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CRTC launches Streaming Act consults on CanCon definition, radio regulations

| 11/15/2024 7:11 pm EST

CRTC logo graphic The Wire ReportThe CRTC is working on redefining “Canadian program,” also known as CanCon, as well as trying to loosen regulations for radio stations.  As it continues to work on...

CRTC considering expanded mandate for Broadcasting Participation Fund

Internet and Governance | 07/05/2024 4:41 pm EDT

CRTC proposes code of conduct for ISPsThe CRTC is considering broadening the scope of the Broadcasting Participation Fund.  The regulator’s executive director of broadcasting, Scott Shortliffe, said in a...

Scott tells senators CRTC won’t regulate algorithms

Media | 11/17/2022 1:40 pm EST

CRTC changes position on MVNOs, proposes mandated accessCRTC chair Ian Scott told members of the Senate Committee on Transport and Communication that the...

Scott Hutton to take on newly-created role at the CRTC

Media | 04/09/2019 5:30 pm EDT

Scott Hutton to take on newly-created role at the CRTCThe CRTC has created a new chief of consumer, research and communications...

Fewer phones than expected emergency alert compatible: official

telecom | 09/24/2018 5:48 pm EDT

Fewer phones than expected emergency alert compatible: officialOTTAWA — Those in charge of the wireless emergency alert system...

Presidential banner caught emergency alert officials off-guard: emails

telecom | 09/06/2018 7:16 pm EDT

Presidential banner caught emergency alert officials off-guard: emailsPublic Safety officials working on Canada’s public alert systems were...

Deadline set for mandatory emergency alerts

telecom | 03/29/2018 3:37 pm EDT

Wireless service providers are required to distribute wireless public emergency alert messages on LTE by April 6, the CRTC said in a Thursday release. The announcement puts an end to uncertainty as to when the service would mandated. The regulator initially intended for April 6 to be the official date, but in February it was still working out the kinks. A nationwide test will start between May 6 and 12, and is intended to give Canadians an opportunity to “become familiar with how public alert messages will be delivered...including the tone and vibration cadence that will distinguish...

Start date for wireless emergency alert system still not set: CRTC

telecom | 02/05/2018 6:08 pm EST

Start date for wireless emergency alert system still not set: CRTCOTTAWA — Following a wireless emergency alert in the United States that...

Telus leads in end-of-summer lobbying activity

Media | 09/25/2017 5:31 pm EDT

Telus offering communication service for doctorsTelus Corp. was far and away the busiest industry stakeholder when it came to...