In a brief submitted recently, CJC asks the CRTC to hold in abeyance any decision to issue an order exempting the Internet from regulation. But like any technology it will be used by some in destructive ways. The Internet already has proven to be an ideal vehicle for propaganda dissemination and recruitment by racist hatemongers.
Regulation is necessary.
The only question is how most appropriately to balance all of the competing interests. CJC is deeply troubled over the lack of clarity as to which agency or instrument of government should be charged with the responsibility for such regulation. Our primary concern is that the regulation of the Internet does not fall through the jurisdictional cracks of different government agencies. Until this fundamental concern is addressed, we are strongly of the view that any preemptive move by the CRTC would be irresponsible.