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Who requires a licence?
Any radio system operating in Canada requires a licence from Industry Canada to operate, unless the need for a licence is specifically excepted in the Radiocommunication Regulations.
Microwave users requiring a licence include telecommunications companies, carriers, utility companies, broadcasters of distributed signals, the Department of National Defence, and others. Land mobile users requiring a licence include security companies, taxis, and government agencies.
For more specific information, refer to the Radiocommunication Regulations.
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