Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CommissionCanada News Centre2026-09-10T07:37:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgCRTC makes it easier for Canadians to compare Internet planshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/09/crtc-makes-it-easier-for-canadians-to-compare-internet-plans.html

The CRTC is making it easier for Canadians to compare Internet plans and make sure they get the service they are paying for.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-09-10T16:00:48-04:00Steven Harroun to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technologyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/06/steven-harroun-to-the-standing-committee-on-industry-and-technology.html

CRTC Vice President of Compliance and Enforcement Steven Harroun speaks to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology concerning its study of financial fraud and scams in Canada.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-06-16T15:42:21-04:00Vicky Eatrides to the Banff World Media Festivalhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/06/vicky-eatrides-to-the-banff-world-media-festival.html

Vicky Eatrides speaks to the Banff World Media Festival to provide an update on ongoing work to modernize Canada’s broadcasting frameworks.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-06-15T11:00:39-04:00CRTC consults on making consumer protections clearer for Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/06/crtc-consults-on-making-consumer-protections-clearer-for-canadians.html

Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to make consumer protections clearer and more consistent for Canadians across their Internet, cellphone, home phone and television services.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-06-12T14:00:52-04:00Claire Anderson to FWD – Western Canada Media Conferencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/06/claire-anderson-to-fwd--western-canada-media-conference.html

Claire Anderson speaks to FWD – Western Canada Media Conference to provide an update on recent CRTC work and activities.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-06-08T20:00:17-04:00Joanne Levy to the Yorkton Film Festivalhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/joanne-levy-to-the-yorkton-film-festival.html

Since the Online Streaming Act was passed, the CRTC has been working quickly to modernize our broadcasting regulatory frameworks.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-05-25T11:00:40-04:00CRTC improves accessibility of programming for Canadians who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/crtc-improves-accessibility-of-programming-for-canadians-who-are-deaf-deafblind-or-hard-of-hearing.html

The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by making programming more accessible for Canadians who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-05-25T11:00:05-04:00CRTC takes action to support the creation and discoverability of Canadian and Indigenous contenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/crtc-takes-action-to-support-the-creation-and-discoverability-of-canadian-and-indigenous-content.html

The CRTC is taking important steps to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by updating how Canadian and Indigenous content is supported and made available.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-05-21T16:00:23-04:00Adam Scott to the Canadian Telecom Summithttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/adam-scott-to-the-canadian-telecom-summit.html

Adam Scott updates the Canadian Telecom Summit on ongoing work at the CRTC and telecommunications across Canada generally.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-05-12T20:00:41-04:00Canadian Digital Regulators Forum hosting interactive workshophttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/canadian-digital-regulators-forum-hosting-interactive-workshop.html

The Canadian Digital Regulators Forum (CDRF) is bringing together stakeholders to discuss regulatory perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI).

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-05-11T11:00:00-04:00Bram Abramson to the National Emergency Number Association ONhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/bram-abramson-to-the-national-emergency-number-association-on.html

Bram Abramson speaks to the National Emergency Number Association to discuss the NG9-1-1 transition and update the organization on the CRTC’s ongoing work.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-05-06T20:00:47-04:00Vicky Eatrides to the Departure festivalhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/vicky-eatrides-to-the-departure-festival.html

Vicky Eatrides speaks to the Departure festival and provides an update on the CRTC’s ongoing work to modernize Canada’s broadcasting regulatory frameworks.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-05-05T10:18:22-04:00Bram Abramson to the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities conferencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/bram-abramson-to-the-ontario-small-urban-municipalities-conference.html

Bram Abramson speaks to the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities conference to update the organization on the CRTC’s ongoing work across Canada.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-05-01T20:00:59-04:00Marc Morin at the Standing Senate Committee on National Financehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/04/marc-morin-at-the-standing-senate-committee-on-national-finance.html

The Secretary General and Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Operations, Marc Morin, invited on panel organized by the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance as part of its study of the Main Estimates.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-04-30T11:00:17-04:00Nirmala Naidoo to the British Columbia Broadband Associationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/04/nirmala-naidoo-to-the-british-columbia-broadband-association.html

Nirmala Naidoo speaks to the British Columbia Broadband Association to update the organization on the CRTC’s ongoing work regulating telecommunications across Canada.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-04-28T20:00:17-04:00CRTC takes action to help deliver more choice of affordable Internet serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/04/crtc-takes-action-to-help-deliver-more-choice-of-affordable-internet-services.html

Today, the CRTC is finalizing its approach to help ensure that Canadians benefit from new choices and greater affordability of high-speed Internet services.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-04-24T09:00:59-04:00CRTC takes action to help Canadians more easily manage their Internet and cellphone planshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/04/crtc-takes-action-to-help-canadians-more-easily-manage-their-internet-and-cellphone-plans.html

The CRTC is making it easier for Canadians to manage their Internet and cellphone plans, and to switch to new offers that best meet their needs.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-04-24T09:00:44-04:00CRTC takes action to prevent bill shock and help Canadians understand their optionshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/04/crtc-takes-action-to-prevent-bill-shock-and-help-canadians-understand-their-options.html

