The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has unexpectedly announced a halt on all new radio applications and complaints for a period of approximately two years. The move has left many radio broadcasters reeling, especially those facing immediate challenges. Kevin Desjardins, president of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, expressed concern, stating that many stations have...
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on Thursday outlined how it will implement the Online News Act and the latter’s bargaining framework between Meta and Google. The basic timeline will be as follows: Fall 2023 The CRTC will hold a public consultation. The CRTC will also issue a call for proposals for an independent...
Pelmorex, the private company behind Canada's weather and disaster alert system known as Alert Ready, has been granted a three-year broadcasting license renewal by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). This decision was made without public consultation, despite recent criticisms of the system's performance during extreme weather events. Oakville-based Pelmorex also runs The Weather...
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) confirmed today that agreements are now established allowing regional firms to access networks of larger Canadian cellular service companies, in what it says is a major milestone to increase competition across the nation. This access will enable these regional entities to operate as mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs),...
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued a warning to Android users on Thursday morning. According to the regulatory body, a recent operating system update has inadvertently caused some Android devices to dial 9-1-1. The CRTC said due to an unforeseen complication with the recent software update, some devices have been dialling 9-1-1 unintentionally....
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has made a pivotal decision that it says will bring more affordable cellphone plans for Canadians, while motivating companies to sustain their investment in top-tier networks. The Monday announcement establishes the tariff that Quebecor will pay Rogers to provide services using the latter's wireless network across the nation....
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is changing the way it decides the prices for wholesale telecommunications services. These are the prices that internet and phone companies charge each other to use their networks. By regulating these prices, the CRTC aims to make internet and phone services more affordable and accessible for all Canadians,...
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has rejected Bell's request for an extension to the tariff filing and cost study deadlines related to the wholesale high-speed access service (HSA) framework review. On March 8, 2023, the CRTC initiated a review of the wholesale HSA framework through Telecom Notice of Consultation 2023-56. The Notice directed...
A recently unveiled draft policy shows that the Liberal government of Canada intends to exempt online content creators from impending regulations targeted at digital giants. The online streaming bill, approved in April, intends to mandate digital platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to promote and contribute to Canadian content, a rule already applicable to traditional...
A public consultation by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has garnered an overwhelming response, with thousands of Canadians expressing support for the prohibition of Fox News in Canada. Submissions started in March and closed on June 2, 2023. The consultation was initiated in response to a plea from Egale Canada in April, an...
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has granted approval, albeit with changes, to the wholesale roaming tariffs submitted by national wireless carriers. These tariffs incorporate considerations for seamless roaming and the implementation of 5G networks. A lengthy 64-page report details the changes, released today. As per Telecom Order CRTC 2023-171 issued on June 7,...
