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CRTC to require all internet and cellphone service outages be reportedInternet and cellphone service providers are now required to report all major outages to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission.CanadaSep 4
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CRTC seeks public input on improving Canada’s alert systemThe CRTC requires cellphone, cable and satellite television providers, along with radio and television broadcasters, to distribute emergency alerts to the public.CanadaJul 15
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Unions tell CRTC not to count AI-generated content as CanConThe CRTC asked for input on the impact and role of artificial intelligence as part of that process.EconomyMay 22
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We could soon end up with a new definition of Canadian content for music. Here’s whyThe CRTC is in the midst of a two-week series of hearings investigating the need to redefine the concept of 'Canadian music.' This is important for our musical future.EntertainmentMay 18
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It’s time to update the definition of Canadian content. You can have a sayOur Canadian content rules when it comes to music on the radio have been unchanged on the books since 1971. It's time for an update. Here's how you can get involved.EntertainmentMar 2
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CRTC looking into inmate phone call rates in Canada following Ontario caseThe CRTC is looking into phone call rates at correctional facilities, spurred by high long-distance charges that families of inmates at Ontario jails had to pay for years.CanadaJan 30
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Google granted 5-year exemption from Canada’s Online News ActGoogle agreed last year to pay Canadian news publishers $100 million a year, indexed to inflation, in order to be exempt from the law.CanadaOct 29, 2024
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Canada’s Big 3 telecoms called on by CRTC to lower international roaming feesThe CRTC says that if it finds the companies are not making "sufficient progress" on the matter, it will launch a formal public proceeding.ConsumerOct 7, 2024
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Group in charge of Google’s $100M for news outlets lays out its governance modelThe Canadian Journalism Collective submitted plans to Canada's broadcasting regulator this week outlining the structure of the board that will ultimately oversee the funds.CanadaJul 17, 2024
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Rogers lacked protections, redundencies that may have prevented 2022 outage: reportThe report delivered to the CRTC says that since the outage, the telecom company has implemented the changes needed to address the cause of the outage.CanadaJul 5, 2024
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