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A court challenge has put the streaming act on hold — but some U.S. companies are still sending money to Canadian funds (and no one knows why) - The Wire Report As the cultural sector awaits a court ruling that could force streaming companies to help produce Canadian content, money has already started to quietly flow to select Canadian funding agencies.

As the cultural sector awaits a court ruling that could force streaming companies to redirect millions of dollars to help produce Canadian content, money has already started to quietly flow to select Canadian funding agencies, The Wire Report has learned:

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Q&A: CRTC chair opens door to raising base contribution level following court ruling on Online Streaming Act - The Wire Report CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides has raised the stakes on a forthcoming court decision on the efforts of U.S. streaming companies to be absolved of mandated funding contributions for Canadian news and cultur...

CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides has raised the stakes on a forthcoming court decision on the efforts of U.S. streaming companies to be absolved of mandated funding contributions for Canadian news and cultural organizations.

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Liberals discontinue temporary funding supports for CBC - The Wire Report Government funding for CBC/Radio-Canada is set to fall by $192 million during the 2026-27 fiscal year, as Ottawa opted not to continue provisional funding boosts for the public broadcaster.

Government funding for @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social is set to fall by $192 million during the 2026-27 fiscal year, as Ottawa opted not to continue provisional funding boosts for the public broadcaster:
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SpaceX receives support from Indigenous groups, Rogers to utilize E-band frequencies in Quebec and Alberta - The Wire Report The Native Women’s Association of the N.W.T. said, as the digital demand continues to grow, it is important providers serving rural and remote communities “have access to the spectrum required to meet...

The Native Women’s Association of the N.W.T. said, as the digital demand continues to grow, it is important providers serving rural and remote communities “have access to the spectrum required to meet future needs.”

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BREAKING: Telus, Bell drop wholesale fibre access dispute - The Wire Report The sudden change of pace, in an argument that has been escalating since January, was revealed in a staff letter addressed to both companies from the CRTC on Feb. 27.

BREAKING: BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. have dropped their dispute over wholesale fibre access on each others’ networks, as revealed in a CRTC staff letter.

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Feds cut CRTC budget by more than $4M - The Wire Report A CRTC spokesperson said the regulator expected the cut, adding that it is not projected to impact the organization’s day-to-day business.

The CRTC’s year-over-year resources will drop by $4.3 million, as the federal government cut the regulator’s organizational funding by 20 per cent.

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‘Godfather of AI’ says Canada must align with medium-sized countries to force U.S. tech companies into regulation tent - The Wire Report Canadian Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton told a Senate committee that Canada does not have the resources to take meaningful steps in AI regulation – at least, not alone.

Canadian Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton told a Senate committee that Canada does not have the resources to take meaningful steps in AI regulation – at least, not alone. 

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Maybe ChatGPT it? Ottawa unsure how to regulate AI chatbots following Tumbler Ridge report - The Wire Report A government source, who asked to remain anonymous in order to speak freely, said an internal decision has yet to be made and emphasized that the situation remains “unpredictable.”

After meeting with OpenAI to discuss the company’s failure to alert law enforcement of troubling behaviour from the Tumbler Ridge shooter, Evan Solomon’s message was clear — action must be taken.

He’s just not sure what exactly needs to be done, or by whom.

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Online dangers keep claiming the lives of Canadian children. Five years on, advocates are still waiting for Ottawa to act - The Wire Report How many kids in Canada need to die before the federal government treats online harms as a crisis, asks child protection advocate Sara Austin.

How many kids in Canada need to die before the federal government treats online harms as a crisis?

That’s the question child protection advocate Sara Austin asks herself about the absence of legislation that protects young people online.

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Telecom market stable despite challenges, CRTC study finds - The Wire Report The CRTC's second annual Canadian Telecommunications Market Report found slowing revenue and subscriber growth — despite large-scale investments.

The CRTC's second annual Canadian Telecommunications Market Report found slowing revenue and subscriber growth — despite large-scale investments.

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Solomon summons OpenAI officials over Tumbler Ridge report - The Wire Report The government has summoned safety officials from the company behind ChatGPT to determine why they failed to alert law enforcement of troubling behaviour from the Tumbler Ridge shooter.

AI Minister @evansolomon.bsky.social has summoned safety officials from OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to determine why it failed to alert law enforcement of troubling behaviour from the Tumbler Ridge shooter:
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OPINION: Ottawa is spending billions on defence while leaving our critical infrastructure undefended - The Wire Report As Canada commits five per cent of GDP to defence spending, it risks leaving the physical infrastructure that powers our daily lives exposed to anyone with a backhoe, bolt cutters, or bad intentions, ...

The most sophisticated defence capabilities mean nothing when someone can physically cut the fibre that carries military communication, writes Jason Presement.

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U.S. tech trade group warns Canada’s draft merger guidelines risk deterring innovation, startup acquisitions - The Wire Report The Computer and Communications Industry Association, which includes Apple, Meta, and Google, said the Competition Bureau's new guidelines place a “disproportionate weight” on “speculative theories of...

A trade association representing many of the world’s largest technology firms is warning Canada’s proposed merger enforcement guidelines could stifle economic growth and deter pro-competitive deals in the digital sector.

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‘He comes from our side’: Writers’ Union CEO calls Solomon an AI ‘cheerleader,’ asks him to slow down strategy - The Wire Report “We’re their suppliers. They use our work,” says John Degen, CEO of the Writers' Union of Canada. “Pay your suppliers, spread the profit around, and be good corporate citizens.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Minister Evan Solomon needs to pump the brakes on his AI strategy and provide more support to the creative industry, says Writers’ Union of Canada CEO John Degen.

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Who holds Olympic and Paralympic broadcasting rights after 2026? - The Wire Report Following Milano Cortina 2026, CBC will continue as Canada's Olympics rightsholder for the next three iterations of the Games — though the future of Paralympics broadcasting remains unclear.

Following Milano Cortina 2026, @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social will continue as Canada's Olympics rightsholder for the next three iterations of the Games — though the future of Paralympics broadcasting remains unclear:

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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,...

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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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...

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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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...

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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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...

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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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...

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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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...

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.

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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...

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.”

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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.

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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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 ...

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.

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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.

New Brunswick Premier @susanholtnb.bsky.social became the latest public official to abandon X (formerly Twitter) this week — but Ottawa’s position remains murky:
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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...

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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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...

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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‘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.

New from me: 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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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.

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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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...

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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