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Fall Forecast: What To Watch In Canada’s Communications Sector
Canada's broadcasting, telecommunications, and satellite industries face significant regulatory changes this fall as Parliament advances key legislation. From the CRTC's implementation of the Online Streaming Act amid U.S. trade tensions to new lawful access requirements for service providers and the establishment of Canada's first space launch framework, these developments will reshape operational requirements across the communications sector.
Canada Media & IT
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Bill 10: What You Need To Know About The New Rules Applicable To Online Subscriptions And Ticket Resale In Québec
On June 12, 2026, Bill 10, titled the “Act to protect consumers against abusive practices related to ticket resale and online subscription renewals” (“Bill 10”), received assent. Through this reform, the Québec legislature has tightened the framework applicable to certain commercial practices, particularly with respect to online subscriptions, termination of contracts involving sequential performance, and ticket resale. Bill 10 amends, among other things, the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) and the Regulation respecting the application of the Consumer Protection Act (the “Regulation”).
Canada Consumer
F
Fasken
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Canada’s Digital Safety Act: A Revamped Framework For Online Safety
On June 10, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act. If passed, Bill C-34 would establish a federal digital safety regime by enacting the Digital Safety Act (Act) and create the Digital Safety Commission of Canada (Commission) through the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act (the DSCCA). The Commission would be responsible for overseeing and enforcing the Act.
Canada Media & IT
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Le CRTC Publie Trois Nouvelles Décisions De Politique Visant À Moderniser Le Cadre De Radiodiffusion Du Canada
Le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a publié une série d’importantes décisions de politique dans le cadre de son plan de mise en œuvre de la Loi sur la radiodiffusion modernisée (la « Loi »). Les politiques réglementaires de radiodiffusion 2026-95, 2026-96 et 2026-98 établissent collectivement de nouveaux cadres concernant.
Canada Media & IT
FF
Fasken (French)
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The Cost Of Procedural Lack Of Transparency: $15,000 For Media Reps
Media Reps LLC (“Media Reps”), a U.S. company that assists independent online publishers with their promotion, is seeking more than $15 million in damages from Simpletél inc. (“Simpletél”), a Canadian company specializing in telecommunications and IT services. However, Media Reps failed, for a period of nine months, to comply with a court order that was essential to the exercise of the rights of the defence.
Canada Commercial
SM
Stein Monast
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