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CRTC to release broadcaster revenue data, aggregated by industry segment
The CRTC announced that it will publish the data collected in its Annual Digital Media Survey – covering 2020-2021 – aggregated by industry segment, audio and audiovisual. For the latter segment, the commission will combine revenues from digital media broadcasting undertakings (DMBUs) with those revenues reported by hybrid video-on-demand (HVOD) services. This content is available …
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CRTC appoints competition expert as executive director of telecommunications
CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides announced in a Wednesday press release that the commission appointed competition expert Leila Wright to the position of executive director of telecommunications. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take …
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CRTC sets timeline for pole access and directs ILECs to pay some costs
The CRTC set expedited timelines for large telephone companies to provide competitors with access to poles, increased reporting requirements for pole access requests to enhance transparency, and determined that new parties seeking access to poles are not responsible for certain costs. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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CRTC won’t grant Yellowknife FM station, two commissioners dissent
After years of consideration, the CRTC determined that Yellowknife, NWT cannot support another FM radio station. Two commissioners disputed that finding, filing dissenting opinions to the decision Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you …
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Ethics commissioner finds MP Fergus violated rules with letter to CRTC
Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion has found that Liberal MP Greg Fergus violated the Conflict of Interest Act by writing a letter to the CRTC in support of Natyf Inc. Natyf has a licence for a multicultural Francophone network serving Quebec. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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UPDATED: Government finalizes new directions for CRTC
Monday the federal government outlined new policy directions for the CRTC, with an emphasis on competition, affordability, consumer interests and innovation. Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne first declared his intention to bring in the new measures last May. The new directions are in effect immediately. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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CRTC modifies Telus tariffs on digital network access
In a Friday decision, the CRTC approved with modifications three tariff notifications submitted by Telus Corp. The trio of applications were filed in January 2022. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a …
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Senators continue fight over Streaming Act and CBC’s future
The battle over the government’s Online Streaming Act, Bill C-11, continued in the Senate’s Question Period Tuesday. Senator Leo Housakos, the chair of the Transport and Communications committee, claimed that the CBC is going to move to an all-digital format. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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OpenMedia backs TekSavvy’s complaint over off-tariff agreements
Lobby group OpenMedia is in the corner of TekSavvy Solutions Inc. over off-tariff agreements between Rogers Communications Inc. and Quebecor Inc. The organization has submitted its preliminary intervention in a Part 1 application filed by TekSavvy. OpenMedia also wants BCE Inc. investigated. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Unscripted series the wave of the future for streamers, CMPA conference hears
OTTAWA–Streaming is the way of the future, a panel told the Canadian Media Producers Association with tweaks to the way content is produced. The Prime Time conference held a session on Thursday called Global Perspectives: Key Industry Trends. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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CRTC rejects CNOC in-building wire review and vary
The CRTC Friday rejected a review and vary appeal from the Competitive Network Operators of Canada, which had argued that the CRTC erred when it declined to mandate access to incumbent fibre in-building wires (IBW) in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) for ISPs seeking to offer services. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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UPDATED: Senate passes C-11; Rodriguez expects C-11 to become law next week
OTTAWA – The Senate officially adopted the Online Streaming Act, a year to the day since it was first introduced in the House of Commons. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a …
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Wireless, internet and media lead to strong Bell fourth quarter
BCE Inc. released its fourth quarter results Thursday, reporting 330,743 net activations across various platforms. There were 122,621 postpaid and prepaid mobile phone connections, 104,447 mobile connected devices, 63,466 retail internet and 40,209 IPTV hook-ups. This all led to an increase of 46.6 per cent. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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CIK Telecom resolves access dispute with BC landlord
CIK Telecom Inc. has settled a dispute with a landlord in Richmond, BC over access to a group of buildings. The CRTC sent a letter on Monday to the interested parties, pointing out the matter had been resolved. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Bram Abramson appointed Ontario Commissioner at CRTC
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez Monday announced the appointment of telecom and technology lawyer Bram Abramson as the regional commissioner for Ontario at the CRTC. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free …
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CRTC demands info on MVNO negotiation process
The CRTC is asking a number of incumbent telecom companies to report back to the regulator with an update about the ongoing mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) negotiations. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you …
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CRTC calls for FM radio applications in Joliette, Que.
