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CRTC approves May 2026 Broadband Fund holdback reports
The CRTC issued Telecom Order 2026-110, which approves Broadband Fund payment holdback reports for May 2026. This order references previous Telecom Orders CRTC 2022-189 and CRTC 2022-93.
Key Takeaways
- Telecom Order CRTC 2026-110 approves Broadband Fund payment holdback reports for May 2026.
- The order explicitly references Telecom Order CRTC 2022-189, dated 19 March 2025.
- The order also cites Telecom Order CRTC 2022-93, dated 19 November 2024.
Why It Matters
This order confirms the CRTC has cleared a specific Broadband Fund payment holdback process for May 2026, which is the immediate operational outcome in the record. It also shows the Broadband Fund continues to move through formal payment controls tied to prior CRTC orders, including 2022-189 and 2022-93. For readers tracking Canadian broadband policy, the key signal is the recurring use of holdback reports in fund administration. The next concrete item to watch is whether additional monthly holdback approvals appear in subsequent Telecom Orders.
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