August 15th, 2005
OTTAWA-GATINEAU -- The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today submitted a discussion paper to the federal government's Telecommunications Policy Review Panel.
"The Telecommunications Policy Review provides an important opportunity for Canadians to take stock of where we stand in the global information society, to assess the adequacy of our telecommunications infrastructure, to meet the future needs of both individuals and businesses throughout Canada, and to consider whether our current policy and regulatory framework could be improved to better satisfy these requirements," the paper begins.
"The Commission welcomes this initiative by the Government of Canada and hopes that it will generate an informed and stimulating discussion of these important issues.
Telecommunications, like transportation, has always been of vital importance to Canadians. Due to our vast geography and relatively dispersed population, it has provided an important link, both socially and economically, in the life of our nation. Now, more than ever, it provides the foundation for Canada 's participation in the global information market, and is providing new opportunities for Canadians in all regions of the country to participate in the "new economy", regardless of their location."
The discussion paper, with table of contents, is available on the CRTC website at http://www.crtc.gc.ca
The CRTC
The CRTC is an independent, public authority which was established to sustain and promote Canadian culture and achieve key social and economic objectives by regulating and supervising Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications in the public interest. As an expert tribunal it takes into account the wants and needs of Canadian citizens, industries and various interest groups. The CRTC is governed by the Broadcasting Act and the Telecommunications Act and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Reference document: Discussion Paper to Telecommunications Policy Review Panel
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