CRTC

CRTC Consultations on Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Online News

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is seeking public input on various broadcasting, telecommunications, and online news matters. Canadians are encouraged to participate in ongoing consultations to help shape services and policies.

CRTC Daily Publication of Decisions, Notices, and Orders

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) publishes its daily decisions, notices, and orders on its website. This page serves as a central hub for updates on applications, commission letters, and upcoming releases, including specific anticipated items for the week of March 9-13, 2026.

CRTC Daily Decisions, Notices, and Orders

The CRTC has updated its "What's new" page to provide daily updates on decisions, applications, and letters. This includes anticipated releases for the upcoming week, such as telecom orders and regulatory policies, and links to previous releases and ongoing applications.

Bell Canada Withdraws Features of Small Business Service

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Bell Canada's application to withdraw certain features of its Bell Total Connect for Small Business service. The affected features include Soft Client, Mobile Application, and Call Dashboard, due to end-of-life equipment. The withdrawal is effective September 30, 2025.

Telecom Consultation on CCTS Fee Structure

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has extended deadlines for a consultation on the fee structure and dispute mechanism of the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services Inc. (CCTS). The revised deadlines for submissions are April 7, 2026, for CCTS responses, April 21, 2026, for interventions, and May 26, 2026, for replies.

CRTC Policy Prohibits Fees Barrier to Switching Cellphone and Internet Plans

The CRTC has issued a new policy prohibiting fees that act as a barrier for consumers switching cellphone and Internet plans. These changes, effective June 12, 2026, amend the Wireless Code and Internet Code to empower consumers and align with recent amendments to the Telecommunications Act.

CRTC Approves Broadband Fund Holdback Reports

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved holdback reports for several broadband funding recipients, including ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership, Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, and Nexicom Inc. This approval allows for the distribution of payments associated with these holdbacks.

Broadband Fund payment approved for February 2026 claims

Broadband Fund payment approved for February 2026 claims

CRTC Approves CBC's Conversion of Iqaluit Radio Station to FM Band

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) application to convert its English-language AM radio station CFFB in Iqaluit, Nunavut, to an FM band station. This decision also approves the revocation of the original AM broadcasting licence.

CRTC Approves Northwestel Tariff Applications

The CRTC has approved tariff applications from Northwestel Inc. for the introduction of digital satellite circuits and the withdrawal of a digital satellite service. Revised tariff pages are to be issued within 10 days.