The Deaf Wireless Canada Consultative Committee (DWCC) is conducting a national survey on the accessibility of Canada’s public emergency alerting system. We want to receive direct input from Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH) Canadians about your experiences…
Le Comité pour les services sans fil des Sourds du Canada (CSSSC) mène un sondage national sur l’accessibilité du système public d’alertes d’urgence au Canada. Nous souhaitons recevoir directement les commentaires des personnes sourdes, sourdes-aveugles et malentendantes (SSAM) concernant vos…
La version française suit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Deaf Canadians Demand Direct Access to 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Line in ASL and LSQ May 6, 2025 — Ottawa, ON – The Deaf Wireless Canada Consultative Committee (DWCC), alongside the Deaf community of…
26 March 2025 The CRTC investigation is called Call for comments – Improving the routing of 9-8-8 calls and texts CRTC launched and opened an investigation about improving the routing of 9-8-8 calls and texts. DWCC participated because of its…
The CRTC proceeding (Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-295) is a review of making it easier to manage wireless and internet users with self-service options. The DWCC documents focus on the experiences and perspectives of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard…
The CRTC proceeding (Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-294) is a review of making it easier to choose a wireless phone or internet service, particularly switching wireless and internet plans. The DWCC documents focus on the experiences and perspectives of…
The CRTC proceeding (Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-293) is a review of making it easier to choose a wireless phone or internet service, particularly enhancing customer notifications. The DWCC documents focus on the experiences and perspectives of Deaf, Deaf-Blind,…
Submitted first documents on February 24, 2025 📄 CRTC Proceeding Link: English | Français The CRTC launched Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2025-2: The Path Forward – Working Towards a Sustainable Canadian Broadcasting System. DWCC is participating to ensure that the…
CRTC Proceeding Link: English | Français The CRTC launched Telecom Notice of Consultation 2024-318: Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet services. This consultation explores how plan information can be standardized and simplified, including clear labels for speed,…
The CRTC called for comments on The Path Forward – Defining “Canadian program” and supporting the creation and distribution of Canadian programming in the audio-visual sector, in a new Broadcasting proceeding, BNC CRTC 2024-288, seen at this link. DWCC members…
