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Competition Bureau wants feedback on artificial intelligence

The Competition Bureau announced Thursday that it is seeking feedback from Canadians on artificial intelligence (AI). It has published a discussion paper on AI and competition to start the public consultation.

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Feds provide funding to expand broadband in Nunavut

The federal government is spending an additional $2.8 million to advance clean energy and roll out high-speed internet service in Nunavut.

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Globe and Mail reporter digs into story of Rogers Communications 

Book cover of Rogers v. Rogers: The Battle for Control of Canada’s Telecom Empire by Alexandra Posadzki.

The recent history of Rogers Communications Inc. has had more drama than anything broadcast on its CityTV network. The company poached its CEO Joe Natale from Telus Corp. only to ultimately dismiss him. It battled the Competition Bureau in order to be allowed to take over Shaw Communications. Then there was the internecine squabble between chair Edward Rogers and his mother and sisters over the direction the firm should be taking.

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Unifor demands Bell be held accountable for layoffs

Unifor national president Lana Payne speaking at a media conference on March 19, 2024 (screenshot via CPAC).

Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, called on BCE Inc. to answer for its recent layoff announcements after the telecom’s scheduled appearance in front of the heritage committee was postponed. 

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Falling wireless and internet prices battle inflation, StatsCan says

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A day after the leaders of Canada’s biggest three telecoms told Parliament that prices for telephone services are falling, Statistics Canada released data illustrating the point. Tuesday the federal agency issued its findings for the Consumer Price Index for February.

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High spectrum costs are the villain in cellular prices, Big 3 tell INDU

The presidents of the Big Three telecoms told the House of Commons Industry Committee that it is the government which is one of the biggest offenders in wireless prices.

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CRTC looking to add a new radio station in Calgary, Alta.

The CRTC is issuing a call for applications from interested parties wishing to obtain a radio licence to serve Calgary, Alta., having found that the market can sustain at least one additional radio station.

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CRTC adopts interim basic 911 features for remote regions, pushes NG911 deadlines 

The CRTC is delaying transition of next-generation 911 (NG911) services in certain regions, having found that telecoms in areas with basic emergency services (B911) cannot feasibly implement NG911 in the same manner or time frame as areas with enhanced services (E911).

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CRTC to consider new radio station for Yellowknife

The CRTC has decided to look at whether the town of Yellowknife, NWT can support another FM radio station. The commission announced Thursday that it is calling on all interested parties to file an application.

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Indigenous Screen Office to receive permanent funding

The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) will receive permanent government funding to support Indigenous-led audiovisual storytelling, Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge announced on Thursday. 

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