Just in case you missed it, on December 21st, the CRTC announced that the infamous Do Not Call List (DNCL) is alive and well and the list should be launched by September 30, 2008. Bell Canada (the only bidder to operate the National list) will be responsible for registering numbers, providing telemarketers with updates and consumer complaints regarding telemarketing calls. Does this mean that you will be able to eat your dinner in peace? Well, there are exceptions of course and they include registered charities, political parties, daily circulation newspapers and survey companies. In addition, exemptions include ‘existing business relationships’. What are those? You be the judge. Check out S. 41.7 (2) of the Telecommunications Act. http://laws.justice.gc.ca/.
And the last time I called….nevermind.
