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CRTC dismisses Bell undue preference complaint against Quebecor; orders the companies to play nice

In its first notable broadcasting decision under new chair Vicky Eatrides, the CRTC has dismissed a BCE Inc. undue preference complaint against Quebecor Inc. over the distribution of two services, VRAK and Z, and “encourages the parties to continue to work towards a resolution.”

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Australia provides a model for Canadian production, CMPA conference hears

OTTAWA–Australia has followed a different path to film and television production that could be a lesson for Canadian producers. That message was delivered at the Canadian Media Producers Association’s Prime Time conference Thursday.

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UPDATED: Senate passes C-11; Rodriguez expects C-11 to become law next week

OTTAWA – The Senate officially adopted the Online Streaming Act, a year to the day since it was first introduced in the House of Commons. 

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Rogers will be able to compete in a four-player market: Staffieri to investors

Rogers Communications Inc. will not need more financing from the capital markets in order to close its deal to acquire Shaw Communications Inc., according to Rogers’ chief financial officer Glenn Brandt. 

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Wireless, internet and media lead to strong Bell fourth quarter

BCE Inc. released its fourth quarter results Thursday, reporting 330,743 net activations across various platforms. There were 122,621 postpaid and prepaid mobile phone connections, 104,447 mobile connected devices, 63,466 retail internet and 40,209 IPTV hook-ups. This all led to an increase of 46.6 per cent.

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Business Development Bank of Canada announces $30M, partnership with Telefilm, for Canadian cultural sector

OTTAWA — The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced the deployment of a new $30 million financing envelope, and a partnership with Telefilm Canada, in an effort to support Canada’s creative and cultural economy.

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CIK Telecom resolves access dispute with BC landlord

CIK Telecom Inc. has settled a dispute with a landlord in Richmond, BC over access to a group of buildings. The CRTC sent a letter on Monday to the interested parties, pointing out the matter had been resolved.

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CNOC calls for fibre resale relief in TekSavvy complaint against Rogers-Quebecor divestiture arrangement

The Competitive Network Operators of Canada has rowed in behind a Part 1 application from TekSavvy Solutions Inc., which alleges that the array of off-tariff agreements (OTAs) between Rogers Communications Inc. and Quebecor Inc. constitute a violation of the undue preference prohibitions in the Telecommunications Act. 

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