This article provides a brief overview of some of the key issues related to what could be considered the next critical debate arising from the intersection of law and the Internet – “net neutrality.” For those intimately involved in the discussion, the resolution of this issue may change the way the Internet operates as we know it today. While “net neutrality” has had arguably much greater exposure in the United States Canada’s own policymakers have made certain pronouncements regarding “net neutrality” and any divergence between the legislative responses may have some significant consequences for Canadian users of the Internet. It is useful, therefore, to have an understanding of the key issues, parties and current legislative developments.

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