Monday the CRTC opened up the radio market in Joliette, Que., calling for applications for a new FM station in the region. The process was spurred on by a 2021 request from Arsenal Media Inc. seeking a second FM station in the city. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Globalive seeks to become national carrier by buying Manitoba spectrum
Frustrated in its attempt to buy Freedom Mobile back from Shaw Communications Inc., Globalive Capital Corp. has announced it wants to acquire Manitoba spectrum licences from Xplore’s now-defunct mobile brand. Globalive operated WIND Mobile until 2016 when it was sold to Shaw and rebranded as Freedom. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Sogetel given green light to offer services in Quebec towns
Tuesday, the CRTC gave Sogetel Inc. the okay to begin offering its services in Lambton, Que., and Courcelles, Que., in 45 days. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or …
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Telecoms file arguments in Competition Bureau appeal of Rogers-Shaw merger
All eyes in the telecom world will be focused on the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) next Tuesday when it hears the appeal from the Commissioner of Competition over the proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc. The Competition Tribunal dismissed the Competition Bureau’s (CB) original case back in late December. This …
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CRTC awards Mennonite group FM station in Alberta
The CRTC Tuesday approved a proposal for an FM station serving La Crete, Alta. Two years ago the commission rejected a similar proposal from the Lawen Met Hopninj Radio Society for a licence, saying the limited broadcast day and restricted diversity did not meet regulatory standards. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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London Ont. to get commercial ethnic radio station
Monday the CRTC approved an application by Malayalam Commercial Radio Inc. for a low-power commercial specialty radio station in London, Ont. The station will serve the Indo-Dravidian population of the region. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital …
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Corus still feeling effects of advertising recession
Corus Entertainment Inc. president and CEO Doug Murphy said an “advertising recession” is the cause for a decline in revenues seen this quarter. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial …
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CRTC lifts telecom ban on Lixo Toronto property
The CRTC has lifted a prohibition on service to a Toronto multi-dwelling unit (MDU) owned by Lixo Investments Ltd. The case stems from a complaint lodged last June by Rogers Communications Inc., which was denied access to the building at 70 Yorkville Ave. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Online Streaming Act will modernize broadcast laws: CRTC commissioner
Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, is a necessary tool to update Canada’s broadcasting laws, the CRTC commissioner for Manitoba and Saskatchewan told a conference on Tuesday. Joanne Levy was speaking to the All Access Conference in Winnipeg. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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CRTC has collected more money than it can distribute for Broadband Fund: Bell
BCE Inc. filed an application with the commission to review and vary its decision to make $150 million available for its Broadband Fund in 2022, and in 2023 on an interim basis, arguing it has “obviously collected more money than it can distribute in the next two years.” This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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Konrad von Finckenstein named to Order of Canada
Former CRTC chair Konrad von Finckenstein has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada. The honour was announced in late December by Rideau Hall. Von Finckenstein was also Commissioner of the Competition Bureau for seven years. He served at the CRTC from 2007 to 2012. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already …
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CRTC approves interim rates for Rogers 1.5 Gbps aggregated TPIA service speed
The CRTC approved, on an interim basis, a monthly rate of $49.06 for Rogers Communication Inc.’s speed band ranging from 1025 to 1500 Mbps and its associated 1.5 Gbps aggregated third-party internet access (TPIA) service speed. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Vicky Eatrides appointed new CRTC chair; consumer advocates pleased
Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez Monday morning announced the appointment of Vicky Eatrides as the incoming chair of the CRTC. Eatrides’ five-year term is set to begin on Jan. 5, after a three year stint as assistant deputy minister at the department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development. The ISED official also has an …
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CRTC approves CAV funding, contribution levels, for 2022 and 2023
The CRTC Thursday approved a revenue-per cent charge of 0.46 per cent to the National Contribution Fund (NCF) for 2022. At the same time it approved on an interim basis a similar 0.46 per cent charge for 2023. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Increase to skinny basic rates not popular with public, CRTC hears
