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Trump lacks broadband, telecom policy: report

Much of the divide between the two leading candidates for the U.S. presidency is that one has articulated policies on technology and innovation while the other has not, according to a new report by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).

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Reinstating Shoan ‘not in public interest’: AG

OTTAWA — Last week’s decision from a Federal Court judge setting aside an investigation and decision that former CRTC commissioner Raj Shoan committed workplace harassment should weigh heavily in his favour for granting a temporary reversal of his termination, the federal Appeal Court heard Tuesday.

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CRTC skinny basic hearing ‘premature,’ telecoms say

As the CRTC is set to look into the implementation of its skinny basic TV package rules by industry, telecoms are arguing the proceeding is largely premature, given that the commission’s skinny basic regime still hasn’t been fully implemented.

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Review needed in community TV decision: CACTUS

A group representing community TV stakeholders solidified its discontent with June’s policy framework with a letter to the CRTC asking it to reconsider its decision to give companies the ability to move funds away from community TV.

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Court dismisses Super Bowl simsub appeal, Bell to re-file

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed BCE Inc.’s appeal of the CRTC’s move to ban simultaneous substitution for the Super Bowl, deciding that the case, which was launched before the ban became official policy, was premature.

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177,000 Canadians subscribe to skinny basic: CRTC

GATINEAU — As of June 30, about 177,000 TV subscribers had a skinny basic package, according to information given to media at a CRTC technical briefing Friday.

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Federal court upends Shoan harassment finding

A Federal Court judge has overturned a 2015 CRTC decision that former commissioner Raj Shoan harassed a senior staff member, ruling he was denied procedural fairness in the investigation leading up to the decision.

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Galaxy Note 7 fires prompt international recall by Samsung

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is recalling its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in multiple markets, including Canada, after reports that batteries were catching fire.

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CRTC weighs in on legality of Quebec online gambling law

The CRTC is looking for input on a preliminary view it’s taken regarding the legality of blocking of Internet content, as it considers how to deal with a complaint about a Quebec law mandating blocking of illegal gambling websites.

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Commission admits to factual error in CIPF decision

The CRTC has admitted it made an error in a recent decision by attributing an argument made by Rogers Communication Inc.’s group of funds to the Canada Media Fund (CMF).

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