CRTC Releases

Broadcasting Fees: $49.999 Million Regulatory Costs for 2026-2027

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that the estimated total broadcasting regulatory costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year are $49.999 million. This figure, after an annual adjustment of $0.563 million, results in a net billing of $50.562 million for broadcasting fees.

CRTC Approves Technical Amendments for CITM-FM Ottawa

The CRTC has approved technical amendments for Torres Media Ottawa Inc.'s radio station CITM-FM Ottawa. The changes include increasing power and relocating the transmitter antenna to share a tower with another station, aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. The amendments are effective upon notification from the Department of Industry and must be implemented by March 16, 2028.

Nakusp Community Radio Society - Licence Revocation

The CRTC has revoked the broadcasting licence for CJHQ-FM Nakusp, British Columbia, at the request of the Nakusp Community Radio Society. The revocation is effective March 16, 2026.

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.

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.

CRTC Telecom Order 2026-42: Costs Award for PIAC Participation

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued Telecom Order 2026-42, granting a costs award to the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) for its participation in a proceeding concerning notification and reporting requirements for telecommunications service outages. PIAC sought costs for representing consumer interests.

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.

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