Shaw connects Freedom Mobile to WiFi hotspots

Shaw Communications Inc. is allowing customers of its Freedom Mobile to connect to its network of Wi-Fi hotspots.

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CRTC to cut roles, services at regional offices

The CRTC is making changes, including trimming roles and services at its regional offices for what it’s calling a “digital first” initiative, according to an emailed memo circulated by the regulator. 

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‘Proceed cautiously’ in expanding lawful access: privacy commissioners

OTTAWA — The federal government hasn’t made its case for why law enforcement and intelligence agencies need stronger powers to intercept, decrypt and share citizens’ information, the country’s privacy watchdogs said Tuesday, as they shared their submission to the federal government’s national security framework review.

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Overturn worldwide search result ban, Google asks Supreme Court

OTTAWA — Canada’s highest court heard arguments Tuesday on whether a court in Canada can order a worldwide ban on websites appearing on Alphabet Inc.’s Google search engine, with counsel for Google arguing that such a ban would infringe on its free expression rights to rank its search results and devalue the quality of its search results.

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Social media networks team up to flag terrorism-related content

Facebook Inc.Microsoft Corp.Twitter Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube will begin sharing information to help curb the spread of terrorism-related content.

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Blue Ant partners on Canadian BBC Earth channel

Blue Ant Media Inc. and BBC will launch the BBC Earth channel in Canada in January, the companies said in a Tuesday press release.

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FCC dep’t engaging in ‘wild goose chase’ over zero-rating: commissioner

A branch of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is engaging in a “wild goose chase” by investigating a pair of companies’ zero-rating offers, according to one commissioner.

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Telecoms must tell customers about info disclosure: privacy commish

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) has clarified its rules around whether telecom companies have to tell customers if they have disclosed their personal information to other parties.

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December to see ‘hyper competitive’ wireless market: Barclays

Heavy handset promotions during Black Friday and Cyber Monday last month hint at a December that is shaping up to be “hyper competitive” for the wireless market, according to Barclays Capital analyst Phillip Huang.

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Pick-and-pay won’t tempt consumers to switch or subscribe: RBC

The pick-and-pay options launched by Canada’s TV providers last week aren’t likely to appeal to either current subscribers or those without traditional TV service, according RBC Capital Markets’ Drew McReynolds.

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