US EditionCanadian telecom sector gathers for annual summit as report touts industry investment
- On June 3, 2025, industry and government leaders convened in downtown Toronto for the Canadian Telecom Summit, marking its 23rd year.
- The summit was held following a PwC report, prepared for the Canadian Telecommunications Association, which highlighted industry challenges such as rising expenses and a complicated regulatory landscape.
- According to the report, in 2024, telecommunications firms in Canada invested roughly $282 per person in enhancing network infrastructure, supported 661,000 jobs, and contributed $87.3 billion to the country's GDP.
- Robert Ghiz emphasized that all government levels must consider policy impacts on investment to foster economic growth and stated networks underpin business innovation.
- The summit underscored that ongoing capital spending is essential for meeting growing connectivity demand and sustaining Canada's competitiveness amid increasing challenges.
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Leaders in the Canadian telecommunications sector urge policy makers to make it more attractive for companies to invest in improved infrastructure, while a new report indicates that sustained operator spending is essential to economic growth.
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Canadian telecom sector gathers for annual summit as report touts industry investment
TORONTO — Leaders in Canada's telecommunications sector are urging policymakers to make it more attractive for companies to invest in improved infrastructure, as a new report says sustained spending by carriers is key to boosting economic growth.
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