Tag: CRTC

All things CRTC from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

CRTC invites public to weigh in on ISP code of conduct

The CRTC is inviting Canadians to share their views on its Facebook page until Mar. 4 on the possible creation of a mandatory code of conduct for internet...

Critics say CRTC telco report lacks accountability, commitment

Critics say while the CRTC report on misleading and aggressive telecom sales practices acknowledges there's a problem, it stops short of committing to any...

CRTC & Telecom News – CRTC to enact secret shopper program...

  The CRTC says it will implement a nationwide secret shopper program, among other measures to be considered, to try to combat misleading sales practices...

TV & Film News – Netflix establishing dedicated Toronto production hub

Netflix has announced it’s creating a dedicated production hub in Toronto, that will include multi-year leases with Cinespace Studios and Pinewood Toronto Studios. At...

CRTC finds misleading telco sales practices occurring to an “unacceptable degree”

The CRTC says it will implement a nationwide secret shopper program, among other measures to be considered, to try to combat misleading sales practices...

TekSavvy questions data omissions in CRTC report

TekSavvy has issued a letter to the CRTC questioning the quality of its 2018 Communications Monitoring Report. Published on Dec. 20, 2018, the Chatham, ON-based...

CRTC & Telecom News – TekSavvy questions CRTC reporting standards

TekSavvy Solutions Inc. has issued a letter to the CRTC calling for greater transparency and disclosure regarding the 2018 Communications Monitoring Report, published in December. The independent telco, which has...

TV & Film News In Brief – Super Bowl viewership down...

The CRTC has extended its call for comments on a proposed Production Report to be completed annually by the large English- and French-language TV...

Radio & Podcast News In Brief – Spotify acquiring Gimlet Media...

Spotify has announced its acquiring podcast companies Gimlet Media and Anchor as part an aggressive push to position the streaming service as both the...

CRTC, Telecom & Awards News In Brief – Netflix says it...

Netflix says it shouldn't be obligated to contribute to Canadian content funds, arguing that Canada is better served by market competition than the regulation...