Telecoms

QSA's Week in Telecoms (#20, 2025)

CRTC posts new decisions and consultations; private bill rules detailed for telecoms; Corus Radio licence decision published; application from Mondo Globo Inc. open; regulatory documents accessible on CRTC site.

Good morning! This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning cellphone and wireless carriers, ISPs, satellite communications, broadband access, 5G, remote communities, and CRTC spectrum licences. Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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Start Date: 2025-05-19
End Date: 2025-05-24

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Ontario Invests in Next Generation 9-1-1 Emergency Communications

Ontario announced an additional $22 million investment to support the transition of emergency response centres to Next Generation 9-1-1, targeting upgrades to telephone and cyber security infrastructure.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

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Manitoba Launches Innovation and Productivity Task Force on Digital Technologies

The Manitoba government created an Innovation and Productivity Task Force to provide advice on implementing emerging technologies, intellectual property, and sovereign cloud strategies, with a strategic plan expected later this year.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.mb.ca

Parliament Details Process for Private Bills Affecting Telecom Companies

House of Commons proceedings outlined requirements for private bills that impact telecommunication companies or propose exclusive rights, amendments to company charters, or powers altering shareholder and creditor interests. Notices must publish details weekly for four consecutive weeks, including bilingual publication in Quebec and Manitoba. The process requires publication in the Canada Gazette and statutory declarations for compliance, providing a framework for applications involving changes to telecom operating rights.