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Depatie Announces Retirement, Dion Becomes President and CEO of Quebecor and Quebecor Media

April 29, 2022 Robert Dépatie has announced his decision to retire for health reasons and to resign as President and CEO of Quebecor and Quebecor Media, CEO of Videotron and director of Quebecor and Quebecor Media. In accordance with the succession plan established…
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Canadian CommTech Show Opens Early Bird Registration

February 11, 2022 The Canadian CommTech Show has released their schedule of seminars and workshops for their upcoming spring shows. This long running, unique, multi-industry show will premier its first Eastern Canada show with a robust, diverse schedule of over 25 sessions. “We…
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Radio Exec Named Woman of the Year as CWC Recognizes Top Talent in Telecom, Media and Technology

February 1, 2022 Canadian Women in Communications is honouring seven outstanding women in the communications, broadcasting and information technology sectors for their contribution to their companies and as role models of leadership with its prestigious Annual Awards, to be presented in Ottawa on…
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Jampro Acquires Alan Dick Broadcast

January 25, 2022 Jampro Antennas, Inc., the oldest broadcast antenna company in North America, has acquired the Alan Dick Broadcast   Division of ADC UK Ltd. Located in the UK. ADBL is one of the oldest names in Europe for broadcast antennas, combiners /…
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CRTC Supports Evolution of Advanced Telecommunications Networks

January 19, 2022 Today, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission introduced a new policy that will encourage large telephone companies to rapidly adopt Internet Protocol (IP) throughout their networks. This shift will promote the development of innovative services for Canadians. “The networks of…
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TELUS Reports Q2 Results

August 5, 2022 TELUS Corporation reported second quarter 2022 revenue of $2.55 billion, an increase of 6.4 per cent over the same period last year. This increase was generated by nearly 10 per cent growth in wireless revenue and three per cent growth in…
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Warnings Heard at CRTC Hearings on Shaw Canwest Deal

September 23, 2022 A number of media industry and broadcast related groups have outlined concerns they have to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission about Shaw Communication’s $2-billion proposed acquisition of Canwest TV and specialty channel assets. The CRTC is holding hearings into…
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Government Seeks Consultation on Foreign Investment in Telecommunications

June 11, 2022 Minister of Industry, Tony Clement, today announced the launch of  public consultation of foreign investment restrictions in the telecommunications industry.   “Our goal is to encourage investment, innovation and competition in the telecommunications sector for the benefit of both business…
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Changes Coming to Telecom Rules

June 8, 2022 The federal government is moving ahead with plans to loosen investment rules in the country’s telecommunications industry. Federal Industry Minister Tony Clements told an industry audience at the Canadian Telecom Summit in Toronto that he will table a consultation paper…
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Shaw Announces Wireless Plans

April 26, 2022 Shaw Communications formally announced its intention to launch a next generation wireless service in Canada, enabling it to offer customers a quadruple-play offering.  Shaw recently announced it will spend approximately $100 million during 2022 and anticipates a wireless launch in…