CRTC

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced new plans to make Internet services in Canada’s Far North more reliable and affordable. "Throughout our consultation, we heard about the challenges that residents of the Far North face in accessing Internet services and the real impact that has on peoples' daily lives. From disruptions in...

The federal government is asking for input on the future of the country’s broadcasting system. The CRTC consultation that launched yesterday goes until February 24, 2025, will examine how broadcasters, television providers, and streaming platforms such as the likes of Netflix, Disney+ and more interact, and what rules are needed to guide those relationships. The...

Streaming giants have convinced the Federal Court of Appeal to delay millions in payouts for Canadian content mandated by the Online Streaming Act

The CRTC is making changes to its Broadband Fund to fast-track high-speed Internet and cellphone services more quickly for remote areas. These updates come after a review in 2023, which included feedback from all stakeholders. One change focuses on speeding up the application process and making it easier for companies to secure funding. This means...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is asking for public feedback on whether Internet providers should display standardized labels for their plans. These labels, like nutrition facts on food, would show details like price and speed, making it easier for Canadians to compare options. Are we just super bad at shopping for internet and...

Telus is pushing back against a federal government decision they say limits competition among internet service providers. The company launched a petition on change.org one week ago, urging Canadians to support their right to choose their internet provider based on price and quality. The issue stems from a November 6, 2023, decision by the Canadian...

The CRTC has announced three public consultations aimed at improving how Canadians manage their internet and cellphone plans. These consultations are open to public feedback until January 9, 2025, with the goal of addressing common frustrations like unexpected price hikes and barriers to switching providers. "Canadians need the flexibility and power to choose the Internet...

The federal government has decided to keep the CRTC’s recent move to allow smaller Internet providers access to the high-speed fibre networks of our 'Big 3' telcos, Bell, Rogers, and Telus. The original CRTC decision aimed to make Internet services more competitive and affordable across the country. Bell Canada recently asked the feds to reverse...

The CRTC announced today that it's reminding phone, internet, and TV providers to be clear about customer protections. That’s according to the CRTC’s Vice-President of Consumer, Analytics and Strategy, Scott Hutton. Companies such as Rogers, Telus and Bell need to inform customers about the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS), which helps resolve issues,...

Independent internet service provider TekSavvy has expressed disappointment over the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) new interim wholesale fibre rates, stating they fall short of expectations. The company’s Vice-President of Insight & Engagement, Peter Nowak, shared a company statement on Tuesday. "TekSavvy has been waiting a long time for realistic wholesale fibre rates that...

Google will now contribute $100 million each year to Canadian news publishers, with payments adjusted for inflation. This agreement, made in 2023, allows Google to avoid direct negotiations with individual publishers under the Online News Act. The Online News Act, which became law last year, requires big tech companies to pay publishers for news content...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) last week approved the addition of Uvagut TV, an Inuit-language channel, to the basic TV package available across Canada. The channel, run by the Nunavut Independent Television Network, focuses on programming in Inuktut, offering culturally relevant content for Inuit communities. The inclusion of Uvagut TV not only serves...