CRTC asks for input on how much Voter Registry violators should pay

OTTAWA–GATINEAU – With the next federal election on the horizon, the CRTC is asking Canadians to weigh in on the factors that should be considered when setting the penalty amounts for violations of the Voter Contact Registry.As part of recent amendments to the Canada Elections Act and the Telecommunications Act, the CRTC is responsible for establishing and maintaining a Voter Contact Registry during federal elections. Persons, corporations, or groups that engage in voter contact calls in relation to an election will be required to file registration notices and identifying information with the Commission for inclusion in the Voter Contact Registry.Political...