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FAIR Canada and PIAC Welcome Steps to Ensure Compliance with OBSI Requirements
FAIR Canada and PIAC welcome the CSA, IIROC and MFDA taking a step in the...
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Media Release: CCTS Annual Report Shows Need for Internet Code and Sales Practices Review
Media Release CCTS Annual Report Shows Need for Internet Code and Sales Practices Review FOR...
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Wireless Code Now Stronger for Consumers
CRTC outlaws phone locking; clarifies shared data plan charges OTTAWA, June 15, 2017 – The...
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Media Advisory, PIAC and ACORN Canada will Comment on Government’s proposed low-income broadband announcement at the Canadian Telecom Summit 2017
(TORONTO) At 8:45 AM EDT June 5, The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science...
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Proposed Air Passenger Rules Set for Take Off
Most important rights will be outlined by the Canadian Transportation Agency OTTAWA, May 16, 2017...
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Michael Janigan named a full-time member of the Ontario Energy Board
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is very pleased to announce that Michael Janigan, former...
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CRTC Protects Consumers from Discriminatory Differential Pricing Practices
New rules strictly limit when internet service providers can bill differently depending on the content...
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Fixing TV Service Will Keep Complaints Commissioner Busy
OTTAWA – Over the last six months, Canadians made 2,734 complaints about their television services...
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CRTC asked to reconsider affordability subsidy
Lower-income Canadians, fixed income earners and seniors should have access to “basic service” including broadband...
