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#Bell has suspended its expansion of retail internet services into Western Canada, alleging that #Telus is deliberately obstructing the company’s use of the wholesale fibre access framework in the region:
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Bell freezes wholesale internet rollout in Alberta, B.C., blames Telus for ‘blocked’ launch - The Wire Report
Bell has suspended its expansion of retail internet services into Western Canada, alleging that Telus is deliberately obstructing the company’s use of the wholesale fibre access framework.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Emile Arsalane is challenging practices from Rogers, Bell and Telus, all of whom he believes are hiding added fees for customers who pay with credit cards.

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Q&A: One David v. many Goliaths — a Quebec man’s quest to eliminate ‘junk fees’ from the telecoms sector - The Wire Report
Emile Arsalane is fed up with what he calls “tricks” from Canadian telcos that pass on ‘junk fees’ to Canadian consumers who sign up for their services. In fact, the computer programmer from Gaspésie,...
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February 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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After Australia banned social media for kids under the age of 16 last year, Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller said his office was looking at the policy’s impact as part of the government’s plan to address online harms. #cdnpoli

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To ban or not to ban? Experts wary of restricting social media access for kids, as feds watch Australian approach - The Wire Report
After Australia banned social media for kids under the age of 16 last year, Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller said his office was looking at the policy’s impact as part of the government’s plan t...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Telus Corp.’s fourth quarter and year-end results show a drop in net income, despite an increase in operating revenue.

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Telus’ income down in year-end results despite increased operating revenue, attributes debt drop to Terrion deal - The Wire Report
Telus Corp.’s fourth quarter and year-end results show a drop in net income, despite an increase in operating revenue. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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The federal government has formally tabled the $150 million funding top-up for CBC/Radio-Canada in the House of Commons.

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Liberals introduce $150M CBC funding increase in Parliament - The Wire Report
The federal government has formally tabled the $150 million funding top-up for CBC/Radio-Canada in the House of Commons.  This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? S...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Is Canada’s existing copyright law equipped to tackle legal problems presented by AI?

One IP lawyer says yes, but Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller said legislative changes “may” be required to help prevent judicial disputes in the space.

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IP lawyer says current copyright framework enough to tackle AI issues, though Miller suggests changes ‘may’ be needed - The Wire Report
Canada’s existing copyright law is still capable of tackling the legal problems that artificial intelligence (AI) can generate, according to intellectual property lawyer Christian Leblanc. This conten...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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In a surprise move, Telus Corp. has announced that longtime CEO Darren Entwistle will step down on June 30. He will be replaced by board member Victor Dodig, the former CEO of CIBC.

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Darren Entwistle to retire as Telus CEO, will be replaced by ex-CIBC president Victor Dodig - The Wire Report
In a surprise move, Telus Corp. has announced that longtime CEO Darren Entwistle will step down on June 30. He will be replaced by board member Victor Dodig, the former CEO of CIBC. This content is av...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Interim NDP Leader Don Davies joined three union leaders, who framed the founding of the Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance (CTWA) as a new body to advocate for those employed in the sector.

#Cdnpoli

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Unions flesh out details of Canadian Telecom Workers Alliance - The Wire Report
OTTAWA–Three union leaders framed the founding of the Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance (CTWA) as a new body to advocate for those employed in the sector.  This content is available to wire...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller defended Budget 2025’s funding increase for CBC/Radio-Canada in response to questions from opposition MPs, saying that decreasing the organization’s resources would “erode public trust.”

#cdnpoli #FINA

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Miller defends CBC mandate, funding increase from opposition attacks - The Wire Report
Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller defended Budget 2025’s funding increase for CBC/Radio-Canada in response to questions from opposition MPs, saying that decreasing the organization’s resources wo...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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The new alliance is calling on the federal government to ban the industry’s use of offshoring, prioritize data sovereignty, and work to “strengthen” the telecommunications sector:
#cdnpoli

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Canada’s largest unions form alliance to protect telecom jobs - The Wire Report
The new alliance is calling on the federal government to ban the industry’s use of offshoring, prioritize data sovereignty, and work to “strengthen” the telecommunications sector.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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A new report from the Canada Media Fund (CMF) suggested the cultural organization’s membership largely reflects broader national population trends.

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Minority representation in media keeping up with census figures: CMF report - The Wire Report
A new report from the Canada Media Fund (CMF) suggested the cultural organization’s membership largely reflects broader national population trends. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribe...
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February 10, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Ottawa has announced the provisional results of its latest auction of residual spectrum licences, with Canada’s major telecommunications carriers committing hundreds of millions of dollars to expand their wireless coverage across the country.

