The program will place limits on dividends, share buy-backs and executive pay.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will be watching to make sure foreign interests don't try to take advantage of the crisis by snatching up important Canadian firms, including those producing medical supplies and other important equipment.

The upcoming auction for wireless spectrum key to the 5G rollout will set aside licences for small players.

The company says the new centre will "accelerate innovation in digital and cyber security, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things."

While many of the instructions to cabinet come straight from the Liberal campaign platform, there are a few things that are new, or more detailed than what's been public before.

Here's where we stand on wireless and internet prices, and what the major parties want to do about it.

The Liberal government's spring budget said low-Earth-orbit satellite capacity would be part of its $1.7-billion vow to help rural and remote areas.

The federal minister responsible for telecommunications said Wednesday that the Liberal government is very aware that there's a tension between the needs of consumers and Canadian wireless carriers.

Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says the federal government will look to update the Privacy Act as part of an effort to build greater trust in the digital world.

Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says the government is being as clear as possible with Canadians about the allegations of political interference.