Most Canadians favour Get Connected Fairly bill: survey

VANCOUVER – Canadians overwhelmingly support Bill C-555, also known as the Get Connected Fairly Act, according to a national online survey conducted by Angus Reid Strategies. The private member’s bill, introduced by Liberal David McGuinty earlier this month, would prohibit a cell phone carrier from levying any additional fees and charges that are not part of a customer’s monthly plan rate, and to compel a cell phone carrier to detail the costs associated with roaming or coverage charges. According to the survey, 87% or respondents would like their Member of Parliament to vote in favour of this bill in the...