Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is committing over $17 million to Bell Canada, TBayTel, TELUS Communications Inc., and Sogetel Mobilité Inc. to build new cell towers and improve cellphone service along eight major roads. These projects received support from impacted communities and many organizations. Letters of support emphasized the positive impact the projects will … Read more
The CRTC is taking a major step forward to improve competition in Canada’s Internet market. The CRTC is now extending workable access to the large telephone companies’ fibre across Canada. Starting on Feb. 13, 2025, this new access will grow Internet competition, and empower consumers with new choices. It will make Internet providers work harder to … Read more
The CRTC is taking action to bring high-speed fibre Internet to five Inuit communities in northern Quebec, all of which are official language minority communities. Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is committing $79.4 million to the Kativik Regional Government to build a 933-kilometre fibre link, which will connect the communities of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Aupaluk, Tasiujaq, … Read more
The CRTC is taking action to bring high-speed fibre Internet to four remote Inuit communities in Nunavut, including one official language minority community. This is the first time these communities will have access to fibre Internet. Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is committing $271.9 million to the Government of Nunavut to build a 1300-kilometre … Read more
The CRTC launched a public consultation on Google’s exemption application under the Online News Act. On June 7, 2024, Google filed an agreement with an organization that would be responsible for administering the funds to Canadian news businesses and requested an exemption. The CRTC is accepting comments on Google’s exemption request until July 29, 2024. The full … Read more
As part of the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, the CRTC is launching two public consultations to help ensure broadcasters, including online streaming services, offer programming that is accessible to persons with disabilities. Closed captioning assists persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing, while described video and audio description assist persons who are blind or partially … Read more
Following consultations regarding the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, the CRTC will require online streaming services to contribute 5 per cent of their Canadian revenues to support the Canadian broadcasting system. These obligations will start in the 2024-2025 broadcast year and will provide an estimated $200 million per year in new funding. The funding will be … Read more
The CRTC is taking action to improve cellphone service along 70 kilometres of highway in northern British Columbia. Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is providing funding to Rogers Communications to build new cell towers along Highway 37, which will help improve access to emergency services. This project will also have a positive impact on … Read more
The CRTC is launching a public consultation to gather views on the regulatory framework for the Online News Act (formerly Bill C-18). This consultation follows the publication, on December 15, 2023, of regulations by the Department of Canadian Heritage on the application of the Act. The CRTC is accepting comments until April 12, 2024. The full release is available … Read more
The CRTC is taking action to bring high-speed satellite Internet service to all communities in Nunavut for the first time. Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is providing funding to SSi Micro Ltd. to upgrade its satellite Internet service, which is a milestone in supporting improved telecommunications in the territory. The CRTC is also providing funding to Keewaytinook … Read more