An application by four companies to hike the price of basic television service from $25 to $28, with a corresponding increase tied to inflation, has been met with howls of outrage from the public. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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Supreme Court refuses to hear Iristel appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday dismissed an appeal in the case of Iristel Inc. v. Telus Communications Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and the Public Interest Advocacy Centre. Costs were awarded to Telus and Rogers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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CRTC revamps Canadian content regulations for radio; CAB dismayed
The CRTC has revised its rules for Canadian content in commercial radio. In a voluminous decision issued Wednesday, the commission overhauled regulations over playing Canadian music on the radio. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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Indigenous Connectivity Summit calls for more inclusion in consultations
Indigenous telecommunications stakeholders are calling on the government to incorporate them into its consultation requirements, and develop a participatory and inclusive policy consultation process in the telecommunications and digital sectors. On Monday the Indigenous Connectivity Institute released several calls to action developed at October’s 2022 Indigenous Connectivity Summit in Winnipeg, Man. Since the inaugural summit …
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CRTC to hold hearings on radio station proposals
The CRTC announced Monday that it will hold proceedings in February to consider six applications before it. Two are proposals for new stations, two are transfers of existing stations and two are for rebroadcasting transmitters. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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Tbaytel seek delay in implementation of 10-digit dialing
A municipally-owned Thunder Bay , Ont., telecommunications company is asking the CRTC to delay its conversion to 10-digit dialing in anticipation of a 988 suicide emergency line. The commission adopted the 988 system last summer. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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Bell accuses Videotron of not paying 911 fees
BCE Inc. subsidiary Bell Canada is accusing Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron division of reneging on its responsibility to pay for 911 service. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe …
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CRTC officially releases its third call for Broadband Fund applications
The CRTC is now accepting applications for eligible transport infrastructure projects, mobile wireless infrastructure projects that provide or upgrade connectivity along major roads, and projects that increase satellite transport capacity in satellite-dependent communities. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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CRTC imposes AMPs on Net2Web and its director
The CRTC is fining telecommunications service provider Net2Web Inc. an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) of $50,000 for failing to become a participant in the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services Inc. (CCTS). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Senate won’t define discoverability in Online Streaming Act definitions
Supporters and opponents of the Online Streaming Act alike have their eyes on the Senate’s Transportation and Communications committee as it begins to sift through the 98 amendments senators proposed on Bill C-11. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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Rodriguez urges senators to pass Online Streaming Act
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez and members of his department were the final witnesses as the Senate Transport and Communications Committee wrapped up its hearings into the Online Streaming Act, Bill C-11. The minister praised the committee, pointing out it has looked at the legislation for six months and held more than 40 hours of …
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Tories slow down C-18 clause-by-clause consideration with amendments
The House of Commons’ Heritage Committee’s clause-by-clause review of the Online News Act on Tuesday picked up where it left off last week, bogged down with a stack of virtually identical Conservative amendments and accusations the Tories were filibustering the bill. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Scott tells senators CRTC won’t regulate algorithms
CRTC chair Ian Scott told members of the Senate Committee on Transport and Communication that the commission has no intention of regulating algorithms under the terms of the Online Streaming Act. The legislation, Bill C-11, is currently before the Senate. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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CRTC reports fewer spam complaints in bi-annual report
Canadians have been sending slightly fewer complaints per week to the Spam Reporting Centre (SRC), according to a bi-annual report issued by the CRTC. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free …
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CRTC extends deadline in Quebecor advertising application
The CRTC has extended the deadline for interventions on a consultation flowing from a Quebecor Inc. application to show more advertising on its discretionary services, as well as the possibility of removing the 12 minute-per-hour limit on other discretionary services as well. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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CRTC directing numbering administrator to set aside 5 area codes for future use
