The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that Consolidated Travel Holdings Group Inc. has paid a $200,000 penalty as part of a settlement for violating the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules. Automated calls were made to Canadians indicating that they had won a free cruise to the Bahamas in exchange for answering a survey. Acting on … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC’s) Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer, Manon Bombardier, issued a Notice of Violation to Compu-Finder, including a penalty of $1.1 million, for breaking Canada’s anti-spam law. Following an investigation, Bombardier found that Compu-Finder sent commercial electronic messages without the recipient’s consent, as well as emails in which the unsubscribe mechanisms did not function … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ruled that it will now require Northwestel to lower the rates for certain residential Internet services by 10 to 30 per cent by May 4, 2015. As a result of the CRTC’s decision, Northwestel will need to reduce its rates for residential low-speed Internet connections over a Digital Subscriber … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released its report, “Results of the fact-finding process on the role of payphones in the Canadian communications system,” showing that payphone use by Canadians is decreasing steadily. However, the CRTC recognizes that payphones are important in society, and is therefore proposes that all incumbent telephone companies be obligated to notify communities affected, including … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that Hamel Système d’Information 2000 Inc., also known as Telelisting, will pay $260,000 in monetary penalties as part of a settlement for violations of the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules. Telelisting provides telephone directory services for online lead generation. Acting on information received from Canadians, the CRTC investigated Telelisting for alleged violations … Read more
Jean-Pierre Blais, chairman of the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), announced that the CRTC issued two decisions related to some of the issues addressed in “Let’s Talk TV: A Conversation with Canadians”, as well as a decision relating to the future of mobile television content. These announcements concern local television stations, simultaneous substitution and mobile television … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced new requirements for installing computer programs. Businesses installing software or computer programs on another person’s computer must now have their consent. These new rules are part of Canada’s anti-spam legislation. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved the structure and mandate of the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service. Earlier this year, the CRTC approved this telecommunications service, which will enable Canadians across the country to place phone calls and communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) or Quebec Sign Language (QSL) where the technology … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved, with conditions, an interim service that will make it easier to access emergency responders in the Yukon. This service was proposed by the Yukon Government as a temporary solution while it works to implement 9-1-1 service throughout the territory. More information is available online. Call 819-997-0313.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced its support for the “Leave the Phone Alone” road safety awareness campaign initiated by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA). The CRTC urges Canadians to use their mobile devices responsibly and to avoid talking on the phone, texting or checking messages on social media networks … Read more
