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PIAC says CRTC’s Internet Code has “no real protections,” CCTS research shows uptick in complaints

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) said that the CRTC’s Internet Code provides consumers with a false sense of protection after a new report found there were only 18 violations under the code this year with nearly 13,000 complaints.

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Telus sells financial solutions business to Dye & Durham

Telus Corp. has sold its financial solutions division to Vancouver-based technology provider Dye & Durham for $500 million, the companies announced Monday. The deal closed on Monday.

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CRTC releases described video statistics

The CRTC released figures on described video in 20 categories to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Friday.

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Broadcasting Accessibility Fund award $371k to four projects

The Broadcasting Accessibility Fund is awarding some $371,000 to four new projects “to advance accessibility to broadcasting content for Canadians with disabilities,” according to a Friday release.

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Trudeau announces parliamentary secretaries

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of parliamentary secretaries Friday with Chris Bittle serving as assistant to Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez and Andy Fillmore serving under Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister François-Philippe Champagne.

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Rogers, Quebecor, Cogeco lag behind in pandemic pick up: analyst

Of Canada’s big three telecom companies, Rogers Communications Inc. is the one most affected by the COVID-19 Delta wave and the looming Omicron variant. However, with the Shaw Communications Inc. merger on the horizon, things should be picking up for the incumbent, according to a National Bank analyst. 

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Dépatie in as new Rogers home COO

Rogers Communications Inc. announced Thursday afternoon that Robert Dépatie is joining the company as chief operating officer of the home and business division. He will start Dec. 6. 

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CRTC fines telemarketer $42,000 for repeated violations

The CRTC fined an Ontario firm $42,000 for violating the Do Not Call List (DNCL) regulations, according to a Thursday decision released by the commission.

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CRTC upholds decision in Telus-Iristel 867 traffic stimulation case, resumes fine consultation 

The CRTC has rejected a pair of review and vary applications from Telus Corp. and Iristel Inc. in a long-running dispute over traffic stimulation to the 867 area code, and reopened a consultation on what level of fine the two companies should be forced to pay. 

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Big three worry generic licensing for earth stations in motion will affect rural, remote 5G deployment

Canada’s big three telecommunications companies are worried that generic licensing for earth stations in motion (ESIMs), in certain bands, will cause interference with 5G deployment and flexible use systems, the incumbents told Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) in replies, published Monday, to a consultation on earth stations and space stations.

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