IT Companies in Canada: Full List
Approximately 15,432 real businesses classified under Information and Communication in Canada, with officer, shareholder and beneficial ownership records sourced directly from official government registries.
Approximately 15,432 real businesses operate in the Information and Communication sector across Canada. Software and telecom companies are the sector most likely to have four holding-company layers before you reach a real person — and it is rarely for tax reasons alone. Staged venture-capital and private-equity investment rounds, plus standard tax-efficient group structuring, both push ownership chains further here than in almost any other sector. The sector covers software publishing, IT services, telecom network operation, broadcasting, and publishing, and beneficial-ownership resolution is disproportionately relevant precisely because of that depth.
57 companies in this sector are indexed on Zavia so far, part of a continually growing dataset.
Beneficial-ownership and registration rules for Information and Communication companies in Canada follow the same national framework as every other sector there.
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Analysis
What this data actually tells you
Telecommunications is regulated by the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission), with the market led by Bell, Telus, and Rogers (the “Big Three”). Telecom Regulatory Policy 2026-43 established new consumer protections prohibiting activation and modification fees, effective June 12, 2026, implementing amendments from Bill C-43 (royal assent October 30, 2025) to the Telecommunications Act, requiring the CRTC to update its Wireless Code and Internet Code.
A live, unresolved regulatory dispute followed: the CRTC launched a “show cause” proceeding against Bell, Telus, and Rogers after they introduced new device-handling, shipping, and SIM-card fees (e.g., a $40 device-handling charge plus $25 shipping) that may circumvent the new fee ban, with potential penalties of up to $10,000,000 for companies and $25,000 for individual officers — the outcome was not yet resolved as of this research. Counterparties verify a telecom counterparty’s actual current CRTC compliance, fee structure, and proceeding exposure directly.
Who uses Canada information and communication ownership data
The three checks this sector's data is most often run for.
CRTC-Fee-Ban Verification
Telecom Regulatory Policy 2026-43 established new consumer protections prohibiting activation and modification fees, effective June 12, 2026, implementing amendments from Bill C-43 (royal assent October 30, 2025) to the Telecommunications Act, requiring the CRTC to update its Wireless Code and Internet Code. Counterparties verify a telecom counterparty’s actual current CRTC compliance directly.
Show-Cause-Dispute Verification
The CRTC launched a “show cause” proceeding against Bell, Telus, and Rogers after they introduced new device-handling, shipping, and SIM-card fees (e.g. a $40 device-handling charge plus $25 shipping) that may circumvent the new fee ban, with potential penalties of up to $10,000,000 for companies and $25,000 for individual officers; the outcome remained unresolved as of this research. Counterparties verify a telecom counterparty’s actual current fee structure and CRTC-proceeding exposure directly.
Big-Three-Market-Structure Verification
Canada’s telecom market is led by Bell, Telus, and Rogers (the “Big Three”), overseen by the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission); counterparties verify a telecom counterparty’s actual current CRTC standing and market position directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Information and Communication companies are registered in Canada?
Approximately 15,432 real businesses operate under Information and Communication in Canada.
What does the Information and Communication sector include in Canada?
Software and telecom companies are the sector most likely to have four holding-company layers before you reach a real person — and it is rarely for tax reasons alone. Staged venture-capital and private-equity investment rounds, plus standard tax-efficient group structuring, both push ownership chains further here than in almost any other sector. The sector covers software publishing, IT services, telecom network operation, broadcasting, and publishing, and beneficial-ownership resolution is disproportionately relevant precisely because of that depth.
How is company ownership disclosed for Information and Communication companies in Canada?
The same national framework applies here as for every other sector in Canada — there is no sector-specific beneficial-ownership regime for Information and Communication.
Can I see all industries present in Canada?
Yes — the Canada company directory lists every industry with recorded companies for that jurisdiction, alongside the full beneficial-ownership overview for Canada.
Can I see Information and Communication companies in other countries?
Yes — the Information and Communication sector directory lists every country with recorded Information and Communication companies on Zavia.
Can Zavia monitor changes to Information and Communication companies in Canada over time?
A directory listing is a snapshot, not a live feed. Zavia's monitoring API tracks changes to registered shareholders, officers, and group structure for Information and Communication companies in Canada going forward, flagging updates as they are filed instead of requiring a manual recheck.
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