga–Malton voters
Residents looking to elect government that helps reduce telecom costs
ACORN Votes: The People's Platform
ACORN Canada's Federal Platform
Lethbridge Herald: Web access for all should be priority
Posted on 28 August 2019
Gov’t should ensure internet is available to all Canadians regardless of income
Way back in 2001, former federal industry minister Brian Tobin argued that the government should spend $4 billion to make sure households across the entire country had access to the internet.
Toronto Star: Internet access for all should be a promise made by all political parties in the upcoming federal election
According to a study released recently by the advocacy group, ACORN Canada, the high cost of internet access is still leaving low-income families behind.
CanIndia: Low-income families impacted by high cost of internet: Report
Having internet access is proving to be a costly addition for many low-income families and ACORN Canada, a charitable organization is urging the federal government to act.
Globe & Mail: Anti-poverty group calls for cheaper internet access for low- and moderate-income Canadians
The high cost of internet in Canada is a well-documented problem that disproportionally impacts low- and moderate-income households
Radio-Canada: Internet, un service essentiel trop cher pour bien des familles
Internet est devenu un outil essentiel à de nombreuses activités quotidiennes.
ACORN members launch the report on Barriers to Digital Equality; Call for Affordable Internet for All
On Tuesday, August 13th, ACORN members held a series of events across Canada to launch our new report: Barriers to Digital Equality in Canada.