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Feds respond to tech giants’ concerns through proposed regulations

Canadian Heritage is proposing regulations under the Online News Act that aim to clarify how the legislation will be interpreted and carried out, addressing some of the tech giants’ concerns.

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FRPC, PIAC, demand CRTC handle consolidated broadcasting proceeding request as Part 1 

The Forum for Research and Policy in Communications (FRPC) and the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) are not happy with how the CRTC is handling their request to hold one proceeding on several proposed changes to the conditions of licence (COL) for Canadian broadcasters. 

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Canadian, Alberta governments invest $96M in high-speed internet

The federal and Alberta governments announced a $96 million plan to roll out high-speed broadband in the province Tuesday. Each government will invest $48 million. This is the latest in a series of funding announcements across the nation.

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CRTC entertaining idea of consolidating multiple broadcasting COL requests

The CRTC is seeking comments on whether it should consolidate several broadcasters’ requests to alter its conditions of licence (COLs) into one proceeding. 

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Support grows for Meta boycott following News Act blackout

Other governments and private sector companies are joining in the boycott of Meta Platforms Inc. after it announced plans to block Canadian news from Facebook and Instagram. Meta’s move came in response to the passage of the Online News Act.

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OPINION: Online News Act edges Canada closer to a splinternet

by Natalie Campbell, Senior Director of North American Government and Regulatory Affairs, Internet Society

Ottawa’s successful passage of the Online Streaming Act and Online News Act marks a dark new chapter for the internet in Canada: fragmentation.

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CRTC keeps Phase II wholesale rates approach with enhancements

The CRTC has opted to keep its cost-based rate setting approach for wholesale telecom services but made a few enhancements such as directing wholesale service providers to provide market-level information with its rate-setting applications,  ensuring regular updates are made to the Regulatory Economic Studies Manuals (manuals) which cable carriers must file in nine months, and allowing providers to use the approved rates of other service providers.

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ISED issues regulations on airport 5G interference

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has set up rules around fixed and mobile broadband systems operating near airports. The move comes after a months-long consultation process with interested stakeholders. Nineteen participants gave their views, including telecoms, industry leaders and other government departments.

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Feds, Cogeco, Quebecor, say goodbye to Meta

The federal government, Quebecor Inc., and Cogeco Inc., are pulling all their advertising investments from Meta Platforms Inc.

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Bell takeover of MTS didn’t produce expected benefits, CCPA says

BCE Inc.’s takeover of MTS six years ago has not proved beneficial to the prairie province, a new study concludes. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued For Whom the Bell Tolls: The Privatization of Manitoba Telecom Services and its Impacts in late June.

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