Press Release Department: Federal - Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved an application by Shaw Communications Inc. on behalf of Shaw Media Inc. and its licensed subsidiaries, to effect a corporate reorganization resulting in the transfer of Shaw Communication Inc.’s shares in Shaw Media Inc. to Corus Entertainment Inc. Since Corus Entertainment Inc. was founded in 1999, Shaw … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced that Canadians will be able to turn to the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services for help in resolving issues about their television service providers. All licensed television service providers will have to become members of the CCTS by Sept. 1, 2017. The full release is available online. … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer issued Notices of Violation to three Canadian-based companies and two Indian-based call centres with penalties totalling $643,500. The notices allege that the five companies failed to respect the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules. “When making calls to Canadians, companies must follow the telemarketing rules, regardless of where … Read more

Canadians can subscribe to an affordable basic television package that costs no more than $25 per month. They will also have the option of supplementing this package with additional channels, either individually or in bundles of up to 10 channels. In March 2015, the CRTC announced these changes in TV packaging rules following the Let’s … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is currently reviewing the telecommunications services, including broadband Internet services, offered across the country. The CRTC reminds Canadians that they have until February 29, 2016 to share their views on topics such as broadband availability, how they communicate and service pricing. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced that more than 280 rural and remote communities in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec now have access to broadband Internet services. “We are pleased that three of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers have finally completed their broadband rollout. This process began a number of years ago, so it’s … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that it has received 12 applications to operate radio stations serving urban Indigenous Canadians in major markets. Specifically, the CRTC has received two applications for stations in Vancouver, three for Calgary, three for Edmonton, two for Toronto and two for Ottawa. Five organizations have submitted applications: the … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission launched a new tool on its website to help Canadians find the providers that best meet their needs. Through the “Communication Service Providers in Canada” online tool, Canadians will be able to search for phone, mobile, Internet and television services available in their area. Users can also access helpful details … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced that it executed a warrant under Canada’s anti-spam legislation at two locations in the Niagara region of Ontario. The warrant was obtained as part of an ongoing investigation relating to the installation of malicious software (malware) and the alteration of transmission data. The CRTC takes online threats very … Read more

Opening remarks by Jean-Pierre Blais to the Public Hearing on Local and Community Television is available online.