Canadian consumers dispute PM Trudeau's claims of falling cellphone prices, despite government efforts to reduce costs through increased competition and junk fee reduction.
Critics question the Canadian government's claims of falling cellphone prices, as a disconnect is seen between the rhetoric and consumers' experiences. In April 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted about reducing cellphone plan costs by half since 2019, partly through increased competition. However, some consumers argue they aren't experiencing reduced costs, and the federal budget aims to address this by amending the Telecommunications Act and targeting junk fees on phone bills.
April 22, 2024
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