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• Google warns every MP, senator not to fast track Canadian online news bill

  In its letter to MPs and senators, Google warns that Bill C-18 needs more scrutiny because of multiple flaws that could have far-reaching consequences.

  Politics

  Jun 1
  
• Ottawa unveils new CRTC rules aimed at lowering phone, internet prices

  Ottawa will require the telecom regulator to allow smaller internet service providers to access the big telecom companies' networks and take action on wholesale prices.

  Canada

  May 26
  
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• Google warns Canada’s online news bill could force subsidies on biased outlets

  The bill, known as C-18 in Parliament, would make tech giants such as Google and Meta pay for reusing news produced by Canadian news organizations.

  Canada

  May 14
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• 368 calling: New Alberta area code launches Saturday

  The 368 area code is the result of a decision by the CRTC and is intended to meet the continuously growing demand for new telephone numbers, according to a news release.

  Consumer

  Apr 23
• Months after new regulations, Manitobans still inundated with scam calls

  It's been more than three months since the CRTC required new technology to prevent scam calls. But those measures don't appear to be working as well as they should be.

  Tech

  Mar 25
• Rogers’ takeover of Shaw clears CRTC hurdle. Here’s what happens next

  Experts say the true test of the $26-billion deal will be whether federal regulators will also green-light Rogers' takeover of Shaw's wireless, internet and home phone services

  Consumer

  Mar 25
• CRTC approves Rogers’ takeover of Shaw broadcasting, but with costly conditions

  Earlier this month, a House of Commons committee said the proposed multibillion-dollar takeover of one of Canada's largest telecoms should not proceed.

  Consumer

  Mar 24
• Parts of Quebec dialing up new area codes for first time in 10 years

  In Montreal, the new area code will be 263 in the 514 and 438 zones, while 354 will be introduced in the outskirts of the city with existing area codes 450 and 579.

  Canada

  Mar 22
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• Russian state-media RT barred in Canada over ‘abusive’ Ukraine content: CRTC

  The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission said allowing RT and RT France to continue to broadcast to Canadians is "not in the public interest."

  Canada

  Mar 16
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• Alberta invests $390M in high-speed internet for rural, remote and Indigenous communities

  The province says around 80 per cent of Indigenous communities and 67 per cent of rural and remote communities do not have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

  Consumer

  Mar 2