News & Events
CCSA Welcomes Telecommunications Affordability and Accessibility Report
QUISPAMSIS (NB), June 22, 2021 –The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) welcomes recommendations from the House of Commons Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) Committee which recognize and support the role...
2021 Canadian ISP Summit slated to be the biggest event of its kind in Canada
Event to be presented jointly by the Competitive Network Operators of Canada
CCSA welcomes Government’s Increased Investment in Broadband
QUISPAMSIS (NB), April 20, 2021 – The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) welcomes the Government’s planned additional $1 billion investment in extending broadband services to Canadians, as announced in yesterday’s...
CCSA Responds to MVNO Decision
QUISPAMSIS (NB), April 15, 2021 –The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) is very disappointed that the CRTC today denied Canadians access to more choice and cheaper prices for mobile phone services.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR TUNED-IN CANADA: THE CCSA AWARDS
QUISPAMSIS (NB), April 12, 2021 - The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance is pleased to announce the winners of Tuned-In Canada 2021, a long-standing annual CCSA initiative which celebrates the contributions...
CROSS-CANADA VOTING BEGINS FOR TUNED-IN CANADA: THE CCSA AWARDS
QUISPAMSIS (NB), March 18, 2021 — The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) is pleased to announce nationwide voting is now open for the 2021 edition of Tuned-In Canada: The CCSA...
Cross-Canada Shortlist Announced for Tuned-In Canada 2021: The CCSA Awards
Best people: on-camera community channel personality
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR TUNED-IN CANADA 2021
Nominate a CCSA Member today!
CCSA Hopeful New Universal Broadband Fund Will Accelerate Rural Connectivity
QUISPAMSIS (NB), November 9, 2020 - Today, the Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) welcomed the launch of the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF).
CCSA Responds to Amendments to the Broadcasting Act
QUISPAMSIS (NB), November 3, 2020 –Today, the Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) responded to the tabling of Bill C-10, an Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related...
Independent Communication Providers Support Videotron’s Pole Access Complaint Against Bell
QUISPAMSIS (NB), October 2, 2020 - The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA), which represents independent communication providers across Canada, has voiced its support for Videotron’s recent complaint to the Competition...
Stingray Amplifies its Product Offering for CCSA
Agreement Covers Multi-Product Offering Including Music Video TV Channels, 4K Channels and Subscription Video on Demand Services
CCSA NAMES IAN SPENCER AS NEW MANAGER, CONTRACTS
QUISPAMSIS (NB), April 29th, 2020 - The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) is pleased to announce that Ian Spencer will be joining the organization as Manager, Contracts effective May 4th, 2020.
Association Welcomes Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Report
QUISPAMSIS (NB), January 29th, 2020 -Today, the Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) welcomed the release of the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review report.
CCSA & WILLOW CANADA FINALIZE MASTER AFFILIATE AGREEMENT
QUISPAMSIS (NB), December 9, 2019 -The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) is pleased to announce the completion of a Master Affiliate Agreement with Willow TV Canada Inc., a renowned 24/7...
Canada’s Independent Internet, Television and Telephone Providers Welcomes New Democratic Party’s Commitment to Making High-Speed Internet More Affordable and Accessible
QUISPAMSIS (NB), October 15th, 2019 – The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) welcomes the platform commitment by the New Democratic Party to ensure affordable high speed broadband for all Canadians.
Canada’s Independent Internet, Television and Telephone Providers Welcome Commitment to Expand Rural Broadband in Conservative Platform
QUISPAMSIS (NB), October 15th, 2019 – The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) welcomes platform commitments from the Conservative Party of Canada to expand rural broadband to ensure that all Canadians...
Canada’s Independent Internet, Television and Telephone Providers Welcome Commitment to Universal High-Speed Internet in Liberal Platform
QUISPAMSIS (NB), September 30th, 2019 –The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) welcomes the Liberal Party of Canada’s platform commitment to ensure that every Canadian has access to high-speed internet by 2030.
CCSA Members from Manitoba and Ontario to Receive over $7 Million to Extend Rural Broadband Services
QUISPAMSIS (NB), August 15, 2019 – The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance congratulates CCSA members Valley Fiber and Nexicom on being named as the recipients of a combined total of over...
CCSA welcomes Ontario Government’s new Broadband and Cellular Action Plan
QUISPAMSIS (NB), July 24, 2019 —The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the Province of Ontario that it will invest in innovative solutions to ensure people and...
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR TUNED-IN CANADA: THE CCSA AWARDS
QUISPAMSIS (NB), May 29, 2019 - The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance is pleased to announce the winners of Tuned-in Canada: the CCSA awards, a nation-wide, annual competition that highlights the...
CROSS-CANADA VOTING BEGINS FOR TUNED-IN CANADA: THE CCSA AWARDS
QUISPAMSIS (NB), May 6, 2019 — The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) is pleased to announce voting is now open for the 2019 edition of Tuned-in Canada: the CCSA Awards...
CROSS-CANADA SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR TUNED-IN CANADA: THE CCSA AWARDS
QUISPAMSIS (NB), April 18, 2019 – The CCSA is pleased to announce the shortlisted nominees for three of its five contest categories for Tuned-in Canada 2019, a nationwide, annual competition...
Communication Providers Applaud Commitment to Broadband Infrastructure
QUISPAMSIS (NB), June 6, 2018 - The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) applauds the Minister of Innovation for his speech today at the 2018 Canadian Telecom Summit, and his government’s...
Communications Providers Congratulate Government on New Panel
Quispamsis (NB), July 5, 2018 - The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) congratulates the government for the creation and appointment of a panel of experts that will consider how to...
Winners Announced For Tuned-In Canada: The CCSA Awards
QUISPAMSIS (NB), May 23, 2018- The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance is pleased to announce the winners of Tuned-in Canada: the CCSA awards, a nation-wide, annual competition that highlights the great...
Westman Communications Group Chief Technology Officer, Jeffrey De Sarno, Named Cablefax Top Ops Independent Technology Executive of the Year
Brandon (MB), May 9, 2018 – Westman Communications Group’s Chief Technology Officer, Jeffrey De Sarno, was named the 2018 “Independent Technology Executive of the Year” in the Cablefax Top Ops Awards.
CCSA Announces Rebrand to Canadian Communication Systems Alliance
Quispamsis (NB), May 1, 2018 - The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance today announced the association’s rebrand to the ‘Canadian Communication Systems Alliance’, replacing the word ‘Cable’ in its company name...
Cross-Canada Voting Begins For Tuned-In Canada: The CCSA Awards
QUISPAMSIS (NB), April 30, 2018 - The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) is pleased to announce voting is now open for the 2018 edition of Tuned-in Canada: the CCSA Awards...
CCSA Welcomes INDU Committee Recommendations for Broadband Connectivity in rural Canada
Quispamsis (NB), April 18, 2018 - Canadian Cable Systems Alliance CEO Jay Thomson issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU)...
Cross-Canada Shortlist Announced for Tuned-In Canada
Quispamsis (NB), April 10, 2018 - The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) is pleased to announce the shortlisted nominees for our Tuned-In Canada Awards - a nationwide, annual competition designed...
CCSA Members from BC to receive $10.21 million to extend Broadband Internet Services
Quispamsis (NB), March 15, 2018 - The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) congratulates CCSA members CityWest of Prince Rupert, BC and Gwaii Communications on Haida Gwaii, BC on being named...
CCSA Member From BC To Receive $12.4 Million To Extend Broadband Internet Services
Quispamsis (NB), January 18, 2018 - The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) congratulates CCSA member CityWest Cable and Telephone of Prince Rupert, BC on being named as a recipient of...