GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau (Bureau), the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) are joining forces to strengthen information sharing and collaboration on matters that relate to digital markets and platforms. Through the creation of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum, the three agencies will exchange best practices, conduct research, and …
CRTC takes action to ensure more choice of cellphone services
Ottawa- The CRTC has taken a major step forward to increase cellphone service competition in Canada. In 2021, the CRTC set an initial policy that allows regional cellphone providers to compete as mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) across Canada. Under this policy, large cellphone companies must share their networks with competitors. With access to larger networks, regional competitors will be …