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News Releases - 2010

23 December CRTC introduces new procedural rules for a converged communications environment
20 December CRTC announces that Bell Canada has paid a $1.3 million penalty for violating the National Do Not Call List Rules
17 December CRTC announces that Xentel has paid a $500,000 penalty for misuse of the charity exemption to the National Do Not Call List Rules
17 December

The CRTC approves Cogeco’s acquisition of Quebec radio stations held by Corus

3 November CRTC to address the projected telephone number shortage in British Columbia
28 October CRTC reaches an agreement with TELUS Communications Inc. concerning automated calls
22 October CRTC approves Shaw’s purchase of the Canwest Global television properties
22 October CRTC launches consultation on the possible effects of consolidation in the Canadian broadcasting industry
31 August CRTC orders rebate for Bell Canada, Bell Aliant, Telus and MTS Allstream’s home telephone customers and approves a plan to bring broadband Internet to 287 communities
30 August CRTC encourages competition and investment in the provision of Internet services
26 August CRTC changes community television policy to enhance local participation
29 July CRTC issues annual report on the communications industry
28 July CRTC to introduce 10-digit local dialing and a new area code to Manitoba
23 July CRTC launches online consultation on basic telephone and Internet services
22 July CRTC announces new policy to strengthen the community and campus radio sector
20 July CRTC to address the projected telephone number shortage in Toronto
16 July CRTC provides update on the transition to digital television
3 June CRTC releases 2009 financial results for Canada's commercial radio industry
22 April CRTC releases 2009 financial results for specialty, pay and pay-per-view television services and video-on-demand services
13 April CRTC to add third area code to Ontario's rapidly growing 905 region
22 March CRTC unveils a new group-based television regulatory policy
18 March CRTC releases financial results of conventional television stations
18 March CRTC releases financial results for Canadian broadcasting distributors
17 February CRTC to introduce a new area code for the 819 region of Quebec in 2013
1 February CRTC welcomes improved wireless 911 services