Canada Regulatory Digest

2026-04-23

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Overview

This week's regulatory landscape is dominated by major US infrastructure modernization efforts, with the FCC advancing IP network transition rules and proposing call center onshoring requirements that will significantly impact operations. Critical spectrum developments include Canada's Indigenous priority window for cellular licenses and FCC's C-band harmonization efforts, while new transparency requirements for foreign adversary ownership create compliance obligations across all license holders.

High Priority

High ISED Spectrum & Licensing

SAB-002-26 — Opening of the Indigenous Priority Window for Access Spectrum Licences in the PCS and Cellular Bands

Canada opens priority window for Indigenous communities to access spectrum licenses in cellular and PCS bands.

Impact: May affect spectrum availability and competitive dynamics in certain areas; existing operators should prepare for new Indigenous-owned competitors.

Spectrum & Licensing

Public comments on 2.5 GHz band plan revisions.
Spectrum license subordination from Bragg to Ecotel.
Spectrum license subordination from Videotron to Ecotel.
Indigenous priority window for cellular and PCS spectrum licenses.
Amendment to 3900 MHz spectrum limit conditions.

Consumer Protection

Decision on review application regarding accessibility policy for deaf consumers.
Decision on deaf and hard of hearing accessibility policy review.

Broadcasting & Media

TV5 wholesale rate increase application decision.

Satellite & Space

Decision on SpaceX E-band frequency use in Canada (71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz).
Telesat Anik G1 continued Ku-band operation approval.

Regulatory Process

Weekly preview of upcoming decisions.
Updated guide for calculating radio license fees.
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