Mazier’s internet speed bill passes House of Commons

Bill C-288 would end misleading internet speed claims

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Dan Mazier’s efforts to ensure tech companies are being honest about their internet service speeds has surpassed another hurdle. Bill C-288, which would amend the Telecommunications Act, was unanimously passed by all parties in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Apr. 26. This final approval in Parliament paves the way for it to advance to the Senate to be debated and then, if passed, brought into law.

The Act would require Canadian internet companies to provide accurate and transparent information to customers regarding the internet speeds they pay for. In his final comments just before the vote in the House of Commons, Mazier said that he has heard many people express their concerns about this practice.

“I’ve heard so many Canadians, especially rural Canadians, tell me that they’re not getting the internet speeds they pay for.