Statement from Minister Champagne responding to Bell’s petition to rescind the CRTC’s decision on wholesale access to fibre
November 6, 2024
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Today, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, issued the following statement in response to Bell Canada’s petition to rescind the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) decision on wholesale access to fibre:
“I have received Bell Canada’s petition to rescind the CRTC’s decision on wholesale access to fibre. I am reviewing the petition and will respond in due course.
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that Canadians have access to affordable, high-quality telecommunications services. We believe that the CRTC’s decision on wholesale access to fibre will help to promote competition and investment in the telecommunications sector, which will ultimately benefit Canadian consumers.
We will continue to monitor the situation and take any necessary steps to ensure that Canadians have access to the best possible telecommunications services.”
Background
On October 20, 2024, the CRTC issued a decision on wholesale access to fibre. The decision requires large incumbent telecommunications companies to provide wholesale access to their fibre networks to smaller competitors. This will allow smaller competitors to offer competitive telecommunications services to Canadian consumers.
Bell Canada has filed a petition with the CRTC to rescind this decision. Bell argues that the decision is unfair and will harm competition in the telecommunications sector.
Media contact
Laurie Bouchard Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry 343-291-2500
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