An editorial from eCMAJ reflects on their experience with open access.

We are inclined toward the notion that science is a public good. And, fortunately, at least for the moment, we believe we can maintain our policy,8 announced in 1999, of making eCMAJ available free without barriers. This is not only a socially responsible policy, but a strategic one. The Internet has given us greater visibility, permitting us to form electronic relationships with new readers, authors and contributors, all of whom have strengthened the publication. We plan to continue under the banner of “Free Access” both to users and contributors. %u2014 CMAJ