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Canada could be getting 'nutrition facts' labels for telecom plans

"Nutrition labels have been around for decades, are familiar to most, if not all, Canadians, and have consistently helped people make clearer, faster and more informed decisions about complex products," reads the opening statement from University of Ottawa professor Marina Pavlovic."They distill dense scientific data, such as sodium content and serving size, into an easy‑to‑read format that supports everyday decision‑making."While her stance may be clear, there were four days of hearings during which major telecoms, minor players, advocacy groups and concerned citizens presented their cases to the CRTC regarding the potential for new nutrition labels for Canadian home internet. The U.S. did something similar in the spring of 2024. However, since it's only been out for a little while, adoption numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.The goal of these labels is to make it easier for everyday Canadians to compare internet plans with one easy-...


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