theBusiness Practices and Consumer Protection Act(British Columbia),
among other things. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and
restitution. A certification hearing is scheduled for April 2014. We have
not recorded a liability for this contingency.
911 Fee
In June 2008, a class action was launched in Saskatchewan against
providers of wireless communications services in Canada. It involves
allegations of breach of contract, misrepresentation and false
advertising, among other things, in relation to the 911 fee that had
been charged by us and the other wireless communication providers in
Canada. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and restitution.
The plaintiffs intend to seek an order certifying the proceeding as a
national class action in Saskatchewan. We have not recorded a liability
for this contingency.
Cellular Devices
In July 2013, a class action was launched in British Columbia against
providers of wireless communications in Canada and manufacturers of
wireless devices. The class action relates to the alleged adverse health
effects incurred by long-term users of cellular devices. The plaintiffs are
seeking unspecified damages and punitive damages, effectively equal to
the reimbursement of the portion of revenues the defendants have
received that can reasonably be attributed to the sale of cellular phones
in Canada. We have not recorded a liability for this contingency.
Income and Indirect Taxes
We provide for income and indirect taxes based on all of the
information that is currently available and believe that we have
adequately provided these items. The calculation of applicable taxes in
many cases, however, requires significant judgment in interpreting tax
rules and regulations. Our tax filings are subject to audits, which could
materially change the amount of current and deferred income tax assets
and liabilities and provisions, and could, in certain circumstances, result
in the assessment of interest and penalties.
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