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

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission simplified the process for Canadians who want to change providers for their television, home telephone, wireless or Internet services. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-0218. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced that it is requiring conventional television stations to conduct a national awareness campaign to inform … Read more

The CRTC announced the public will be able to have their say on the review wholesale residential high-speed Internet access services, with public hearing starting on July 11th in Gatineau, QC. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0313.

The CRTC approved BCE Inc.'s acquisition of CTVglobemedia Inc. Further to a review of the proposed benefits package, the CRTC is requiring BCE to spend $245 million over the next seven years to: allow for the carriage of at least 43 additional television services, including local, and regional conventional stations and independent community stations ($60 … Read more

The CRTC launched a public consultation on the issue of loud television commercials. The CRTC is inviting comments on the possible technical and regulatory measures that would ensure commercials are not perceived to be louder than the programs they accompany. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-0218.

The commission launched, of its own initiative, a proceeding to review its decisions on billing practices that would have applied to the residential customers of Small Internet service providers (Small ISPs). The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.

The CRTC has revoked the licence of CKLN-FM, a community-based campus radio station located a Ryerson University, because licence holder CKLN Radio Inc. was found to have been in breach of numerous regulation and condition of licence. The full decision is available online. Call 819-997-9403.

The CRTC has asked the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council to review their decision to ban the unedited version of Dire Straights song "Money for Nothing" on Canadian airwaves. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0313.

The CRTC announced it has fined Bell Canada $1.3 million for the company's unauthorized telemarketing practices and violation of the Do Not Call List. Call 819-997-9403.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission introduced a new policy for community and campus radio stations. The policy provides this sector with stable funding, and emphasizes the importance of local reflection as well as the participation of volunteers in all areas of a station's operations. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403. The Canadian … Read more