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News Releases - 2011

19 December The CRTC undertakes a review of the Local Programming Improvement Fund
14 December CRTC opens Canada’s North to local telephone competition
12 December CRTC finds Bell Mobility in breach of rules over exclusive programming rights
24 November The CRTC takes radio stations to task for their inappropriate use of musical montages
21 November The CRTC increases the diversity of voices in the Montreal radio market by granting two new licences
15 November CRTC supports choice of Internet services
14 November CRTC approves new disconnection and deposit code for home telephone services
28 October CRTC announces creation of international network to facilitate cooperation on telemarketing enforcement
17 October CRTC strikes cross-border agreement with telemarketers selling Cancun vacation packages
5 October CRTC releases results of fact-finding exercise on Internet and mobile content
22 September CRTC improves complaints resolution process for Internet traffic management practices
21 September CRTC takes action to ensure a wide choice of television programming on all platforms
13 September CRTC tells broadcasting industry to turn down the volume on loud television commercials
26 August CRTC to introduce 10-digit local dialing and a new area code in Saskatchewan
23 August CRTC continues crackdown on telemarketing violations - GoodLife Fitness Centres pays $300,000 for making robocalls
22 August CRTC reaffirms its commitment to official-language minority communities
18 August CRTC issues report highlighting trends in the communications industry
16 August CRTC allows CBC to continue broadcasting analog television signals in 22 markets until August 2012
28 July CRTC report shows more Canadians are adopting broadband Internet and wireless services CRTC to introduce a new area code in British Columbia
27 July CRTC renews licences of most English-language television services: New licence terms to bolster funding for original Canadian programs
22 July CRTC renews licence of The Weather Network/MétéoMédia until 2018
22 July CRTC to add third area code in Toronto
20 July CRTC to introduce a new area code for the 819 region of Quebec in 2012
14 July CRTC releases 2010 financial results for Canadian broadcasting distributors
13 July CRTC releases 2010 financial results for Canadian commercial radio stations
8 July CRTC postpones public hearing on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
17 June CRTC launches online consultation on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s upcoming licence renewals
9 June The CRTC awards a licence for an ethnic radio station in Toronto
3 June CRTC launches online consultation on wholesale Internet access services
2 June CRTC releases 2010 financial results for Canadian television services
25 May CRTC seeks information on online broadcasting services
12 May CRTC finds that radio stations are supporting new Canadian artists
4 May CRTC requires Bell TV and Shaw Direct to carry more local television stations
3 May CRTC sets speed target for broadband Internet and maintains obligation to provide basic home telephone service
24 March CRTC announces that Rogers Communications has made a $275,000 payment for its use of automated calling devices without consent
18 March CRTC requires television broadcasters to air public service announcements on the transition to digital television
18 March CRTC makes it easier to switch between providers of broadcasting and telecommunications services
11 March CRTC to hold public hearing on wholesale Internet access services
7 March CRTC approves BCE’s purchase of CTVglobemedia
17 February CRTC seeks comments on loudness of TV ads
8 February CRTC to review billing practices for wholesale Internet services
3 February Statement from the Chairman of the CRTC on usage-based billing
28 January CRTC revokes licence of Toronto campus radio station
26 January CRTC endorses telecommunications consumer agency and extends membership requirements to better serve Canadians
21 January CRTC asks the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council to review decision to ban Dire Straits song
Date Modified: 2011-12-19
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