Canadians can sign on to telemarketer do-not-call list in two months
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Canadians will be able to avoid unsolicited telemarketer calls by registering with the national do-not-call list in exactly two months, the federal telecommunications regulator confirmed Wednesday.
Consumers will be able to register for the list either by phone or online starting Sept. 30. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission warned calls will not stop immediately upon registration, as telemarketers have 31 days to update their calling lists.
Exceptions to the list include calls from charities, political parties, polling companies, newspapers selling subscriptions and organizations with which the consumer has an existing business relationship. Telemarketers found in violation of the list could face fines of up to $1,500 for individuals and up to $15,000 for corporations.