The CRTC is directing the Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNA) to set aside five area codes for five area code complexes covering British Columbia, Alberta, the Golden Horseshoe region that surrounds Lake Ontario in Southern Ontario, northeastern and central Ontario, and Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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CIK Telecom files more Part 1s over access to buildings
CIK Telecom Inc. has filed three more Part 1 applications with the CRTC, seeking access to six properties in Richmond, B.C.. This comes on the heels of an application filed on Oct. 28. The new filings were presented on Nov. 1. The company is seeking relief under the regulator’s multiple dwelling unit (MDU) access regime. …
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BC telecom seeks CRTC help in gaining access to MDUs
CIK Telecom Inc. has filed a Part 1 application with the CRTC seeking to gain access to four properties administered by a British Columbia landlord. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a …
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CRTC hosts international counterparts to fight scams
The CRTC hosted an in-person meeting with its counterparts in Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong and the United States to find better ways to combat scam communications. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take …
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Facebook denounces Online News Act as it finally appears at committee
Meta Platforms Inc., parent company of Facebook, came out swinging against Bill C-18, the Online News Act, on Friday. The firm finally appeared before the House of Commons Committee on Canadian Heritage after lobbying for an invitation. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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UPDATED: Senators want incoming CRTC chair to testify about C-11
Hopes that the government’s Online Streaming Act would receive quick passage in the Senate may be dashed by a proposal to delay voting until the Transport and Communications Committee gets to interview the new chair of the CRTC. Two members of the committee discussed the issue in the Senate Question Period Wednesday. No new chair …
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PIAC wins partial victory as CRTC extends basic skinny proceeding
The CRTC announced Thursday it was extending the deadline for interventions of its proceedings into the price of basic television service. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre had been requesting such a move earlier. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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CRTC will take over 2 years to determine scope of Bill C-11: ex-Vice Chairperson
The former Vice Chairperson of the CRTC and a media company president clashed over who should define user generated content in their depositions on Bill C-11 to the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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CRTC releases long-awaited MVNO terms and conditions
The CRTC has unveiled its long-awaited terms and conditions of service allowing mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) to operate in Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe …
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CRTC delays Telus credit card ruling until later this fall
The CRTC has missed a deadline for ruling if Telus Corp. can impose a 1.5 per cent service charge on customers who pay with credit cards. The telecom applied for the measure back in August. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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CRTC allows for use of hosted call handling solutions sites in the NG911 networks
The CRTC determined that 911 governing authorities can designate demarcation points at hosted call handling solutions (CHS) sites in the NG911 networks, subject to certain conditions in order to protect law enforcement from being surveilled by third parties, according to its decision released Monday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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CRTC’s Scott comments on Marouf controversy, vows to review costs awards
CRTC chair Ian Scott issued a statement on Thursday over the controversy about cost awards going to the Community Media Advocacy Centre. According to a report in the Globe and Mail, the CMAC has received half a million dollars from the Broadcast Participation Fund since 2016. The matter became contentious when CMAC consultant Laith Marouf …
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PIAC attacks CRTC procedure on skinny TV price hike application
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) has criticized the CRTC’s procedure in a proceeding over whether or not a number of telecom companies should be allowed to increase the price of basic television from $25 to $28 per month, and asked for an extension of the deadlines for participation. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Wholesale HSA service not needed in Far North; LEOs will do: Northwestel
There’s no need for BCE Inc.’s Northwestel to introduce wholesale high-speed access (HSA) services in Canada’s Far North because the imminent entry and competitive threat of multiple low earth orbit (LEO) satellite services, most notably Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s Starlink, is enough to transform the competitive landscape of broadband in the country’s most remote areas, …
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