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Telecommunications
Medium Legislative RiskTechnologyConsumer ProtectionTrade & Commerce
2
Active Bills Affecting You
2
Bills That Threaten You
5
Bills Working for You
10
Orgs Lobbying Your Space
1
Your Lobbyists Active

What You Should Do

Act
Bill 91 — Right to Repair Act
Could mandate device repairability and parts access — raises costs and opens network equipment to third-party modification. Currently at First Reading. Private member bill — low pass probability but watch for amendments attached to government bills.
Act
Bill 92 — Consumer Watchdog Act
New consumer oversight body could scrutinize telecom pricing, data practices, and contract terms. Currently at First Reading. Private member bill — low pass probability but watch for amendments attached to government bills.
Act
Direct competitor Rogers Communications is lobbying Stephen Lecce
Competing for spectrum access and 5G infrastructure advantages — could win preferential rollout terms.
Watch
9 other orgs lobbying in your policy areas
Global Public Affairs Inc., Global Public Affairs, Crestview Strategy, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Shopify Inc., Ontario Mining Association, StrategyCorp, Ontario Energy Association, Hill+Knowlton Strategies — active on telecom/tech policy. Monitor their positions — their lobbying outcomes affect your operating environment.
Leverage
4 favorable bills now law — use them
Bill 5 (Unleashing Economy Act), Bill 46 (Cutting Red Tape Act), Bill 56 (Competitive Economy Act), Bill 72 (Buy Ontario Act) passed. These reduce regulatory barriers and create procurement opportunities. Update your government affairs strategy to take advantage.

Legislation Affecting Your Business

All bills
Bill 2Relevant
Royal Assent
Free Trade Within Canada Act
Trade & CommerceManufacturing
Interprovincial trade reform could affect cross-border network infrastructure and equipment procurement.
Bill 5Favorable
Royal Assent
Unleashing Economy Act
EconomyBusiness & Industry
Broad deregulation benefits telecom infrastructure investment and speeds up expansion.
Bill 46Favorable
Royal Assent
Cutting Red Tape Act
Business & IndustryRegulation
Reduces regulatory burden — streamlines permitting for tower siting and network expansion.
Bill 56Favorable
Royal Assent
Competitive Economy Act
EconomyBusiness & Industry
Reduces regulatory burden — streamlines permitting for tower siting and network expansion.
Bill 61Favorable
Lost
AI Strategy Act
TechnologyAI & Innovation
Would have driven AI investment and digital infrastructure demand — beneficial for your network and cloud services.
Bill 72Favorable
Royal Assent
Buy Ontario Act
ProcurementTrade & Commerce
Ontario-first procurement could direct government telecom contracts toward domestic providers like Bell.
Bill 91Risk
First Reading
Right to Repair Act
Consumer ProtectionTechnologyManufacturing
Could mandate device repairability and parts access — raises costs and opens network equipment to third-party modification.
Bill 92Risk
First Reading
Consumer Watchdog Act
Consumer Protection
New consumer oversight body could scrutinize telecom pricing, data practices, and contract terms.

Lobbying in Your Policy Space

All activity
Direct Competitors
Rogers CommunicationsCompetitor
Tyler Grant lobbying Stephen Lecce — your key official
Competing for spectrum access and 5G infrastructure advantages — could win preferential rollout terms.
Global Public Affairs Inc.Consultant
Former Gov Insider
Rod Elliot lobbying Stephen Lecce — your key official
Facilitate communication with Ontario government officials related to Ontario's …
Global Public AffairsConsultant
David McGuinty lobbying Stephen Lecce — your key official
Advocate for reduction of interprovincial trade barriers and alignment of Ontari…
Crestview StrategyConsultant
Former Gov Insider
Mark Thompson lobbying Andrea Khanjin — your key official
Reform construction permitting processes, reduce regulatory burden on contractor…
Ontario Chamber of CommerceOrganization
Sarah Chen lobbying Peter Bethlenfalvy
Advocate for small business tax relief in the 2025 budget, reduce regulatory cos…
Shopify Inc.In-house
Michelle Duong lobbying Stephen Lecce — your key official
Advocate for Ontario AI innovation strategy, secure technology sector growth inc…

Your Sector Landscape

How active are the policy areas you operate in?

Trade & CommerceWarm
Moderate activity — 3 bills in play.
TechnologyHot
High activity — 2 bills and 4 lobbyists competing for outcomes here.
Consumer ProtectionWarm
Moderate activity — 2 bills in play.
All sectors

Officials You Depend On

Decision-makers with power over your files.

Stephen Lecce
6 orgs lobbying them
Sponsors Bill 5 — directly shapes policy affecting your projects.
Andrea Khanjin
1 orgs lobbying them
Sponsors Bill 46, Bill 56 — directly shapes policy affecting your projects.
All stakeholders

What Just Happened

Recent moves in your sectors.

Buy Ontario Act receives Royal Assent
2025-12-11
Cutting Red Tape Act receives Royal Assent
2025-12-11
Bell Canada registers on telecom regulation
2025-12-05
Rogers registers on spectrum and 5G policy
2025-11-20
Shopify registers on AI innovation strategy
2025-11-28
Full timeline