The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) marked the coming into force of its wireless code, which enables Canadians to cancel their contracts at no cost after a maximum of two years. The code also makes it easier for Canadians to understand their contracts for cellphones and other mobile devices and sets out their basic … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that municipalities and telecommunications companies can now refer to a model municipal access agreement to facilitate negotiations regarding the installation of telecommunications infrastructure. "Telecommunications companies often need access to streets and other municipal property to install, upgrade or maintain their facilities, which include fibre-optic cables," said Jean-Pierre … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched Let's Talk TV: A Conversation with Canadians, a discussion about the future of Canada's television system. "Canadians have an unprecedented choice of television programs that includes the best of what Canada, and the world, has to offer," said Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman of the CRTC. "Many still enjoy … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued the 2013 edition of its Communications Monitoring Report, which provides an overview of the Canadian communication system. "This year's edition of the report contains a wealth of information and is intended to assist those that participate in our public proceedings," said Jean-Pierre Blais, chairman of the CRTC. … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved a limited number of applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite companies’ digital basic television service. “Canadians across the country will have access to programming that meets a real and exceptional need, and that would not be widely available without our intervention,” said Jean-Pierre Blais, chairman … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that it has issued two notices of violation totaling $17,000 in penalties as part of a wide-ranging investigation into the use of robocalls by political parties, elected officials and telemarketers. The CRTC received the cooperation of NDP MP Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.), who entered into a … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved an application by Astral Media Inc. to sell its pay and specialty television channels, conventional television stations and radio stations to BCE Inc. The CRTC’s approval comes with a number of conditions that are necessary to uphold the public interest. “Astral’s application put forward a different approach … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released statistical and financial information on the 675 commercial radio stations operating in Canada. These annual reports allow Canadians to stay informed about the state of the Canadian communications industry. Revenues for the broadcast year ended Aug. 31, 2012, increased marginally over the previous year despite competition from … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released statistical and financial information on Canadian conventional television stations for the broadcast year ended Aug. 31, 2012. These annual reports allow interested parties, including Canadians, to stay informed about the state of the Canadian communications industry. Despite a decline in revenues, private conventional stations invested 17.6 per … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued a wireless code that will make it easier for Canadians to understand their contracts and sets out their basic rights. The code will apply to new contracts for cellphones and other personal mobile devices starting on Dec. 2, 2013. The wireless code addresses the main frustrations that … Read more
