Businesses fined for do-not-call list violations

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THE CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

************************** OTTAWA-GATINEAU - The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today found that three telemarketers have violated the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) rules.

The CRTC has issued a $4,000 fine to Rob Sugar, a $10,000 fine to Roofing by Peerless Mason Ltd. and an additional $10,000 fine to Waterproofing by Peerless Mason Inc.

The telemarketers were given opportunities to come into compliance with the National DNCL Rules, but failed to change their business practices.

In July, they were each issued with Notices of Violation and given 30 days to either pay the fine or to contest it before a CRTC panel.

In light of the evidence before it, the panel found that these telemarketers violated the National DNCL rules and imposed administrative monetary penalties.

The telemarketers now have 30 days to pay their fines.

After 30 days, if the fine is not paid, interest will begin accruing and the CRTC will register the debt with the Federal Court in order to collect the amounts owing.

All money collected will be deposited to the Government of Canada’s Consolidated Revenue Fund.

About the National DNCL

The National DNCL is a free service for consumers that allows them to reduce the number of unwanted telemarketing calls and faxes they receive.

To date, over 7 million numbers have been registered on the National DNCL.

Numbers can be registered at any time by visiting the National DNCL website or by telephone at 1-866-580-DNCL (3625).

Consumers requiring the assistance of a teletypewriter can sign up by dialing 1-888-DNCL-TTY (1-888-362-5889).

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