Tag: Telecommunications
CRTC imposes $7.5M in penalties on Bell in telephone pole dispute
The CRTC has imposed a total of $7.5 million in penalties on Bell Canada for three violations of the Telecommunications Act, related to an ongoing dispute in regards...
Throne speech includes pledge to ‘address corporate tax avoidance by digital...
The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) says it remains optimistic revisions to the Broadcasting Act will be introduced during the upcoming session of parliament,...
Film & TV organizations call for throne speech commitments
Canadian film and television organizations are calling on the Liberal government to make good on promises to modernize the broadcasting and telecom sectors in...
BTLR panel releases its “What We Heard Report”
The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel has released its What We Heard Report reflecting feedback gathered during its consultations into the modernization of Canada's communications...
Shaw holding $548M Corus share sale after failing to find buyer
Shaw Communications has announced its intent to divest itself of its 38.6% stake in Corus Entertainment.
Shaw says it's entered into an agreement with a...
ISED proposes new CRTC direction putting consumer first
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Min. Navdeep Bains is proposing a new direction for the CRTC that puts the Canadian consumer first.
Bains' proposed policy...
CRTC asks for authority to regulate online service providers like Netflix
The CRTC asks for authority to regulate online service providers like Netflix and Spotify, and fine broadcasters, among other new powers in its written...
CRTC has launched an online survey asking Canadians about the sales...
The CRTC has launched an online survey asking Canadians about the sales practices of large telecommunications service providers, like Bell, Rogers and Telus. Canadians...
CRTC launches online survey on telco sales practices
The CRTC has launched an online survey asking Canadians about the sales practices of large telecommunications service providers, like Bell, Rogers and Telus.
Canadians have...
Senate report urges feds to revisit tax deductibility of foreign internet...
The federal government should study the idea of changing tax measures that encourage advertisers to spend money with foreign companies like Facebook and Google,...
