Net neutrality in Canada

TekSavvy asks Court to quash CRTC's stay of 2019 wholesale Internet rates order

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

CHATHAM, ON, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy"), Canada's largest independent Internet service provider, has asked the Federal Court of Appeal to quash a CRTC decision dated September 28, 2020 (the "Stay Decision"), in which the federal telecom regulator granted Bell Canada's request to stay the implementation of the CRTC's August 2019 order setting final rates for wholesale Internet services (the "Final Rates Order").

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  • CHATHAM, ON, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy"), Canada's largest independent Internet service provider, has asked the Federal Court of Appeal to quash a CRTC decision dated September 28, 2020 (the "Stay Decision"), in which the federal telecom regulator granted Bell Canada's request to stay the implementation of the CRTC's August 2019 order setting final rates for wholesale Internet services (the "Final Rates Order").
  • On August 15, 2019, the CRTC released the Final Rates Order, following an extensive four-year proceeding which determined that the "interim" wholesale rates the large carriers have charged independent ISPs like TekSavvy since 2016 are not "just and reasonable", as is required by the Telecommunications Act.
  • The Final Rates Order established new, just and reasonable final rates, retroactive to March 31, 2016, and required the large carriers to repay independent ISPs for past overcharges and to charge the new rates going forward.
  • In a court filing dated October 28, 2020, TekSavvy argues that the CRTC's Stay Decision is so flawed and unreasonable that the Federal Court of Appeal should quash it.

Response by the Government of Canada to petitions concerning CRTC wholesale Internet rates

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

"In June 2019, our government directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to consider how its decisions can promote competition, affordability, consumer interests and innovation.

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  • "In June 2019, our government directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to consider how its decisions can promote competition, affordability, consumer interests and innovation.
  • In particular, the CRTC was asked to consider the extent to which these decisions can encourage all forms of competition and investment.
  • "In August 2019, the CRTC set new wholesale rates to be paid by competitor Internet service providers that access the high-speed networks of cable and telephone companies.
  • "Our government is working hard to make sure that all Canadians have the access to high-speed Internet.

TELUS Hosts CRTC and FCC Exchange to Demonstrate Call Validation Technology

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Monday, December 9, 2019

OTTAWA, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS facilitated a successful demonstration of the emerging call verification technology STIR/SHAKEN, for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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  • OTTAWA, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS facilitated a successful demonstration of the emerging call verification technology STIR/SHAKEN, for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • CRTC Chairman, Ian Scott, and FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai, participated in the first public cross-border call using the technology.
  • Both organisations are pursuing actions to crack down on nuisance calls and requested TELUSs assistance to facilitate the exchange.
  • TELUS commends the CRTC for its innovative and cooperative engagement with telecommunications providers and other stakeholders on these important issues.

Government directs CRTC to place consumer interests and innovation at the forefront of telecom decisions

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

This is why the Government of Canada is working to drive down prices by increasing competition and improve services by encouraging greater investments and innovation in telecommunications.

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  • This is why the Government of Canada is working to drive down prices by increasing competition and improve services by encouraging greater investments and innovation in telecommunications.
  • Today, the Government of Canada tabled the final version of a policy direction that requires the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to consider competition, affordability, consumer interests and innovation in all of its telecommunications decisions and demonstrate to Canadians that it has done so.
  • We are also fostering a climate of investment and innovation for Canada's telecom service providers to improve the quality of services delivered to Canadians.
  • Today, we are giving clear direction to the CRTC that consumers and innovation must be at the forefront of all future telecom decisions."

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

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Government of Canada proposes new CRTC direction to put Canadians at the forefront of future decisions

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Canadians are concerned about the cost of their Internet and cellphone plans and are looking for lower-cost options and innovative services.

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  • Canadians are concerned about the cost of their Internet and cellphone plans and are looking for lower-cost options and innovative services.
  • As Canada's telecommunications landscape continues to evolve, the Government of Canada will closely monitor market dynamics and actively promote competition.
  • We are giving clear direction to the CRTC that Canadian consumers must be at the forefront of all future decisions.
  • In May 2016, the Government denied Bell's petition to overturn the CRTC's decision to extend wholesale regulation to fibre-to-the-home Internet services.

Statement - Minister Bains comments on CRTC investigation into aggressive and misleading telecom sales practices

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

OTTAWA, Feb. 20, 2019 /CNW/ -The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, made the following statement on the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications (CRTC) report on its investigation into aggressive and misleading sales practices by large telecommunications companies:

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 20, 2019 /CNW/ -The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, made the following statement on the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications (CRTC) report on its investigation into aggressive and misleading sales practices by large telecommunications companies:
    "Today, the CRTC confirmed that Canadians are often subject to aggressive and misleading sales practices by Canadian telecom companies.
  • "Idirected the CRTC to look into this issue and report back to Canadiansbecause I share their concerns about these tactics.
  • No Canadian should have to fear being misled or be treated unfairly by a telecom company.
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Statement - Minister Bains comments on public hearing into alleged improper and/or misleading telecom sales practices

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Monday, October 22, 2018

OTTAWA, Oct. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, made the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, made the following statement:
    "Like many Canadians, we are very concerned by allegations of inappropriate sales practices by telecom carriers.
  • "Our government strongly believes that no Canadian should ever be misled or treated unfairly by a telecom corporation, especially those Canadians who are most vulnerable.
  • "That is why our government directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to thoroughly investigate this matter.
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Government orders the CRTC to investigate high-pressure telecom sales practices

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, today announced that the Government directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to investigate and report on the sales practices used by Canada's largest telecommunication companies.

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  • The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, today announced that the Government directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to investigate and report on the sales practices used by Canada's largest telecommunication companies.
  • The Minister wants a public inquiry, where Canadians have an opportunity to be heard and these issues are carefully considered.
  • The CRTC is responsible for regulating telecommunications services and implementing consumer measures such as the Wireless Code of Conduct.
  • "Like many Canadians, we are concerned by allegations of clearly inappropriate sales practices by telecom carriers.