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Official feed directoryOfficial CRTC policy · August 7, 2026
Public-interest participation costs: CRTC 2026-201
In Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2026-201, the Commission increased the fee rates in its schedule for eligible professional work in telecommunications costs applications by 45.44%, reflecting inflation since the 2010 rates. The updated rates apply to telecommunications costs applications filed after August 7, 2026.
The usual limit is $75,000 per applicant, per proceeding. When a notice of consultation provides an intervention period of at least 90 days, an applicant may seek pre-approval for costs above that limit. The policy says pre-approval requests should generally be filed no later than 30 days after the notice is published. Costs claimed must still be necessary and reasonable.
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Groups advocating for telecommunications users, including those working on Video Relay Service issues, can review the costs-award criteria when considering participation in a relevant CRTC proceeding. Eligibility and the amount of any award are decided by the CRTC. This is not a grant announcement, a guarantee of funding for CDTA, or evidence that CDTA has applied for or received an award.
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