Canadians’ personal data could end up in the hands of U.S. intelligence agencies if American telecom giant Verizon is allowed to operate here, warns the union representing communications workers. New York-based Verizon Communications Inc., with about 100 million wireless customers, has said it’s eyeing the possibility of entering Canada’s wireless market under relaxed restrictions that allow foreign entrants to buy small Canadian wireless carriers with less than 10 per cent of the market share by revenue. The federal government says the intent it is increase investment and competition. Canada’s Big Three telecom providers — Rogers, BCE Inc. and Telus — have responded with a fierce lobbying campaign to pressure the government to back down, which observers say is unlikely. Unions and others have joined the fray.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 11:15:58 +0000
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