#ISED

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Government rakes in over $415M from Big Three carriers in residual spectrum auction - The Wire Report
The federal government announced the provisional results of its latest auction of residual spectrum licences on Friday, with Canada’s major telecommunications carriers committing hundreds of millions ...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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The CRTC said it will hold dedicated consultations with francophone communities outside of Quebec, and anglophone communities in Quebec, during situations where its decisions could harm their development.

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CRTC sets guidelines for dedicated consultations with official language minorities - The Wire Report
The CRTC said it will hold dedicated consultations with francophone communities outside of Quebec, and anglophone communities in Quebec, during situations where its decisions could harm their developm...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Canadian media veteran Rita Shelton Deverell will remain on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social's board of directors for another three-year term:

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Rita Deverell re-appointed to CBC board through 2028 - The Wire Report
Canadian media veteran Rita Shelton Deverell will remain on the CBC’s board of directors for another three-year term, after her re-appointment was approved by the federal cabinet last week.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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A petition over bad cell service in one rural section of the country could have national implications, according to @jessicafancymp.bsky.social

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Bad cell service a national problem, says Liberal MP - The Wire Report
A petition over bad cell service in one rural section of the country could have national implications, the MP who introduced the petition says. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers A...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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New Brunswick Premier @susanholtnb.bsky.social became the latest public official to abandon X (formerly Twitter) this week — but Ottawa’s position remains murky:
#cdnpoli

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Solomon says Grok issue is ‘not over,’ as New Brunswick government joins federal Liberal MPs ditching X/Twitter - The Wire Report
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt became the latest public official to abandon X (formerly Twitter) — but Ottawa’s position remains murky.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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The #CRTC has approved a request from #Bell to terminate its ‘call break-in’ service, which allows landline users to connect with operators and determine whether a called line is in use or busy:

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Bell to sunset emergency landline service after split CRTC decision - The Wire Report
The CRTC has approved a request from Bell to terminate its ‘call break-in’ service, which allows landline users to connect with operators and determine whether a called line is in use or busy.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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. @jmivilledechene.bsky.social is hoping third time’s the charm for her bill that would restrict children’s access to online pornography.

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Q&A: Miville-Dechêne talks about changing her bill on protecting children from online pornography - The Wire Report
In an interview with The Wire Report, the senator spoke about her commitment to the idea of the bill, changes she made in response to privacy concerns, and her belief that it will cross the finish lin...
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February 6, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Ensuring domestic stories can thrive in a crowded digital world depends on a shift towards prioritizing the viewer’s experience at every stage of production, according to some players in the Canadian media sector #cancon #primetime

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Producers urge shift to 'audience-first' strategy to boost CanCon discoverability in digital age - The Wire Report
Ensuring domestic stories can thrive in a crowded digital world depends on an industry-wide shift towards prioritizing the viewer’s experience at every stage of production, according to some players i...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Look out — that spam in your inbox could be a scam.

Fraudsters are targeting consumers to separate them from their money, and a new report from the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project found the practice is global and extremely lucrative for criminals.

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Online scams are a multi-billion dollar business, CAMP survey finds - The Wire Report
Look out — that spam in your inbox could be a scam.  This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, b...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The Iranian regime shut off the country’s internet during a recent string of protests last month — and many worry the country may have permanently decoupled from the World Wide Web:

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‘We didn’t know if the people we loved were safe’: Iranian-Canadians reconnect with family as internet blackout eases - The Wire Report
The Iranian regime shut off the country’s internet during a recent string of protests last month — and many worry the country may have permanently decoupled from the World Wide Web.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Ottawa quietly released the results of its AI strategy consultation on Thursday, which found individuals and experts are worried about the potential social and ethical effects of the technology:
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Canadians concerned about AI’s impact on environment, children: federal consultation - The Wire Report
Ottawa quietly released the results of its AI strategy consultation, which found individuals and experts are worried about the potential social and ethical effects of the technology.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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The landscape of children’s programming has taken a few hits over the past few years, but stakeholders are optimistic about the sector — and reaching out to older children is part of the playbook:

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Stakeholders hopeful about state of children’s programming despite setbacks - The Wire Report
The landscape of children’s programming has taken a few hits over the past few years, but stakeholders are optimistic about the sector — and reaching out to older children is part of the playbook. Thi...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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‘Where’s the plan B?’: Media executives ask for contingency plan if Liberals axe Online Streaming Act during trade talks:
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‘Where’s the plan B?’: Media executives ask for contingency plan if Liberals axe Online Streaming Act during trade talks - The Wire Report
Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller said the law was part of ongoing trade discussions with the U.S. — putting the country’s modernized broadcasting framework in jeopardy.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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The Directors Guild of Canada is touting its recently-issued 2025 census report as showing progress in the Canadian film and television industry:

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Directors Guild census shows strong racial, gender diversity - The Wire Report
The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) is touting its recently-issued 2025 census report as showing progress in the Canadian film and television industry, highlighted by strong representation from variou...
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February 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM