CRTC seeks to apply 9-1-1 regulatory obligations directly to non-carriers

OTTAWA - The CRTC has kicked off a show cause proceeding to examine whether its existing 9-1-1 obligations should apply directly to non-carriers that provide local exchange, wireless voice, local voice over Internet Protocol, or payphone services.While the Commission can impose conditions on the offering and provision of telecommunications services by Canadian carriers, it does not have the authority to directly impose these conditions on non-carriers (also known as resellers), and defined as providers other than Canadian carriers. Instead, where it was considered necessary, the Commission has directed the underlying carriers that provide services to non-carriers to ensure through contractual...