Telecommunications, Spectrum, Broadcasting and Digital Media Law

We provide in-depth advice with respect to telecommunications, broadcasting and radiocommunication, and digital media regulatory and advocacy matters.

Tacit Law has a reputation as a fierce advocate for its clients’ rights in telecommunications, broadcasting, spectrum and digital media forums. Our lawyers draw on decades of experience in the communications and digital media sectors.

We represent our clients in bilateral / multilateral disputes relating to tariffed and off-tariffed telecommunications services, broadcasting rights negotiations, spectrum licensing matters and more. We also advocate on behalf of our clients in legislative processes and pivotal regulatory policy proceedings on topics that have profound implications for major Canadian industries. We also assist clients with participation in spectrum auctions and spectrum policy consultations, as well the preparation of grant applications and responses to tendering opportunities.

In addition, our services include:

  • Representation of clients before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS)

  • Preparation of licence and other communications provider applications including Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) applications, Broadcasting Distribution Undertaking (BDU) licence and exemption applications, Basic International Telecommunications Service (BITS) Licence applications, tariff applications and spectrum licence applications.

  • Regulatory compliance filings including: CRTC registrations, annual data collection system (DCS) filings, CLEC and non-dominant carrier (NDC) entry filings, CASL (anti-spam) compliance, VoIP 9-1-1 compliance and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) reporting.

  • Regulatory research and analysis involving technological, economic and other interdisciplinary considerations.

  • Advocating for clients in tariff proceedings and related costing reviews.

  • Advising clients on regulatory strategy and planning.
  • Advising clients on government relations strategy and lobbyist registration requirements.
  • Preparation of applications for grant funding and responding to tenders for telecommunications infrastructure expansion through CRTC, ISED, and regional funding programs.

Meet Our Telecommunications, Spectrum, Broadcasting and Digital Media Law Team

Christian S. Tacit
Christian S. TacitBARRISTER & SOLICITOR
Christopher Copeland
Christopher CopelandBARRISTER & SOLICITOR
Stewart Cattroll
Stewart CattrollBARRISTER & SOLICITOR
Catherine Cliff
Catherine CliffBARRISTER & SOLICITOR
Brenda Bouchette
Brenda BouchetteTECHNICAL & ECONOMIC ADVISOR