Communications Law

Communications law in Canada has been traditionally divided into two broad categories, "broadcasting" and "telecommunications". Principal responsibility for supervision and regulation of both areas lies with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC") pursuant to the Broadcasting Act of 1991 and the Telecommunications Act of 1993. The area is one of increasing complexity and, of course, research on the topic is rarely confined to Canada.

The links included here are by jurisdiction and are not intended to be exhaustive; rather, they comprise a few of the more substantive and valuable Web-based resources.

Canada

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)

Maintained by the CRTC, this site provides the full text of CRTC decisions, notices, reports, orders, legislation, CRTC news releases, etc.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007.

This site, hosted by Angus Telemanagement Group, feaures sites of interest to Canadian telecom professionals. Contains links to legislation as well as links to telecom organizations for Canada, U.S., other countries and supra-national bodies.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007.

United States

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Provides information on the Commission's activities, consumer resources, FCC forms, fees, legislation, etc.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007.

This site is intended for small, midsize and large local exchange carrier industry companies. The association works to advance telephone industry concerns, and shares information with member companies, including representations before regulatory agencies, courts and industry forums, and participation in proceedings before the FCC, Rural Utilities Service, Internal Revenue Service, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, etc. Includes regulatory news.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007.

Communications Law: An Overview (Cornell University)
Contains Federal and state legislation, links to conventions and treaties, and numerous other references.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007.

Australia

Communications Law Centre

The Communications Law Centre (CLC) is an independent, non-profit, public interest organisation specialising in media, communications and online law and policy.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007..

International, Multinational and Comparative

Worldlii

A comprehensive list of links to media and communications resources in many countries. To connect select the country and the click on the "Media and Communications" or "Telecommunications" links.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007..

Internet Directories

Findlaw : Legal Subjects : Communications Law

Contains a directory of sites, including legislation, government documents, law reviews, and related materials pertaining to communication law.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007.

LawGuru provides a comprehensive directory of communication legislation, case law, journals and articles, including links to non-U.S. law sites.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007.

Hieros Gamos : Communications Law

Provides links to sources of communications law, including links to relevant treaties, United Nations' sites, other supranational sites, and a variety of countries. Additional links contain U.S. communications law sources, including news, commentary, agencies, federal statutes and regulations, court decisions, associations, and more.
Date Last Visited: January 26, 2007.

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