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Canada signs joint statement of principles for 6G

Canada has joined nine other nations to promote the development of next generation telecommunications despite still being in the process of rolling out 5G.

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Canada’s Bill C-63 takes aim at online hate crimes and child exploitation

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The government of Canada has unveiled its long-awaited Online Harms Act aimed at addressing child exploitation and hateful content online. 

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INDU wants to force Big 3 CEOs to appear before committee 

With the heads of Canada’s big three telecoms threatening to boycott a House of Commons session, the House of Commons industry committee is prepared to force them to testify. Monday the panel held a hearing on accessibility and affordability of wireless and broadband. The CEOs of BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. were asked to appear next Wednesday. The companies are scheduled to send underlings instead. Quebecor Inc. boss Pierre Karl Péladeau has already appeared before the MPs.

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Beyond tractors: Farmers navigating the digital transition, and broadband barriers

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Technology is changing the family farm. Data silos are popping up along grain silos as farmers embrace new technologies to radically alter the way they do business. If properly deployed, new systems can address climate change, labour shortages, and how produce gets to market. Farmers are rolling out new equipment to improve their productivity and facilitate their operations.

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Quebecor reports revenue increase in Q4

Quebecor Inc. reported a successful fourth-quarter as it closed out the 2023 fiscal year, which it said was largely due to the continued impact from its Freedom Mobile acquisition. 

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Natalie Théberge appointed vice-chair at CRTC

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The government has named Natalie Théberge as vice-chair at the CRTC, it was announced Thursday. Her five-year appointment begins on April 3.

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Stingray, Corus, Pattison oppose Durham Radio’s expansion; Rogers wants CRTC to reconsider its plans

Corus Entertainment Inc., Stingray Radio Inc., and Pattison Media Ltd. filed a joint intervention with the CRTC opposing an application by Durham Radio Inc. to expand its reach into the Lower Mainland of Vancouver, by improving the signal coverage of its existing commercial radio station, CIWV-FM Vancouver (Wave 98.3).

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CRTC angry at Telus over proposed service cuts in Kamloops

The CRTC is upset with Telus Corp. over its proposal to eliminate home telephone service in three communities in the Kamloops, BC region. The commission sent a strongly worded letter to the telecom on Feb. 15 saying it was “concerned” about the move.

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Telus announced partnership with Amazon, Samsung

Telus Corp. announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Samsung Electronics Co. to create a virtual roaming gateway, promising enhanced reliability, speed, and latency for customers.

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Aggregated access to FTTP needed for independent ISPs, CRTC told

The crisis in competition when it comes to internet connectivity is longstanding and will only get worse, a CRTC panel heard. The commission held its final day of a week-long proceeding Friday.

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