By Ahmad Hathout
Telus is admitting that it became aware of, but dealt with, a “small and isolated number” of “rogue” third-party representatives who were engaging on its behalf in the promotion of pirate IPTV services to get people to subscribe to its internet services.
In a statement of defense, filed Friday with the Ontario Superior Court and in response to an action commenced by Bell, the Vancouver-based telecom says it received a customer complaint in May about a representative who was promoting the illegal service.
“In accordance with TELUS’s standard escalation processes and before Bell commenced this action, TELUS immediately investigated…
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The board of the Canadian Retransmission Collective (CRC) announced Thursday that Lori Rosenberg is its new president and CEO.
She replaces Carol Cooper, who for 33 years led the organization founded in 1989 by the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and that collects royalties from cable and satellite retransmitters of copyrighted material and distributes them to Canadian and worldwide affiliates. The retransmission right emerged from the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Cooper will remain in an advisory capacity during the transition to the new leader, who has held senior management roles with broadcaster, broadcast distributor and member service organizations, according to…
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The Disability Screen Office (DSO) on Monday announced a new program, the Accessibility & Disability E-Learning Series (ADLS), a course designed to help industry stakeholders understand and comply with accessibility legislation specific to their work in the Canadian screen industry.
Set to launch in spring 2026, this initiative is made possible with the support of the Canada Media Fund, Ontario Creates, Creative BC and the province of British Columbia, Bell Fund, Telus Originals, and the City of Toronto, according to a DSO press release.
The ADLS will be a fully online, self-paced training program available…
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Telefilm Canada announced Tuesday the appointment of Anita Damiani to the position of national director of feature films for the French-language market for a five-year term, effective July 2.
Damiani reports to Francesca Accinelli, Telefilm Canada’s senior vice president of program strategy and industry development.
With a career in the audiovisual industry spanning almost 25 years, Damiani has held various positions at Telefilm, including specialist in distribution and marketing and, most recently, as regional director for funding of feature film projects for Quebec’s French-language market.
In addition, she oversaw many key files…
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Deploying fiber in rural areas presents unique challenges—long distances, limited skilled labor, and logistical complexity.
Challenges in Rural Broadband Deployment
Access to broadband Internet is crucial in rural and remote areas because it serves as a gateway to essential services and opportunities that are increasingly reliant on digital connectivity. Broadband access boosts education, letting students in remote areas join online classes and use digital libraries and interactive tools. Telemedicine thrives with reliable Internet, allowing remote patients to consult doctors and get diagnoses and treatment plans without traveling to cities.
Beyond essential services, broadband also acts as an economic driver, empowering small businesses…
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By Ahmad Hathout
The public broadcaster and a trade group representing independent producers are floating the use of platform home pages as a possible way to amplify the discoverability of Canadian content.
Representatives from CBC/Radio-Canada said Wednesday that the CRTC should ensure that discoverability and marketing of such content are not counted toward distributors’ contribution requirements, including both the base financial component and traditional Canadian programming expenditures (CPE). The reason, according to CBC execs, is that vertically integrated broadcasting giants already support discoverability and promotion of CanCon “as a regular course of their business.”
Indeed, VIs including Bell and Rogers have said…
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Rogers announced Monday it is now offering next-generation Wi-Fi 7 to Rogers Xfinity customers in select areas of Calgary.
The cable giant said Rogers Xfinity will roll out Wi-Fi 7 to the rest of Canada this year.
“The launch of the Rogers Xfinity router in Alberta is the company’s most powerful,” said a Rogers press release. “It is capable of delivering multi-gig symmetrical speeds over WiFi with the ability to connect 200+ devices at one time. The router is available exclusively with Rogers Xfinity’s Pro 4G plan, delivering up to 4 Gbps…
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By Ahmad Hathout
As Corus and Rogers battle in court over carriage of programs, both urged the CRTC Friday to take a closer look at how the regulator reviews the issues that give rise to such disputes.
The CRTC is currently reviewing the dynamics between the distributor and the programmer as the regulator moves to incorporate online streamers into the regulatory fold.
One issue the commission is examining – and one that has embroiled Rogers and Corus for nearly two years – is the use of the standstill rule, which stipulates that disputing parties must maintain carriage of programs on the same…
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This week on Cartt.ca – The Podcast, we’re joined by Jeffrey Maddox, President of Nokia Canada, as the company marks 40 years in Canada and the 100th anniversary of Nokia Bell Labs.
Maddox reflects on the legacy of Bell Labs, from the invention of the transistor in 1947 to its foundational role in shaping modern communications and why he calls Nokia “the company that built Silicon Valley.”
He also unpacks Nokia’s billion-dollar commitment to Canada, its leadership in 5G and critical infrastructure, and how Bell Labs is pushing the boundaries of what’s next, from 6G and AI to quantum-safe networks and…
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In the landscape of telecommunications, few institutions have left as profound a legacy as Nokia Bell Labs. As it marks its centennial anniversary, Bell Labs’ rich heritage of groundbreaking innovation continues to resonate strongly within Canada’s telecom evolution, significantly shaping its past and charting an ambitious course for the future. Let’s explore Bell Labs’ transformative history, Nokia’s contemporary contributions to Canada’s telecom landscape, and visionary innovations shaping the next century of connectivity.
A Legacy of Breakthroughs
From the invention of the transistor to the dawn of wireless networks, Bell Labs’ monumental contributions have laid the foundational stones…
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