The CRTC approved Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw’s broadcasting services, subject to a number of conditions and modifications. The CRTC has also set out several safeguards to ensure that the transaction benefits Canadians and the Canadian broadcasting system. As part of this transaction, Rogers is acquiring 16 cable services based in Western Canada, a national satellite … Read more
The CRTC formally removed RT (previously known as Russia Today) and RT France from the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized for distribution. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
The CRTC took another step to strengthen consumer protection as certain Canadians will be able to obtain paper bills from their communications service provider. The following segments of customers will now be able to receive paper bills, at no charge, upon request: customers who self-identify as persons with disabilities customers without home Internet access or … Read more
The CRTC’s Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer announced penalties totalling $300,000 to four Canadians for their involvement in the Dark Web marketplace Canadian HeadQuarters. The marketplace was taken offline following the execution of warrants by CRTC staff. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
The CRTC announced that four projects will receive up to $8.8 million in funding from the Broadband Fund. The projects will target approximately 680 households in five communities, including four Indigenous communities, in Alberta and Nova Scotia. The Broadband Fund will allocate funds to the following service providers: ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership (Alberta) We’koqma’q First Nation … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has reached an agreement with Gap Inc. for allegedly violating Canada’s anti-spam legislation. In addition to implementing corrective measures, it has agreed to make a payment of $200,000. Gap is a U.S.-based global apparel retailer which operates several clothing divisions, including Banana Republic and Old Navy. The full release is available … Read more
As of Nov. 30, telecommunications service providers will certify whether a caller’s identity can be trusted by verifying the caller ID information for Internet Protocol-based voice calls. This new technology will help reduce the frequency and impact of caller ID spoofing. As service providers continue to upgrade their IP networks and offer compatible phones to their … Read more
The CRTC announced that CA Diffusion has agreed to pay a $200,000 penalty as part of a settlement for making non-compliant telemarketing calls. The Laval, Que.-based company, more widely known as Physaro, specializes in the direct sale of wellness products geared toward seniors. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
The CRTC today announced that the Voter Contact Registry is now accepting registrations for the 2021 federal election. The CRTC will accept registrations up until 48 hours after the federal election of September 20, 2021. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
The CRTC announced that 10 projects will receive up to nearly $20.5 million in funding from the Broadband Fund. The projects will potentially benefit approximately 3,625 households in 46 communities, including 16 Indigenous communities, in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
