Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

**About us** The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal that regulates the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors in the public interest. **Our mandate, our vision and what we do** The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal that regulates the Canadian communications sector in the public interest. **Our mandate** Our mandate is given to us by the Parliament of Canada and administered through the Minister of Canadian Heritage. We hold public consultations on telecommunications and broadcasting matters and make decisions based on the public record. We have a wide range of responsibilities, including under the *Telecommunications Act*, the *Broadcasting Act*, the *Online News Act*, and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). **Our vision** To be a modern, inclusive, and timely regulator. **Our purpose** Connecting Canadians through technology and culture. **Our priorities** The CRTC is committed to delivering tangible results for Canadians. We are focusing our resources to deliver on three key areas: 1. Promoting competition and investment to deliver reliable, affordable, and high-quality Internet and cellphone services. 2. Modernizing Canada’s broadcasting framework and creating the bargaining framework for the *Online News Act*. 3. Investing in the CRTC to better serve Canadians. **What we do** At the CRTC, we engage in a wide range of activities. We supervise and regulate over 2,000 broadcasters, including TV services, AM and FM radio stations, and the companies that bring these services to you. We also regulate telecommunications service providers, including Internet, cellphone and telephone service providers. See our [Strategic Plan](https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/acrtc/plan.htm) to learn more about what we are doing.