Category: Canada

Canada Adopts Strict Rules For Drone Flights | Engadget

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It’s Canada’s turn to implement rules for drone flights, and those in the pipeline could make the American approach seem lenient. Transport Canada has adopted new regulations that will require the registration of any drone weighing between 250g and 25kg (0.55lbs to 55lbs), and would-be pilots will have to be at least 14 years old and either a citizen or permanent resident. You’ll also have to obtain a pilot’s certificate, which entails an online exam for basic (general use) flights. Advanced drone operators, those who want to fly in controlled…

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Bell Wants Permission To Gather And Track Customer Data | CBC News

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Canada’s largest telecommunications group is getting mixed reviews for its plan to follow the lead of companies like Google and Facebook in collecting massive amounts of information about the activities and preferences of its customers.Bell Canada began asking its customers in December for permission to track everything they do with their home and mobile phones, internet, television, apps or any other services they get through Bell or its affiliates. Read full story here: Bell Wants Permission To Gather And Track Customer Data | CBC News

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Loonie, One Of The Big Losers Of 2018, Remains ‘Expensive,’ Experts Say | CBC News

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It was a rough ride for the loonie in 2018. The Canadian dollar fell nearly eight per cent against its U.S. counterpart last year — with much of its slide worsening in the fourth quarter — plunging almost six per cent since October. In fact, the loonie was the second worst performing major currency in the world against the U.S. dollar in the last quarter, just behind another commodity currency, the Norwegian Krone, according to CIBC. Read full story here: Loonie, One Of The Big Losers Of 2018, Remains ‘Expensive,’ Experts Say | CBC News

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Gas Prices Next Year Could Be Highest Since 2014, Analyst Forecasts | CTV News

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Next year could see the highest gas prices in Canada since 2014 because of carbon taxes, according to an analyst. Current low prices, caused by a glut in supply in recent months are set to rebound sharply in 2019, Dan McTeague, senior petroleum analyst at Gasbuddy.com, told CTV News Channel. But we still have a week or two before things get really “strange”, McTeague said from Oakville, Ont. “You’re going to see 2019, because of carbon taxes, be much more expensive than even 2018, which puts us at the highest…

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Canada Post Stamp Prices To Increase On Jan. 14 | CBC News

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Canada Post says the cost for an individual stamp on a letter sent within Canada will jump to $1.05, instead of a loonie, starting Jan. 14. Other increases for mail within the country range between a dime and 35 cents depending on the size of the letter. The cost of sending letters to the United States will go up between seven and 20 cents, while overseas mail will need an extra 15 to 20 cents to get there. Read full story here: Canada Post Stamp Prices To Increase On Jan.…

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Big Telcos Offer Bonus-Data Deals But 3 Provinces Get The Best Bargains | CBC News

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The holiday season has sparked another round of wireless wars: Rogers, Bell and Telus are all offering double the data (or more) on select mobile plans across the country. But not all customers are thrilled because of glaring regional price differences: the best bonus-data deals by far are in Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan — provinces which typically see better wireless plan prices. Read full story here: Big Telcos Offer Bonus-Data Deals But 3 Provinces Get The Best Bargains | CBC News

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Stats Canada Planning To Ask Gender Questions In ‘Pilot’ Census – And Answering Is Mandatory | CBC News

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Next year, Statistics Canada is going to be asking 250,000 Canadian households some personal questions it has never asked before — and answering them honestly is mandatory. The agency is conducting what it calls a “pilot” census next May and June to road-test questionnaires and procedures for the next full-scale census, set for 2021. After more than a year of consultations with data users, Statistics Canada has decided to add detailed personal questions – and needs to be sure they are properly answered to ensure the test is valid. Read full story…

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8 Key Things About TFSAs And How Canadians Use Them | MoneySense

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TFSAs have been with us now for almost 10 years, and Canadians are cheering the much-anticipated annual contribution rise to $6,000 for 2019. In fact, the saving vehicle has become as much loved as hockey, poutine, and Tim Horton’s coffee. So this year’s BMO annual TFSA report, conducted by Pollara, offers some key insights into Canadians and their TFSA behaviour. Read full story here: 8 Key Things About TFSAs And How Canadians Use Them | MoneySense

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Airline Passengers Could Be Entitled To Hefty Compensation For Delays, Lost Bags | CBC News

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Canadian travellers who are bumped from flights due to overbooking, or have to deal with lost or damaged luggage, could soon be eligible for hundreds of dollars in compensation. The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) outlined today a proposed new regulatory regime with specific financial entitlements for travellers. The proposed regulations include: The compensation regime will offer smaller amounts for smaller airlines that serve northern or remote communities. The changes are expected to result in an average price increase of about $2.75 per ticket, though it’s not clear whether that will be passed…

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Privacy Watchdog Warns Of ‘Critical Tipping Point’ As Canada Stakes Ground In Digital Economy | CBC News

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The federal privacy watchdog is warning the Liberal government that it must not trade privacy rights for commercial gain as it strives to position Canada as a global leader in the digital, data-driven economy. In a letter to Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien said the digital revolution is sparking debate on some of “the most fundamental questions of our time.” While there are high hopes attached to the power of digital technologies and big data to drive productivity, growth and competitiveness, he warned we’ve reached a “critical tipping point” in the adoption of these…

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