Should the Government Overturn the CRTC's Internet Wholesale Access Decision?
Official title: Notice No. TPB-003-2025 — Petitions to the Governor in Council concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2025-154
Three telecom companies are asking the federal government to overturn or change a CRTC decision about wholesale internet access. Rogers, Eastlink/Cogeco/SaskTel, and TekSavvy/CNOC have each filed petitions. The government wants to hear from Canadians before deciding whether to intervene.
Why This Matters
This affects internet competition in Canada. Wholesale access rules determine whether smaller internet providers can offer you alternatives to the big telecoms. The outcome could influence your internet prices and choices.
What Could Change
The Governor in Council could uphold, modify, or overturn the CRTC's decision on wholesale internet access. This could change how smaller internet providers access the networks of big telecoms, potentially affecting competition and pricing across Canada.
Key Issues
- Should the government overturn or modify the CRTC's wholesale internet access decision?
- Which petition's position best serves Canadian consumers and competition?
How to Participate
- Review the petitions and related documents on the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.
- Submit your comments by email to telecomsubmission-soumissiontelecom@ised-isde.gc.ca in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, publication date, and notice reference number TPB-003-2025.