I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are gathering here today on the Treaty Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Huron, and Wendat.
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As those who follow our work will know, the CRTC shares in the genuine commitment to working towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. That means protecting and promoting Indigenous peoples’ inherent human rights to freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
Why Canada needs an urgent competition upgradeSpeechRemarks by Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionAnnual Conference of the Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC Canada)Ottawa, ONMay 16, 2023(As prepared for delivery)
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As you know, I have served as Chairperson and CEO of the CRTC for just over four months. During this time, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with many of you and to hear about your hopes for the future of communications in Canada.
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I am so pleased to be back at your conference again this year. I found last year’s session very helpful in getting to know many of you and to have a better understanding of your interests and concerns. I look forward to learning more about your industry’s outlook for the coming year.
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Throughout my career, both in the industry and as a regulator, I have always had a deep admiration for the familiarity and energy that permeate this annual gathering of Quebec producers. Your presence here represents the very essence of why I dedicated myself to this profession—you are an integral part of why the regulatory framework for Canadian broadcasting was created.