The CRTC today unveiled a series of developments on the creation of a do-not-call list. The Commission will hold a four-day public hearing on the issue from May 2 to 5, 2006. Those interested in participating must register by March 6, 2006 (those interested in submitting comments without participating can […]
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Coming Soon: The Two-Tiered Internet in Canada
Several Canwest papers run a story this morning (Montreal Gazette, Edmonton Journal) on the move toward a two-tiered Internet in Canada. I’m quoted expressing concern, but the most important part of the story comes from Telus, which not only confirms the move toward tieried pricing ("The industry has to move […]
CRTC Launches Commercial Radio Review
The CRTC quietly launched its commercial radio review on Friday (the Canadian Association of Broadcasters sought a delay that was rejected). The review promises to attract considerable interest as the Commission has signaled its intention to consider the impact of the Internet and new technologies on the music industry. In […]
Crystal Ball Gazing At The Coming Year in Tech Law
Predicting the future of Canadian technology law is challenging at the best of times, but during an election campaign prognostications are admittedly likely to be about as accurate as a coin flip. With that caveat in mind, my weekly Law Bytes column (Toronto Star version, freely available version) offers up […]
CRTC Shortens Wait Time for Number Portability
The CRTC yesterday issued its much-anticipated decision involving the implementation of wireless number portability. The Commission mandated number portability by March 14, 2007, about six months faster than the industry proposed, though not exactly the "expeditious" implementation that the government called for last February. I entered the fray last fall, […]
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