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CRTC To Regulate Tech Firms like Facebook and Google in Canada

Canadian government is set to introduce a new law, where it will give special powers to CRTC, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications, to regular tech companies in Canada. Government said that it will provide updates to the new legislation, to give more power to CRTC, which will include letting CRTC issue licences, fine companies that do … Continue reading CRTC To Regulate Tech Firms like Facebook and Google in Canada

Airbnb Signs Deal with Quebec , other Canadian Cities

Airbnb has long been hunted by government bodies across the world as someone who refuses to follow the rules and pay / collect taxes. This is all in a past now, at least in the province of Quebec, as well as City of Toronto. Airbnb agreed with Quebec that it will collect a lodging tax … Continue reading Airbnb Signs Deal with Quebec , other Canadian Cities

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation Makes Life Difficult for Technology Startups

For many technology startups getting the message out is crucial for their businesses success, but with Canadian anti spam laws they might want to consider moving to the US where email marketing faces much less restrictions and penalties. Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (or “CASL”) came into effect in July 2014, about ten years after the U.S. … Continue reading Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation Makes Life Difficult for Technology Startups