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CRTC holding hearing for Indigenous radio, French-language radio, applications

The commission is holding a hearing for two separate applications for a broadcasting licence to operate a French-language community FM radio station in Fermont, Que., and to operate an Indigenous low-power FM radio station in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, Ont.

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CRTC asks for comments on TSP failing to join Complaints for Telecom-television Services 

The CRTC has issued a call for comments and a show cause proceeding on a telecommunications service provider that failed to participate in the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) despite offering services within the scope of its mandate.

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Google wins patent infringement decision in Federal Court

The Federal Court of Canada dismissed a motion for summary judgment brought by Sonos Inc. against Alphabet Inc.’s Google. The case revolves around allegations of patent infringement by Sonos.

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ISED releases consultations on licence-exempt spectrum in 95 GHz and 5.9 GHz bands

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The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) released a pair of consultations – one regarding a policy framework for radio local area network (RLAN) devices and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in the 5.9 GHz band and another regarding 21 GHz of spectrum above 95 GHz for licence-exempt use — in its effort to accommodate the “significant increase” and demand for spectrum usage.

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INDU ‘frustrated’ with CRTC’s wholesale rates; recommends revamped rate-setting process

The Industry committee – from the last Parliament – has recommended that the CRTC establish an “affordability standard” and for the government to direct the regulator to “revise its process for implementing and appealing new rates so that incumbent telecommunications service providers stop using the appeals process as a delay tactic.”

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INDU says Rogers-Shaw should not proceed; expressed concern about CRTC regulatory decisions

The House of Commons Industry committee has said that Rogers Communications Inc.‘s acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. should not be allowed to proceed, but if it is, that the Government should make sure that “all conditions attached to the merger approval are fully enforceable and that resources are available to enforce them.”

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CRTC opens consultation on Russia Today removal after request from Gov.

Following the issuing of an order-in-council from the cabinet on Wednesday night, and announcements from both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez earlier in the week – the CRTC Thursday opened a consultation to review the presence of Russia Today (RT) on Canadian airwaves. 

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UPDATED: Champagne to deny ‘wholesale’ transfer of spectrum from Shaw to Rogers

Updated on March 3 at 5:46 p.m.

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Appeal court dismisses Iristel application to release $21.85m in tax refunds

The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed an application by Iristel Inc. to appeal a decision by the Federal Court which rejected its motion to release $21.85 million in tax refunds which it claimed for the 2019-2020 reporting period pending the conclusion of an on-going audit and assessment.

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Public and private sector privacy laws need an update: Therrien to Ethics committee 

Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien has followed up his testimony to the House of Commons Ethics Committee with a detailed letter outlining issues of consent and transparency. The commissioner testified before the committee last month. The Parliamentarians are investigating the use of de-identified, aggregated mobility data by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

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