“I found a specific place with bad cell service. I want the government to fix it. Will your bill help those people?”
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Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act
A bill to require the CRTC to verify cellphone coverage maps and require the Industry Minister to maintain a 'Spectrum Policy Framework.' Liberals talked about poor cellphone coverage even in some urban areas. Conservatives mentioned specific local coverage gaps in their ridings. The Bloc asked why cellphone companies don't develop unused wireless spectrum.