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

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched a major proceeding to ensure that Canadians have access to world-class telecommunications services that enable them to participate actively in the digital economy. Canadians can participate in all stages of the consultation, including the public hearing, scheduled in Gatineau, Que. on April 11. The first phase of the proceeding, … Read more

As of March 31, the vast majority of Canadians will be able to receive emergency alert messages affecting life and property through their radio and television services. Most of the broadcasting industry has implemented the national public alerting system and is making Canadians’ lives safe. Emergency alert messages are issued by emergency management officials such as … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced a company operating out of Arizona, Rainmaker Marketing/Maple Accounting, has been issued a notice of violation and administrative monetary penalty of $145,000 for violating the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-4245.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued further guidelines for entities who call voters, or that engage others to do so, during a federal election. In particular, these groups will need to register with the CRTC within 48 hours of making the first call during an election. “Once the Voter Contact Registry is up and running, our … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) unveiled a draft code that will help Canadians make informed choices and resolve disputes with their television service providers. Under the proposed code, cable and satellite companies would be required to provide easy-to-understand agreements to their customers and notify them of changes to their services, among other changes. The CRTC … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that Plentyoffish Media Inc. has paid $48,000 as part of an alleged violation of Canada’s anti-spam legislation. “Plentyoffish Media erred by sending commercial electronic messages to its registered users with unsubscribe mechanisms that were not in compliance with the law,” said Manon Bombardier, chief compliance and enforcement officer. … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced that four air duct cleaning companies paid a total of $55,000 as part of a settlement following violations to the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules. The CRTC also issued notices of violation accompanied by monetary penalties totalling $94,000 to five other air duct cleaning companies. Notices of violation and warning … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) set out a roadmap that, in a World of Choice, will maximize choice and affordability for Canadians television viewers. By the end of 2016, viewers will be able to supplement an affordable entry-level service with the additional channels they want, either on a pick-and-pay basis or in small, … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ruled in favour of innovation by dismissing a complaint which stated that Rogers Media was granting undue preference to its subscribers by providing them with exclusive content through its online service GamePlus. To encourage innovative ways of presenting content and the creation of compelling content for digital media, … Read more

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced changes to Canada’s television system, specifically on the creation of content made by Canadians for both Canadian and global audiences. Some of the changes include: hosting a Discoverability Summit in the fall of 2015, launching two pilot projects that provide a more flexible and forward-looking approach to the production … Read more