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CRTC approval of CPAC rate increase provides broadcaster with short-term solution, says CEO

‘It provides a small degree of operational relief,’ says Christa Dickenson of the monthly three-cent-per-subscriber boost, ‘but the reality is that [cable] subscriber losses are accelerating, and this increase has been a long time coming.’

news | BY MARIA COLLINS | April 17, 2026

New NDP Leader Lewis has proposed a national telecom option. Can he make it happen?

The NDP leader is pushing for ‘a public network for food, phones, and internet.’ Political dynamics will make it hard to achieve, say politicos, and even those fighting for a more accessible industry wonder if the idea is realistic.

news | BY MARIA COLLINS | April 2, 2026

‘He comes from our side’: Writers’ Union CEO calls Solomon an AI ‘cheerleader,’ asks him to slow down strategy

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon has previously said he expects to table his new AI strategy in the first quarter of 2026.

news | BY MARIA COLLINS | February 20, 2026