The court's decision on Friday came a day after
It granted Bell's request for permission to appeal the CRTC's temporary ruling, but dismissed the company's motion for a stay of that decision pending the outcome of the court process, saying it did not demonstrate it is at risk of suffering irreparable harm.
The CRTC's decision last November was meant to stimulate competition for internet services, noting at the time its review could potentially make that direction permanent and apply it to other provinces. The federal regulator kicked off a five-day hearing on Monday as part of that review.
Bell has accused the CRTC of "predetermined" outcomes when it comes to that review, noting the commission's direction thus far reduces its incentive to continue building out its fibre network.
It responded last fall by reducing its network investment plans by
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