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News Releases - 2009

30 November The CRTC seeks input from Canadians as it undertakes an online consultation on the implications of implementing a compensation regime for the value of local television signals
29 October CRTC finds that Globalive does not meet Canadian ownership rules
21 October CRTC requires Internet service providers to be more transparent about their Internet traffic management practices
[News release and backgrounder]
6 October 10-digit local dialing and a new area code to come to northern Ontario
2 October CRTC seeks consumer input on television services
17 September CRTC to seek views on a compensation regime for the value of local television signals
31 August CRTC finds that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation broke rules with Bye Bye 2008 broadcast
26 August The CRTC fines three telemarketers
11 August CRTC to examine a negotiated compensation regime for conventional broadcasters
11 August CRTC issues licence to Radio de la communauté francophone d’Ottawa
5 August CRTC issues second annual report on the communications industry
28 July CRTC introduces a new area code for the greater Montreal region in 2010
21 July CRTC takes steps to improve access to communications services for Canadians
8 July CRTC issues first Notices of Violation against telemarketers
6 July CRTC increases funding for the Local Programming Improvement Fund
12 June CRTC releases financial results for Canada’s private commercial radio stations
11 June CRTC approves carriage of The Weather Network and MétéoMédia’s services, allowing for an emergency alerting system
4 June CRTC extends exemption for new media and calls for a national digital strategy
28 May CRTC to address the telephone number shortage in area code 819
28 May CRTC to address the telephone number shortage in area code 905
28 May CRTC to address the telephone number shortage in area code 204
15 May CRTC to issue short-term licences to private conventional television broadcasters
7 May CRTC to introduce a new area code in the greater Montreal region in 2010
23 April Canadian broadcasting distribution industry reports revenues of more than 10 billion dollars
20 April CRTC extends National DNCL registration period from three to five years
8 April CRTC lightens reporting requirements for telecommunications service providers
[News release and backgrounder]
31 March CRTC opens online consultation on Internet traffic management practices
26 March CRTC releases financial results for Canadian specialty, pay and pay-per-view television and video-on-demand services
10 February CRTC releases financial results for private conventional television
2 February CRTC announces enhancements to wireless 911 services
30 January CRTC to review scope of licence renewal hearings for private conventional television stations
Date Modified: 2012-01-30
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