The CRTC is helping Canadians make informed choices about their Internet and cellphone services.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-04-13T11:00:30-04:00CRTC launches new call for proposals to its Broadband Fund to help improve Internet and cellphone serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/04/crtc-launches-new-call-for-proposals-to-its-broadband-fund-to-help-improve-internet-and-cellphone-services.html

The CRTC is launching a new call for proposals to the Broadband Fund.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-04-09T14:00:50-04:00CRTC seeking new Broadband Fund proposals to help improve Internet services for Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/04/crtc-seeking-new-broadband-fund-proposals-to-help-improve-internet-services-for-canadians.html

In April 2026, CRTC Broadband Fund launched its fourth call to help bring faster and more reliable Internet to more Canadian homes.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-04-09T14:00:06-04:00Bram Abramson to the CanWISP Annual Conferencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/03/bram-abramson-to-the-canwisp-annual-conference.html

Bram Abramson speaks to the CanWISP annual conference and discusses ongoing CRTC proceedings and the pivot point at which Canadian telecommunications finds itself.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-03-31T20:00:57-04:00CRTC making it easier to connect Indigenous communities to high-speed Internet and cellphone serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/03/crtc-making-it-easier-to-connect-indigenous-communities-to-high-speed-internet-and-cellphone-services.html

The CRTC is making it easier for Indigenous communities to get connected to high-speed Internet and cellphone services through its Broadband Fund.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-03-18T11:00:49-04:00Backgrounder: CRTC making it easier to connect Indigenous communities to high-speed Internet and cellphone serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/03/backgrounder-crtc-making-it-easier-to-connect-indigenous-communities-to-high-speed-internet-and-cellphone-services.html

The CRTC launched the Broadband Fund in 2019 to help ensure that all Canadians, regardless of where they live, have access to fast and reliable Internet and cellphone services.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-03-18T11:00:17-04:00CRTC eliminates fees to make it easier to switch Internet and cellphone planshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/03/crtc-eliminates-fees-to-make-it-easier-to-switch-internet-and-cellphone-plans.html

The CRTC is removing fees that make it harder for Canadians to change or cancel Internet and cellphone plans.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-03-12T11:00:59-04:00Adam Scott to the Scotiabank TMT Conferencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/03/adam-scott-to-the-scotiabank-tmt-conference.html

Adam Scott speaks to the Scotiabank TMT Conference on providing stability to promote a dynamic Canadian telecommunications marketplace.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-03-03T11:00:00-05:00CRTC takes action to connect Canadians through technology and culturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/02/crtc-takes-action-to-connect-canadians-through-technology-and-culture.html

Today, the CRTC is publishing its updated Strategic Plan: Connecting Canadians through technology and culture. The plan sets out what the CRTC is focusing on to deliver tangible results for Canadians.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-02-27T11:00:18-05:00Vicky Eatrides to the Standing Committee on Financehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/02/vicky-eatrides-to-the-standing-committee-on-finance.html

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting us to appear before your Committee.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-02-09T16:52:40-05:00CRTC makes it easier for official language minority communities to participate in proceedingshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/02/crtc-makes-it-easier-for-official-language-minority-communities-to-participate-in-proceedings.html

The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by improving how official language minority communities (OLMCs) and the French-speaking majority in Quebec can participate in its proceedings.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-02-06T11:00:51-05:00Nathalie Théberge to the Canada Media Producers Associationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/01/nathalie-theberge-to-the-canada-media-producers-association.html

Nathalie Théberge, Vice-Chairperson for Broadcasting at the CRTC, updates the Canadian Media Producers Association on the CRTC’s work to modernize Canada’s regulatory frameworks for broadcasting.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-01-29T20:00:24-05:00CRTC makes it easier for Canadians to find information about Internet and cellphone serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/01/crtc-makes-it-easier-for-canadians-to-find-information-about-internet-and-cellphone-services.html

Today, the CRTC is taking action to make it easier for Canadians to find information about Internet and cellphone services available in their area.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2026-01-15T11:00:00-05:00CRTC improves accessibility of programming for Canadians who are blind or partially sightedhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/12/crtc-improves-accessibility-of-programming-for-canadians-who-are-blind-or-partially-sighted.html

The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by helping make programming more accessible for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-12-17T11:00:25-05:00Backgrounder: CRTC updates definition of Canadian content to better support Canadian stories and creatorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/11/backgrounder-crtc-updates-definition-of-canadian-content-to-better-support-canadian-stories-and-creators.html

The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11), which amended the Broadcasting Act (the Act), requires the CRTC to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework and ensure that online streaming services make meaningful contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content. Because this work is complex and involves many interconnected pieces, the CRTC is moving forward through a series of consultations and phased decisions.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-11-18T11:00:56-05:00CRTC updates definition of Canadian content to better support Canadian stories and creatorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/11/crtc-updates-definition-of-canadian-content-to-better-support-canadian-stories-and-creators.html

