I've often talked about the glacial pace of regulation on the Telecom side of the CRTC. It turns out the Broadcasting side is faring no better. For more • September 29, 2026

I sonetimes think the CRTC's regulatory twilight zone is situated in a place beyond that which is known to mere mortals. If you want to cross over into • September 22, 2026

שנה טובה | Shana tova. This year, Rosh Hashana, the two-day holiday marking the Jewish New Year 5787, begins Friday evening, September 11 - unfortunately • September 8, 2026

שנה טובה | Shana tova. This year, Rosh Hashana, the two-day holiday marking the Jewish New Year 5787, begins Friday evening, September 11 - unfortunately • September 8, 2026

Earlier this week, I wrote a piece talking about the urgency of significant changes to government policy needed to drive an increase in telecom capital • September 2, 2026

Following up on a piece from 6 months ago, I thought it was timely to jot down some thoughts about sovereign AI factories. In the digital age, compute is • August 12, 2026

Is the CRTC now regulating devices beyond reason? Have we reached a peak 'nanny state' state approach to telecommunications despite vibrant competition in • August 7, 2026

Is the CRTC now regulating devices beyond reason? Have we reached a peak 'nanny state' state approach to telecommunications despite vibrant competition in • August 7, 2026

Is the CRTC intentionally sabotaging its own prohibition on fees? Before the Canada Day holiday, the Commission launched a consultation, "Show cause and • July 3, 2026

Last week, The Hill Times published a Policy Briefing supplement looking at Rural & Remote Broadband. I was asked to prepare an Op-Ed for that supplement. • June 16, 2026

A Canadian perspective on trends in telecommunications

As news emerges that the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) will not be renewed, we should turn our minds toward the next connectivity challenge: • June 10, 2026

Sometimes it must feel like the CRTC is just spinning their wheels - we're running the engine but not getting anywhere. Monday's Globe and Mail reports • June 8, 2026

Like most of you, I'm tired of spam. When my phone rings, most of the time my device shows it is "Likely Spam". In such cases, if the call actually • June 2, 2026

A Canadian perspective on trends in telecommunications

Canadian telecom investment is slipping, as I have been writing over the past few months. After years of sustained capital spending, operators are now • May 27, 2026

/CNW/ - TELUS is investing more than $66 billion over the next five years to expand and enhance its network infrastructure and operations across Canada. As the...

A Canadian perspective on trends in telecommunications

How will the CRTC respond to evidence that its regulatory hypothesis is failing? Recall, two months ago I wrote about CRTC Vice Chair Adam Scott speaking • May 12, 2026

An article appearing in the June 2026 issue of Telecommunications Policy looks at "Revisiting the digital divide in Europe — The profile of those on the • May 6, 2026

I sometimes wonder whether there is a sufficient level of business sense among the decision makers in the nation's capital. The latest example is the • May 5, 2026

A Canadian perspective on trends in telecommunications

The answer can’t just come from the top down, or just from Jews. All Canadians need to show that we have the will to stand up to the hate, too

If there was a single message to be found in Rogers’ Q1 2026 earnings call, it was about the new math for capital investment. Certainly, we heard about • April 22, 2026

Canada's leading industry groups say Mark Carney's effort to cut red tape is floundering, costing the country billions in trade. Read here

The next webinar from the International Telecommunications Society (ITS) will look at "Developments in Satellite Technology and the Future of Space • April 16, 2026

The provinces, which regulate and fund universities, should step up to make sure grants and positions are allocated solely on merit. Read on

The CRTC is making it easier for Canadians to manage their Internet and cellphone plans, and to switch to new offers that best meet their needs.

Today, the CRTC is finalizing its approach to help ensure that Canadians benefit from new choices and greater affordability of high-speed Internet services.

I think it's time to consider revisiting the CRTC's Wireless Code. Indeed, it is past time to have such a review. The Wireless Code is a mandatory code of • April 21, 2026

If there was a single message to be found in Rogers’ Q1 2026 earnings call, it was about the new math for capital investment. Certainly, we heard about • April 22, 2026

I think it's time to consider revisiting the CRTC's Wireless Code. Indeed, it is past time to have such a review. The Wireless Code is a mandatory code of • April 21, 2026

Main page for CRTC daily releases: Today's Decisions, Notices and Orders

For nearly 20 years, I have written about some of the dissenting opinions that appear within CRTC decisions. There have been some classics, as I wrote in • April 23, 2026

If there was a single message to be found in Rogers’ Q1 2026 earnings call, it was about the new math for capital investment. Certainly, we heard about • April 22, 2026

I think it's time to consider revisiting the CRTC's Wireless Code. Indeed, it is past time to have such a review. The Wireless Code is a mandatory code of • April 21, 2026

The next webinar from the International Telecommunications Society (ITS) will look at "Developments in Satellite Technology and the Future of Space • April 16, 2026

Is sustained investment in telecommunications infrastructure essential to building a stronger, more productive economy in Canada? That is one of the • June 3, 2025