Bill C-268
3rd reading · Commons
Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act
This bill would establish a formal policy framework governing how Canada manages and allocates its radio spectrum — the invisible airwaves used for wireless communications like cell phones, Wi-Fi, and broadcasting.
Sponsor · Marianne Dandurand
What it means for you
Canadians could see clearer rules guiding how wireless airwaves are managed, potentially affecting competition among telecom companies, rural connectivity, and the cost of wireless services.
The debate · 3 points
Supporters say
- Current mobile coverage maps rely on data provided directly by telecom companies and don't account for signal strength or real-world reliability, leaving Canadians with a false picture of where service actually exists.
- The spectrum policy framework guiding how wireless frequencies are allocated in Canada has not been updated since 2007, when smartphones were rare — it needs modernizing to reflect how Canadians live and work today.
- when someone is in a car accident or emergency in an area with no signal, they cannot reach help, making reliable coverage a life-or-death issue.
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