COVID-19: Benefits and Resources
A collection of information, resources, news and campaigns around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digital Access to Opportunities
Capital Current: Should Internet be free in Canada? ACORN campaign pushes for universal connectivity during COVID-19
ACORN Canada, the social and economic justice advocacy group, held rallies across the country on June 16 demanding free internet for all low-income Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hamilton Spectator: Hamilton Public Library helps bridge digital divide with free Wi-Fi
Though its buildings are closed, Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is helping people stay connected during the pandemic by allowing public access to Wi-Fi outside its 22 branches.
Everyone needs the internet: Are governments listening to people who need it the most? ACORN members ask
Posted on July 3, 2020
Capital Current: ‘Do I pay the rent, do I take the internet?’ Protesters demand free online service
ACORN Canada held rallies across the country on June 16 demanding free internet for all low-income Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACORN Members do Social Distancing and Virtual Internet for All Actions as Liberal Government Leaves us in Debt and OFFLINE!
Posted on June 17, 2020
Liberal government's inaction leaves low income people in debt and offline
CBC News: Pandemic drives demands for universal affordable internet and cell plans
Liberal MP calls overage fees 'a tax on poor Canadians'
Policy Options Politiques : Fournier un accès Internet aux ménages à faible revenu
La pandémie de COVID 19 montre qu’il est grand temps d’inclure Internet dans la liste des services publics essentiels et d’offrir l’accès à tous.
140 ACORN members discuss how to rebuild a people centric economy
Posted on May 13, 2020