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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) Online Streaming Act hearing – On November 20, 2023, the CRTC began a hearing...

Canadians are often bombarded by unwanted emails, text messages, faxes, tweets and other forms of electronic communications.

Lawyers and law firms need to be aware of every next big wave of technological innovation. For instance, just considering communications technologies over the last 150 years, some of the bigger waves were: the telegraph, the telephone, radio, television, cellular and, most recently, the Internet. Each of these created a new industry, and piles of interesting work for lawyers.

On May 8, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) unveiled its three-phased regulatory plan (the "Regulatory Plan") to consult with the public...

The "Internet of Things" is a phrase that refers to everyday products that are connected to the internet that can send and/or receive communications from other devices

To succeed in the fast-evolving digital home, providers must differentiate themselves in the eyes of their target consumers. Here's how.

Because the COVID-19 situation is dynamic, with new governmental measures each day, employers should consult with counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on this topic.

In November 2018, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC") issued an Information Bulletin regarding Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (commonly known as "CASL").

La présente mise à jour s'adresse aux organisations de l'industrie numérique et, en particulier, aux intermédiaires qui risquent de ne pas se conformer à l'article 9 de la CASL.

Transaction teams involved in buying or selling a business, or part of it, need to fully understand the value and complexity of the information technology assets that form part of the deal.

In just a few short weeks, key provisions of one of the most stringent anti-spam regimes in the world, Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation, will come into force.

Canadian infrastructure deal activity this year has split along a value-volume divide. Volume remains robust, with 37 deals to date and a projected count of 50 deals by year-end.

On 25 March 2025, the Quebec government tabled the 2025-2026 Budget (Budget). The Budget proposes significant changes...

In a series of announcements and consultation papers issued in March and in April, 2012, the Government of Canada changed the rules on foreign investment in Canadian telecommunications markets and set the stage for the 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction planned for 2013.

On May 26, 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in Teksavvy Solutions Inc. v. Bell Media Inc., et al.,1 upholding the first site-blocking order issued by the Federal Court in a copyright infringement case.

The consequences of being subject to U.S. laws and the U.S. legal system – including its features of litigation, jury trials and high damage awards – can place a Canadian company unwittingly into a high stakes legal battle in the United States.

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.