Looks like VOIP is being regulated in Canada but only when it's used for a local telephone service. The CRTC (equivalent to FCC in the US) is regulating the VOIP services the same way they are requlating regular PSTN services. This will give small startups offering VOIP services a chance to compete in this area. When Bell or Telus want to change pricing of thier services they first need permission from the CRTC. The whole reason behind this is so the “big players” can't squeeze the smaller guys out of the market offering too low prices that smaller companies can't compete. They want to “encourage” competition and growth in the industry. Cable companies like Rogers and Shaw are going to be offering VOIP services this summer with the highspeed service and companies like Vonage and Primus are already offering services here in Canada. The CRTC's goal is to not have telecommunication regulated once there is more competition and hopes VOIP will help them reach that goal. Personally I think this is a great move and hopefully bring more competition and lower prices. The CRTC is still pretty strong on it's stance not to regulate the internet.