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Champagne second-most lobbied minister, Hill Times finds
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne was the second-most lobbied member of the Trudeau cabinet, a new survey by The Wire Report‘s affiliated publication The Hill Times has revealed. 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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Creative orgs call for copyright protections to be added to AI bill
Organizations representing Canada’s creative industries are calling on MPs to add copyright provisions to Bill C-27, in order to protect creators’ content, likeness, and reputation in the age of AI. 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 …
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“Godfather” of AI says Canada must start regulating now
The government must regulate artificial intelligence (AI) quickly to protect Canadians from serious societal risks, said Yoshua Bengio, known as one of the ‘godfathers of AI.’ 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 releases consult over its jurisdiction on small cell pole attachments
The CRTC has issued a call for comments on the attachment of wireless facilities to support structures owned or controlled by incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) due to the expansion of 5G networks which will require the installation of thousands of additional cell sites across Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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New “use it or lose it” policy helps Indigenous spectrum connectivity
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne introduced a new spectrum licensing framework that will concentrate on rural and remote regions of the country. The new policy will see unused spectrum either deployed by licensees or handed back to be rolled out by new users. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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INDU debates study of mobile plan price hikes
After almost two hours of deliberation last Thursday, the House industry and technology committee failed to decide on a motion put forward by Conservative MP Rick Perkins to conduct a study into Rogers Communications Inc. and BCE Inc.’s recently announced price hikes. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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ISED establishes fee structure for non-competitive local spectrum licences
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) has introduced a fee order for all spectrum licences issued through a non-competitive local licensing process. 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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Civil society groups call for AIDA to be considered separately from C-27
A coalition of 30 individuals and civil society groups have released an open letter to the House of Commons committee on Industry asking that the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) be stripped from bill C-27, the Digital Charter Act, legislation that seeks to handle information in a new digital world. The consortium does not …
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Canada and EU reiterate digital cooperation framework
In a Friday statement, leaders from Canada and the European Union announced the creation of a new “Digital Framework” under the auspices of the Strategic Partnership Agreement and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). 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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Quebec, E.U., provide templates for AI rules: INDU committee told
Canada should look to other jurisdictions when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence, the House of Commons Industry Committee was told Thursday. The panel is examining Bill C-27, which encompasses the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA), the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act (PIDPTA) and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA). This content …
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Bill C-27 fails to protect rights of Canadians, say civil society groups
A coalition of civil society groups are calling on the government to make changes to Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, saying it is missing fundamental definitions, significantly lacks privacy rights protections, and gives the government too much unchecked power. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Bletchley Declaration signals international efforts to tame AI risks
Leading countries in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) – including Canada, the United States, and China – agreed in a joint declaration, that while humanity has lots to gain from the rapidly evolving technology, it also poses significant risks and that international cooperation is needed to address them. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Federal government launches consultation on AI and copyright
The federal government is seeking public input on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for copyright law. The consultation will look at the use of copyright-protected works in the training of AI systems; authorship and ownership rights; and liability. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Canada joins Global Coalition on Telecommunications
Canada is a founding member of the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT), it was announced Thursday. Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States are the other signatories to the agreement. 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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Responsible AI regulation needs to come faster, says tech lobby group
The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is urging the federal government to pick up the pace on AI regulation and ensure the rules will be clear and flexible. 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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All carriers to provide TTC services by October 3: ISED
All passengers on the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) subway system must have cellular connectivity, regardless of carrier, next month, announced Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Monday. 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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Champagne orders ISED to start expedited consult over TTC access rights
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that he is directing his department to launch an expedited consultation process regarding network access to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). 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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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. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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ISED releases consult on WCS band licence renewal
The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking comments on the conditions for licence renewals and new licences in the wireless communications service (WCS) band. 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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ISED releases space and earth station fee schedule
The department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development last week unveiled the schedule for the implementation of its new licensing fee regime for the space stations and earth stations used by satellite service providers. 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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Champagne announcement may signal eagerness to approve Rogers-Shaw deal: analysts
Financial analysts reacting to Tuesday’s announcement from Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne – that he would both formally deny the transfer of spectrum assets from Shaw Communications Inc. to Rogers Communications Inc. while at the same time placing a set of “expectations” on Quebecor Inc.‘s putative takeover of Freedom Mobile – were cautiously optimistic about the …
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Champagne announces network sharing agreement following Rogers outage
Wednesday Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a network sharing agreement for telecom service providers (TSPs) in response to the July outage experienced by Rogers Communications Inc. 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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ISED issues rules for 3800 MHz spectrum auction
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) issued the rules for its next spectrum auction Thursday. The auction will begin on Oct. 24, 2023 and will feature spectrum in the 3800 MHz band. 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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ISED unveils spectrum licensing and fee updates
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) will replace radio licences with spectrum licences and has set forth fees for different stations, according to its updates on the licensing and fee framework for earth stations and space stations. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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ISED contributes $80M to fund cyber security project
The Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development announced Thursday that it would allocate some $80 million to the National Cybersecurity Consortium to establish the Cyber Security Innovation Network. 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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OpenMedia criticizes Libs for abandoning promise to lower connectivity bills
Lobby group OpenMedia chastised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Friday for his mandate letters to ministers, saying the Liberals have abandoned their pledge to lower connectivity costs. 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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Court denies China Mobile request for stay of Gov. order to vacate
A telecommunications provider owned by the Chinese government has lost its appeal against an order from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to pack up shop and vacate the country. 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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Court order blocking Quebecor 3500 MHz acquisition would harm competition: ISED
The Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) has told the Federal Court that if the court were to grant the order requested by BCE Inc. and Telus Corp., and delay the issuing of set-aside spectrum licenses won in the 3,500 MHz spectrum auction to Quebecor Inc., the move would have an adverse impact …
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Cogeco getting millions more in high-speed funding
Cogeco Inc. is getting more than $40 million in funding for high-speed internet projects in Quebec. 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 to The Wire Report now. …
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ISED approves Freedom spectrum licence subordination in British Columbia
The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has approved the subordination of two spectrum licences held by Freedom Mobile. 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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ISED triples spectrum available for Wi-Fi
The federal government is making more spectrum available to increase competition, rural connectivity and the effective deployment of Wi-Fi and 5G technologies. 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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Cogeco, Xplornet get $81.36 million in connectivity funding
Cogeco Inc. and Xplornet Inc. are getting a combined $81.36 million to connect more than 18,000 households to high-speed internet in the Outaouais region of Quebec. 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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Telus and Sogetel getting $38 million for high-speed connectivity projects
Telus Corp. and Sogetel Inc. are each getting millions to connect 2,850 houses in Quebec to high-speed internet by September 2022 for a total cost of $38 million, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced Monday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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ISED rejects request to delay 3500 MHz auction following MVNO decision
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne has rejected a call by the Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC) and its member company Distributel Communications Ltd. to further delay the 3,500 MHz spectrum auction scheduled for June. 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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ISED proposes new official language rules for antenna consultations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is proposing new official languages requirements for consultations regarding the installation or modification of antenna systems across 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 …
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