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Ottawa Requests Wireless Providers to Lower PriceS

Canadian government says that it now requires cell phone companies like Rogers, Bell and Telus to lower its cell phone bill by 25% within the next 2 years or face consequences. Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Navdeep Bains says that unlimited talk-and-text plans that offer two gigabytes, four gigabytes and six gigabytes of data need to … Continue reading Ottawa Requests Wireless Providers to Lower PriceS

Ride Sharing Drivers in Toronto Now Must pass A City Training

City of Toronto is now requiring drivers to pass a city mandated training to be eligible to work for companies such as Uber and Lyft in the City of Toronto. The new updated bylaw governing all Toronto ‘vehicles for hire’ now is in effect this Wednesday January 3rd. Few things are changing: The minimum number … Continue reading Ride Sharing Drivers in Toronto Now Must pass A City Training

Canadian Govt Eyes Regulating Facebook, Other Tech

The Canadian government said it might start regulating social media and other tech companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon and Twitter in Canada soon. Minister of Democratic Institutions, Karina Gould, mentioned that she thinks that Canadians are fed up with tech giants and want the government to do something about it. Gould’s announcement is coincided with … Continue reading Canadian Govt Eyes Regulating Facebook, Other Tech

Toronto follows Vancouver in Passing Strict Airbnb Rules

Toronto City Council has approved new rules aimed at preserving long term rentals in the city. The new rules in Toronto are similar to the recent ones passed in Vancouver.  It will now be illegal to rent out your basement or secondary space in your primary residence. You can still rent out primary residence as before. … Continue reading Toronto follows Vancouver in Passing Strict Airbnb Rules

Canadian Cell Phone Companies Can No Longer Lock Your Phone

As of December 1st, 2017, Government of Canada and specifically CRTC, has requested that all telco companies in Canada can no longer lock your phone or ask you to pay to unlock it. They have also requested that all wireless contracts are readable to make sure you avoid unpleasant surprise when your bill comes. All … Continue reading Canadian Cell Phone Companies Can No Longer Lock Your Phone