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Rogers appeals Competition Tribunal’s exclusion of details about commissioner’s alleged inaction in unlimited data plan dispute:

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Rogers appeals Competition Tribunal's exclusion of details about commissioner’s alleged inaction in data plan dispute - The Wire Report

Rogers' appeal seeks to overturn an order from the Competition Tribunal last month that deemed certain proposed amendments to the company's defence irrelevant.

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December 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM

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Telesat, MDA Space win Arctic military communications contract; Rogers brings select apps to satellite service:

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Telesat, MDA win Arctic military communications contract; Rogers brings select apps to satellite service - The Wire Report

Telesat and Rogers continue to make moves in the satellite space, with both companies making separate announcements Tuesday.

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December 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM

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Long wait for approval of Bell's new wholesale speed tier highlights ‘timing loophole’ in #CRTC speed-matching rule, says Ontario commissioner Bram Abramson:
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Long wait for approval of Bell's new wholesale speed tier highlights ‘timing loophole’ in CRTC speed-matching rule, says Abramson - The Wire Report

CRTC commissioner Bram Abramson argued that the loophole gave Bell a "head start" over its competitors by allowing Bell to offer higher speeds to its retail customers months before wholesalers could.

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December 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM

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App store age verification not a silver bullet for protecting children online, experts say:
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App store age verification not a silver bullet for protecting children online, experts say - The Wire Report

Meta has been arguing in favour of age-verification regulations for app stores, but privacy expert Sharon Polsky and cybersecurity law expert Emily Laidlaw say the idea is flawed.

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December 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM

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Canadian Heritage explores using #AI to draft ministerial correspondence:
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Canadian Heritage explores using AI to draft ministerial correspondence - The Wire Report

ISED and the CRTC are also among the 42 federal departments listed in the recently released Government AI Registry.

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December 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM

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OPINION | The critical question for the federal government as Boswell leaves office is simple, writes @openmedia.org's @matthtfld.bsky.social, will they appoint a successor who keeps using the bureau's newfound teeth, or someone who puts the muzzle back on?:

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OPINION | Boswell woke up Canada’s competition watchdog. With his departure imminent, it must get to work. - The Wire Report

Will the government appoint a successor who keeps using the Bureau’s newfound teeth, or someone who puts the muzzle back on?

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December 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM

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Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell announces Jeanne Pratt as interim replacement as he prepares to step down:

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Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell announces Jeanne Pratt as interim replacement as he prepares to step down - The Wire Report

Boswell, who has served as competition commissioner since 2018, has officially announced he will be stepping down on Dec. 17.

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December 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM

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Quebecor's Freedom Mobile announces launch of 5G home internet:

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Freedom Mobile announces launch of 5G home internet - The Wire Report

In a statement to The Wire Report, a company spokesperson said that the service is currently being offered by invite only to "eligible existing wireless customers...."

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December 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM

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@marcmillermp.bsky.social returns to cabinet as new minister of culture and identity:
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Marc Miller returns to cabinet as new minister of culture and identity - The Wire Report

The cabinet shuffle came just days after Steven Guilbeault stepped down from Mark Carney’s cabinet, citing the energy deal signed by Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

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December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM

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Akash Broadcasting sues over #CRTC denial of Calgary AM radio station:

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Akash Broadcasting sues over CRTC denial of Calgary AM station - The Wire Report

The B.C.-based broadcaster wants the appeals court to overturn the CRTC’s denial of its purchase of a Bell-owned radio station in Calgary.

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December 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM

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#OUTtv wins undue preference dispute with #Rogers, denied mandatory carriage:
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OUTtv wins undue preference dispute with Rogers, denied mandatory carriage - The Wire Report

The CRTC ruled that Rogers’ removal of OUTtv from its Premier package subjected the channel to undue disadvantage, both sides were directed to begin final offer arbitration within one month.

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November 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM

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#CRTC investigates Bell device financing plan for potential non-compliance with Wireless Code:

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CRTC investigates Bell device financing plan for potential non-compliance with Wireless Code - The Wire Report

The CRTC is asking Bell to explain its new device financing plan, saying it appears it could infringe on consumers’ rights to change service providers every two years, barrier-free.

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November 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM

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Cogeco challenges #CRTC decision on Quebecor’s Montreal radio deal in Federal Court of Appeal:

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Cogeco challenges CRTC decision on Quebecor’s Montreal radio deal in Federal Court of Appeal - The Wire Report

Cogeco argues that the CRTC's decision validates a strategy that intentionally bypasses broadcasting rules and risks “saturating the airwaves with [Quebecor’s] sole editorial perspective.”

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November 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM

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NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca proposes national public telecom options, sparking debate amongst advocacy groups:
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NDP leadership candidate proposes national public telecom options, sparking debate amongst advocacy groups - The Wire Report

NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis announced the first policy proposal of his campaign earlier this week, making a call on social media for public options to “break the power of corporate monopolies.”

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November 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM

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Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault resigns from cabinet following Carney, Smith energy deal:
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Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault resigns from cabinet following Carney, Smith energy deal - The Wire Report

Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Steven Guilbeault announced his resignation from cabinet, asserting his opposition to the new Canada-Alberta agreement on oil and gas.

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November 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM

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#CRTC directs working group to issue 988 routing plan by next May:

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CRTC directs working group to issue 988 routing plan by next May - The Wire Report

The CRTC rejected a 988 routing plan proposed by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and has given the commission’s working group six months to come up with a better proposal.

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November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM

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Court upholds #Quebecor capital gains tax strategy, dismisses government appeal:

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Court upholds Quebecor capital gains tax strategy, dismisses government appeal - The Wire Report

The Federal Court of Appeal confirmed that a series of corporate transactions by Quebecor to avoid paying a large tax bill were not abusive under the law.

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November 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM

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@cpac.ca CEO concerned about funding after #CRTC deferral, says organization is ‘emaciated’:

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CPAC CEO concerned about funding after CRTC deferral, says organization is ‘emaciated’ - The Wire Report

“It’s not about saying, okay, what could you trim? It’s actually about being on the air or not being on the air,” says CPAC CEO Christa Dickenson. “That is where we’re at.”

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November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM

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According to #Bell, the layoffs are part of the company’s strategic plan, which aims to boost revenues, cut costs, and deliver $5 billion in shareholder dividends over three years:

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