Bell Canada has initiated a significant campaign named Build, Connect and Grow Canada, urging the federal government and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to reconsider a policy on wholesale fibre internet access. This policy, decided in February, allows large telecom companies to offer internet services in areas where they do not own fibre networks by compensating the local network owner for infrastructure use. Bell argues that this decision undermines the incentive for major providers to invest in their own network expansions. In response to the CRTC's ruling, Bell has taken drastic measures to express its discontent. The company announced a reduction of $500 million in its investment plans for this year alone. Additionally, it has slowed down its fibre network expansion by 1.5 million locations that were initially planned for connection. Bell's stance is that allowing competitors to resell services on its network without building their own infrastructure discourages innovation and investment in the telecommunications sector. The CRTC has indicated that it will reassess this policy during the summer after conducting further studies, which provides a window for Bell's campaign to influence the outcome. The Build, Connect and Grow Canada campaign is designed to rally support from various stakeholders, including policymakers and the public, to push for a reversal of the current policy. Bell emphasizes the importance of fostering an environment where companies are motivated to build and expand their own networks, which they believe will ultimately benefit Canadian consumers through improved services and technological advancements. As this debate continues, the telecommunications industry in Canada watches closely, aware that the outcome could shape the future landscape of internet service provision across the country.