The New Democrats voted in favour of Bloc Québécois private members Bill C-444 Wednesday evening—which had proposed to regionalize CRTC responsibilities in Quebec—but the bill failed by a Commons vote of 200 to 77. 

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To help the broadcasting industry adapt to “significant changes,” the CRTC announced Wednesday that it will delay by 17 months the deadline for applications for new “must carry” Category A television services. 

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The CRTC announced Wednesday that it will not expand local calling areas in communities where the incumbent phone company faces competitors. 

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Rogers Communications Inc. announced Wednesday the launch of the Novatel Wireless Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, a new addition to Rogers’ portfolio of mobile Internet devices. 

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Shaw Communications Inc. announced Wednesday that it will be “the first communications provider in Canada to offer 3D-HD content” and that it will show the 2010 Masters Tournament in 3D. 

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Calgary cable and satellite-television provider Shaw Communications has posted a career opportunity for a “Senior Wireless Architect.” 

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The federal government followed through on its commitment to remove foreign ownership restrictions on satellites with the introduction of Bill C-9 this week. 

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Videotron Ltd. announced Wednesday that it will increase the file transfer limit of its basic Internet service effective April 1—but it will still be limited to 3 Gb per month of uploading and downloading activity.

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A new Statistics Canada study says two-thirds of Canadians used the Internet at least once a day in 2007, a slight increase in frequency from 2005. 

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Shaw Communications Inc. announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement with Telesat Canada to acquire capacity from a new satellite expected to launch at the end of 2012. 

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