69 h. ago Canada to let telecoms hand over your personal data to cops without warrant

On June 3, 2025, the House of Commons of Canada introduced Bill C-2.Bill C-2 is described as "An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures."This new federal bill is intended to address border-related issues and proposes significant amendments to certain statutes, including the Criminal Code. The government justified the changes by claiming they will help protect children, battle organized crime and combat fentanyl.However, the bill sparked concern over potential impacts on Canadians' digital privacy due to warrantless data access. One of the areas of concern is the new definitions Bill C-2 introduces. In Part 14, the bill amends the Criminal Code with "subscriber information" and "information demand" definitions, which are as follows:Bill C-2 Part 14 (I): "facilitate access to basic information that will assist in the ...

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3 d. ago CRTC hearing delves into home internet choice, standardized label proposal

As Canada’s telecommunications regulator explores potential new rules to help consumers shop for home internet plans, some providers say a proposed “nutrition label” would be overly costly and redundant. Wednesday marked Day 2 of a four-day CRTC hearing, which is part of its consultation on how to help consumers shop for home internet plans. The […]

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5 d. ago Canada Media Landscape Market Report 2025 Featuring Amazon, BeIN Sports, Bell, CBC/Radio

DUBLIN — The “Canada Media Landscape” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Canada Media Landscape Report provides an overview of the television, SVOD and telecommunications market in relation to sports broadcasting in Canada today, with top-level data and detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2029. The report analyses the television, mobile handset […]

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7 d. ago Telecom sector ramping up investments in tech as traditional growth areas slow

TORONTO — When it comes to competition between Canada’s telecommunications giants, there are certain spaces where carriers have traditionally jostled with one another to emerge as the top dog. In any given quarter, the providers strive to gain the most new cellphone and internet subscribers, often through promotions or bundling opportunities. Customers are also accustomed […]

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1 week ago Telecom networks increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts warn

TORONTO — Technology experts say telecommunications networks are increasingly susceptible to security threats and that companies should leverage artificial intelligence to help protect their infrastructure. Speaking Wednesday at the 24th annual Canadian Telecom Summit in Toronto, Ericsson Canada chief technology officer Tania Leppert said there is a growing need to safeguard telecom infrastructure that is […]

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1 week ago Canadian telecom sector gathers for annual summit as report touts industry investment

TORONTO — Leaders in Canada’s telecommunications sector are urging policymakers to make it more attractive for companies to invest in improved infrastructure, as a new report says sustained spending by carriers is key to boosting economic growth. The study by PricewaterhouseCoopers, which was commissioned by the Canadian Telecommunications Association, said the sector contributed $87.3 billion […]

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2 w. ago Bell announces plans to open six AI data centres in B.C. as part of Bell AI Fabric

Bell Canada has announced it will open six artificial intelligence data centres in B.C. as part of a plan to create the largest AI compute project in Canada. The Montreal-based telecom company, which has in recent years touted its intent to become more tech-focused, said the facilities will provide around 500 megawatts of hydroelectric-powered AI […]

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