The motion was opposed by Liberal and Conservative MPs, making for a margin of 298 to 23. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/26/…

Opposition MPs are calling on the Liberal government for more transparency on the yet-to-be-established regulator and safeguards introduced in Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/26/…

"You want a robust telecom market in Canada, but they’re going to put their dollars where they think they can make a return on their investment," said CTA president Robert Ghiz in an exclusive interview. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/23/…

As Canada’s cultural industry anxiously awaits a new federal funding policy, Liberal MPs are delivering a message to stakeholders — large U.S. streamers will still be required to open their wallets to help produce Cancon. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/22/…

Ottawa police have charged a local resident with stealing cellphones from Bell Mobility in a scheme that netted him more than $7 million worth of equipment. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/22/…

The last two decades have not been kind to Canada’s private broadcasters, a new report from the Canadian Association of Broadcasters has discovered. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/22/…

In a pair of staff letters published Tuesday, the CRTC said Corus requested two files, both of which were initiated in 2024, to be closed last month. The commission provided no additional details regarding the terms of the settlement. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/21/…

Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller promised new funding pledged to the cultural sector earlier this year will be dispersed “very quickly,” as Ottawa faces increasing pressure from opposition MPs and advocacy groups. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/21/…

Hutton, who also adds the title of executive vice-president for corporate services and operations, was formerly the vice president for consumers, analytics and strategy. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/21/…

Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard said the feds told her amendments will be introduced over the winter. The Access to Information Act hasn't been updated since 2019. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/20/…

Artificial intelligence offers challenges and benefits as it weaves its way into Canada’s newsrooms, according to a panel session at an international communications conference. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/20/…

Despite being a global leader in 5G adoption, Canada is falling behind other countries in overall connectivity, according to a new report. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/20/…

Carney’s efforts to diversify Canada’s relationships and drive investment bodes well for the domestic telecommunications sector, according to Robert Ghiz, president of the country’s leading industry group. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/20/…

“Dozens of competitors are using the framework to introduce services and attract customers,” said Vicky Eatrides. “Since its introduction, regional providers have expanded into additional communities, giving more Canadians access to competing offers.” thewirereport.ca/2026/10/19/…

Online streamer payments and sovereign cloud capacity continue to shape the digital trade “battleground” facing Canadian and U.S. officials, according to the country’s former top trade negotiator. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/19/…

Telus Corp. is asking the CRTC to take another look at a decision the western Canadian telco believes could compromise the country’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) framework. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/16/…

The MVNO policy, intended to help create more competition in the mobile marketplace, is scheduled to sunset on May 9, 2030. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/15/…

Sen. Andrew Cardozo is leading a campaign for Canada Post—or another Crown corporation—to become a shepherd for the country’s digital sovereignty. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/15/…

Jammers transmit signals on the same frequencies used by cell towers and mobile networks, thereby obstructing a mobile device’s ability to access the internet, send messages, or make calls. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/13/…

The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled against Rebel News and upheld previous decisions rendering the publication ineligible for journalism tax credits. thewirereport.ca/2026/10/13/…