Critics question Liberals' falling cellphone price claims, budget promises

As the federal government touts measures meant to curb the cost of Canadians' cellphone bills, some say there is a disconnect between what consumers are paying and the rhetoric surrounding price declines.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew the ire of social media users when he posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that "we’ve cut the cost of cellphone plans in half since 2019 — in part by increasing competition."

"Next, we’re going after the junk fees on your phone bill, so you can do things like cancel your plan or switch to a cheaper one with no added charges," Trudeau said.

But the post raised questions, including from consumers saying they don't feel as though they are paying less on their cellphone bills than they were five years ago.