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CRTC eyes ease of cancellation, internet ‘nutrition labels’ in updated roadmap

Eatrides says internet 'nutrition' label possibly on menu By Ahmad Hathout The head of the CRTC said Monday that the regulator will be launching public consultations “in the weeks ahead” related to ease of contract cancellation and more transparent information on telecom plans, including a broadband label already in force in the United States. “In the weeks ahead, we will also be launching public consultations to ensure that Canadians have the information and flexibility they need when choosing or switching cellphone and Internet plans,” Vicky Eatrides said at the Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications. That will include...