The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by updating the definition of Canadian content for television and online streaming services.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-11-18T11:00:18-05:00CRTC helps bring high-speed Internet to 27 communities in Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/11/crtc-helps-bring-high-speed-internet-to-27-communities-in-saskatchewan.html

The CRTC is taking action to help bring high-speed Internet to 27 communities in Saskatchewan, including two Indigenous communities.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-11-17T11:00:47-05:00CRTC Broadband Fund: Projects selected in November 2025https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/11/crtc-broadband-fund-projects-selected-in-november-2025.html

The CRTC has selected projects to receive funding through its Broadband Fund.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-11-17T11:00:07-05:00Joanne Levy to the Canada’s Rural and Remote Broadband Community conferencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/11/joanne-levy-to-the-canadas-rural-and-remote-broadband-community-conference.html

We have gathered here to discuss connectivity in our rural and remote communities and how we define it. I look forward to discussing how we can work together to achieve our shared goal of full connectivity for all Canadians – especially in our traditionally underserved communities in rural, remote and Indigenous areas.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-11-13T20:00:23-05:00Stéphanie Paquette to les Jours de la radio 2025https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/11/stephanie-paquette-to-les-jours-de-la-radio-2025.html

At the opening of the 2025 edition of the Jours de la radio event, CRTC Quebec Commissioner Stéphanie Paquette provided an update on the modernization of the broadcasting regulatory framework.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-11-07T20:00:02-05:00Vicky Eatrides to the Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communicationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/10/vicky-eatrides-to-the-canadian-chapter-of-the-international-institute-of-communications.html

CRTC Chairperson Vicky Eatrides updates the Canadian chapter of the International Institute of Communications on the CRTC’s work.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-10-20T14:30:48-04:00CRTC consults to help Canadians resolve Internet, cellphone and television service complaints fasterhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/10/crtc-consults-to-help-canadians-resolve-internet-cellphone-and-television-service-complaints-faster.html

Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to help ensure that Canadians with unresolved complaints get clear and timely information about the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS).

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-10-17T11:00:03-04:00CRTC consults on improving accessibility of television and online streaminghttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/10/crtc-consults-on-improving-accessibility-of-television-and-online-streaming.html

Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to help ensure that broadcasters, including online streaming services, make their content more accessible for persons with disabilities.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-10-16T14:00:41-04:00CRTC gives flexibility to help radio stations better serve their communitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/10/crtc-gives-flexibility-to-help-radio-stations-better-serve-their-communities.html

The CRTC is reducing the administrative burden on radio stations so that they have more time to focus on serving their listeners.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-10-10T11:00:02-04:00Vicky Eatrides to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritagehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/10/vicky-eatrides-to-the-standing-committee-on-canadian-heritage.html

We are pleased to be here to update the Committee on our implementation of the Online Streaming Act.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-10-01T16:33:48-04:00Vicky Eatrides to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technologyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/09/vicky-eatrides-to-the-standing-committee-on-industry-and-technology.html

On September 24, 2025, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the CRTC, Vicky Eatrides, met with the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-09-24T16:40:00-04:00Leila Wright to the Canadian Communications Systems Alliance Connect 2025https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/09/leila-wright-to-the-canadian-communications-systems-alliance-connect-2025.html

Through my remarks this afternoon, I want to speak about how conversation and engagement helps us build that better understanding.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-09-19T20:00:00-04:00Backgrounder: CRTC takes action to help protect Canadians from service outageshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/09/backgrounder-crtc-takes-action-to-help-protect-canadians-from-service-outages.html

Today, the CRTC is setting reporting requirements for telecommunications service providers (TSPs) when major outages occur, and launching two public consultations on improving telecommunications network resiliency and service reliability, and on consumer protections during outages.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-09-04T11:00:00-04:00CRTC takes action to help protect Canadians from service outageshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/09/crtc-takes-action-to-help-protect-canadians-from-service-outages.html

Today, the CRTC is taking action to help make telecommunications and broadcasting services more reliable for Canadians.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-09-04T11:00:00-04:00CRTC takes action to support local newshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/08/crtc-takes-action-to-support-local-news.html

The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by helping local news production through the new temporary Commercial Radio News Fund (CRNF).

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-08-01T11:00:34-04:00Vicky Eatrides and Rachelle Frenette to CIPPIC Summer Speaker Serieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/07/vicky-eatrides-and-rachelle-frenette-to-cippic-summer-speaker-series.html

At the CRTC, we are building riverbanks in the form of regulatory frameworks that support a healthy and competitive telecommunications industry.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-07-31T11:00:56-04:00CRTC takes action to help improve access to local news in Yellowknifehttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/07/crtc-takes-action-to-help-improve-access-to-local-news-in-yellowknife.html

Today, the CRTC approves an application by 506992 N.W.T. Ltd. (Cabin Radio) to operate an English-language commercial FM radio station in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-07-30T11:00:56-04:00CRTC consults to help improve Canada’s public alerting systemhttps://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2025/07/crtc-consults-to-help-improve-canadas-public-alerting-system.html

Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to help improve the National Public Alerting System (NPAS).

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission2025-07-15T11:00:00-04:00