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The Competition Bureau reached an agreement with SiriusXM Canada to address concerns over subscription price representations.
www.canada.caHere are the latest publicly available updates on SiriusXM Canada as of now:
- SiriusXM Canada has recently settled a competition inquiry in Canada over drip pricing, agreeing to a $3.3 million penalty. The settlement addresses concerns that prices advertised outside Quebec included a mandatory extra fee that made the total cost higher than advertised.[2][4]
- In 2026, SiriusXM Canada continued to roll out programming and channels, including new original series and exclusive channels such as a 24/7 Morgan Wallen channel and other artist-driven initiatives, as part of their Canadian content strategy.[3]
- The company also introduced initiatives like Nouvelles Ondes, a program supporting emerging Francophone artists nationwide, with prize components and festival exposure, reflecting ongoing investment in Canadian talent development.[3]
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Citations:
- SiriusXM Canada settlement with Competition Bureau over drip pricing.[4][2]
- 2026 programming expansions including Morgan Wallen channel and original series.[3]
- Nouvelles Ondes Francophone artist program details.[3]