Telecommunications & Broadcasting
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
About
Provided by Dentons Canada LLP
Whether you are a carrier, reseller, Internet service provider, wireless service provider (WSP), broadcaster, digital media provider, cable and satellite company, M2M provider or telecommunications and radiocommunication equipment manufacturer, rely on our strategic advice and assistance, including advice on market entry requirements, operating a telecommunications business in Canada and the rules relating to regulated and unregulated telecommunications markets. We advise on a broad range of issues affecting digital media companies, including website content and terms of use, advertising rules, privacy and data security requirements, anti-spam rules, and government requests for user data as reflected in production, retention, preservation and interception (or “wiretap”) orders.
Our team knows the industry players and the regulators: we regularly appear before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and routinely assist clients in proceedings initiated by the federal Department of Industry (Industry Canada), the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canadian Copyright Board and other federal government departments and agencies.
We also provide assistance on Canada’s broadcasting foreign ownership rules, establishing a broadcasting business in Canada and the regulatory framework applicable to cable companies, DTH providers, over-the-air radio and television stations, specialty and pay TV cable channels and digital media creators.
Chambers Review
Dentons Canada's well-established telecommunications and broadcasting practice, based largely in Ottawa, specialises in telecommunications and radio spectrum regulation, including advising on CRTC and ISED proceedings. The firm is regularly engaged on broadcasting issues and large M&A and financing transactions in the communications industry. The team also advises leading names on copyright, privacy and contract matters. It is highly active in the satellite space, and also has experience advising in the cloud-based IP and wireless areas. Its client base includes domestic and international streaming service providers, telecommunications companies and technology companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's attorneys are acutely attuned to the business landscape and current trends, and are knowledgeable about headwinds that impact business strategies when giving legal advice."
"Dentons' vast wealth of expertise in the Canadian regulatory landscape has helped the business navigate difficulties and challenges encountered."
"Dentons are terrific. Impressive attention to a variety of considerations and they have never failed to deliver as promised."
"Dentons provide strategic advice because they've invested in getting to know our business. They are very responsive, even on short notice."
"Dentons' creative thinking helped us overcome a difficult issue. They are super responsive and provided exceptional value for the support and work required."
"The firm's attorneys are acutely attuned to the business landscape and current trends, and are knowledgeable about headwinds that impact business strategies when giving legal advice."
"Dentons' vast wealth of expertise in the Canadian regulatory landscape has helped the business navigate difficulties and challenges encountered."
"Dentons are terrific. Impressive attention to a variety of considerations and they have never failed to deliver as promised."
"Dentons provide strategic advice because they've invested in getting to know our business. They are very responsive, even on short notice."
"Dentons' creative thinking helped us overcome a difficult issue. They are super responsive and provided exceptional value for the support and work required."
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Kane KC has a broad-based telecommunications practice, which includes supporting clients on transactional and privatisation matters, as well as providing advice on many regulatory issues. Based in Ottawa, he is of counsel in Dentons' communications and government affairs and public policy practice groups.
Monica Song is an acclaimed Ottawa-based lawyer at Dentons who has a strong track record of assisting telecommunications companies with Canadian entry strategies, as well as advising on corporate matters, financing, licensing and regulatory issues.
"Monica is very knowledgeable and provides practical advice."
Margot Patterson routinely represents a variety of media and broadcasting companies, including online streaming services, and has particular experience advising on regulatory concerns. Clients benefit from her additional knowledge of advertising and IP law. She is of counsel in Dentons' Ottawa office.
"Margot is an excellent, responsive and well-informed attorney."
"Margot is quite good in terms of providing concise work. She's good at understanding what is needed without going into lots of detail. She really understands what the client needs."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons Canada LLP
Nationwide - Canada