Paradis Consults Telecoms on Next Canada Spectrum Auction

Canada may release the rules for its next wireless spectrum auction by the end of the year after consulting with telecom company executives on how to loosen foreign-ownership restrictions.

Canadian Industry Minister Christian Paradis met this month with executives from telecom and cable companies including BCE Inc., Telus Corp., Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc., his office said. He asked for input on the spectrum auction, raising expectations the government will set the rules in the next few months, said Michael Hennessy, Telus senior vice president of regulatory affairs.