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Bell asks CRTC to eliminate local news requirements and reduce CPE, PNI expenditures

BCE Inc. says in order for it to be competitive the CRTC must amend its conditions of licence (COL) to cut Canadian content obligations.

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TekSavvy going up for sale “no surprise” as independent ISPs wrestle with wholesale model: CNOC

The Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC)’s executive director said it is “no surprise” TekSavvy Solutions Inc. has gone up for sale.

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UPDATED: Several stakeholders tell CRTC about MLTS systems for 911/988

The CRTC received a raft of responses on its notice of consultation on 911 and 988 calls from multiline telephone systems (MLTS). The systems, found in such institutions as hotels and universities, require the use of a prefix to be dialed before an outside line is established. During 911 emergencies the public service answering point (PSAP) often does not have the precise location or phone number of the person calling.

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Meta confirms its ending news availability on its platforms

Meta Platforms Inc. said it will no longer provide news on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram now that the Online News Act, Bill C-18 is law.

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CIK Telecom files series of new MDU access applications

CIK Telecom Inc. has filed five new Part 1 applications with the CRTC alleging that Strata Corp. has denied it access to multiple dwelling unit (MDU) buildings in British Columbia. These are the latest in a series of Part 1 filings by the competitive carrier.

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Rogers asks CRTC to redefine PNIs, change conditions of licence

Rogers Communications Inc. is asking the CRTC to amend the conditions of licence (COL) for its broadcasting properties to allow for more independently-produced programming and to expand what is defined as a program of national interest (PNI).

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Ex-minister Bains’ appointment to Rogers reflects problems with lobbying rules: commissioner

Lobbying commissioner Nancy Bélanger called for changes to Canada’s lobbying rules during a House of Commons ethics committee meeting discussing the appointment of ex-minister Navdeep Bains as Rogers Communication Inc.’s chief corporate affairs officer.

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TVA changes mind about cutting weekend newscasts

Quebecor Inc. has reversed itself and will not be suspending TVA’s newscasts in Quebec City on weekends as it had previously planned. The company informed the CRTC about the move Tuesday.

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SiriusXM latest broadcaster denied relief from the CRTC

The CRTC denied SiriusXM Canada Inc.’s request for relief from its Canadian content development (CCD) contributions on the grounds that in-person cultural events have “largely recovered” since Spring 2022, and, alternatively, it can make its discretionary contributions to independent funds rather than withhold them.

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Condo managers says Ontario carrier is being denied MDU access due to space constraints

A Toronto condominium manager is arguing to the CRTC that the reason an Ontario-based carrier does not have access to its multi-dwelling unit is because it is being uncooperative and that there is limited space for installation.

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