Overview
Legislation entitled Bill C-37, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act, introduced in the House of Commons, was given first reading on December 13, 2004. It addressed telemarketing calls in Canada and would allow people to sign up to prevent certain telemarketers from contacting them. It received royal assent on November 25, 2005 and came into force on 30 June 2006.
The legislation gives the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) authority to establish a national do not call list, to establish procedures to administer the Act and to levy penalties for violations.
Starting September 30, 2008, residents of Canada were able to register their telephone numbers on the list online, or by telephone, fax or teletype.
Read more about this topic: National Do Not Call List