Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association / Association canadienne des télécommunications sans fil
Registration:
3
of
60
(2009-01-14
to
2009-10-16)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-10, Budget Implentation Act, in relation to separating the incorporated amendments to Competition Act and Investment Canada Act.
- Providing input on Modernization of Investigation Techniques Act 2005, in relation to elements that may be brought forward in future legislation pertaining to lawful interception of wireless communications by law enforcement agencies (with emphasis on customer privacy and innovation issues).
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Providing input to development of a program to implemenbt Budget 2009 commitment to provide financial support for broadband infrastructure in underserved communities.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Providing input to expected legislation and/or regulations pertaining to (i) text message fees, (ii) wireless code of conduct, and (iii) proposed new CRTC regulations pertaining to wireless pricing and practices. Legislation expected because of election platform commitments.
Policies or Program
- Industry Canada Work Plan 2009 - in relation to which policies or programs the department expects to review in 2009, including which spectrum bands may be open to auction.
- Ongoing consultations with respect to Health Canada Safety Code 6, as it pertains to wireless antenna siting.
Regulation
- Providing input and information in relation to CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2009-40: requirement that next generation wireless 911 service must be rolled out in 2010.