OpenMedia.ca

OpenMedia
Founded2008
FoundersSteve Anderson
TypeNon-governmental organization
FocusDigital Rights, Media Access, Civil Liberties, Consumer advocacy
Location
MethodAdvocacy, Education, Community Engagement
Key people
Laura Tribe
(Executive Director)
Steve Anderson
(Senior Adviser)
Websitehttp://www.openmedia.org/

OpenMedia is a Canadian non-partisan, non-profit advocacy organization working to encourage open and innovative communication systems within Canada. Its stated mission is "to advance and support a media communications system in Canada that adheres to the principles of access, choice, diversity, innovation and openness."[1] The organization employs online campaigns, participatory events, school presentations and workshops. Its online petition for the "StopTheMeter.ca" campaign became the largest online appeal of its kind in Canadian history.[2] In 2013, OpenMedia launched campaigns aimed at ensuring accountability in the Canadian government's surveillance activities.[3]

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  2. ^ "24 Hours Vancouver". Vancouver.24hrs.ca. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  3. ^ "24 Hours Vancouver". OpenMedia.ca. Retrieved December 1, 2013.