ICT & Cybersecurity

QSA's Week in ICT & Cybersecurity (#17, 2025)

CRTC posts new regulatory decisions; key broadcasting licence applications open; Ontario launches cybercrime prosecution teams; new powers for law enforcement on car theft devices.

Good morning! This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning ICT, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, social media platforms, digital privacy, AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, and Web3. Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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Start Date: 2025-04-27
End Date: 2025-05-03

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CRTC Posts Comprehensive Decisions and Regulatory Updates Online

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has released a set of original decisions, regulatory policies, and information bulletins, all now accessible via its website. These documents include updated procedures for public proceedings and hearings, enabling stakeholders to review regulatory changes as they come into force.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Ontario Proposes Dedicated Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency Prosecution Team

The Ontario government has announced the formation of a specialized cybercrime and cryptocurrency prosecution team as part of proposed legislative changes aimed at addressing serious digital crimes. The initiative includes allocating additional judges to the Ontario Court of Justice and establishing dedicated prosecution teams for cybercrime and complex digital investigations. The government stated the new measures will support police in prosecuting major cybercrime cases, including those involving activities on the dark web. The province is also expanding its guns and gangs units to address border security and bolster support for digital investigations.