October 1, 2007
OTTAWA-GATINEAU — The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today made public an independent report prepared by Michael Osborne on its policies for wholesale telecommunications services.
Mr. Osborne, a lawyer who practises competition law and commercial litigation, was commissioned to prepare his report as input for the review of the CRTC's policies for wholesale services. This report contains Mr. Osborne's analysis and opinion on many of the issues raised in the CRTC's proceeding to review its regulatory framework for wholesale services, which includes a public hearing starting on October 9, 2007, in Gatineau, Que. Parties appearing at the hearing may refer to, or comment on, the report.
In addition, interested parties may submit their comments on the report by November 30, 2007, and their reply to other parties' comments by December 7, 2007. They may do so by filling out the online form, by writing to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2, or by fax, at 819-994-0218.
The Commission thanks Mr. Osborne for his valuable contribution to its review process.
About the author
Michael Osborne is a partner of the law firm Affleck Green Orr LLP. He advises clients on competition matters, commercial disputes, administrative law and constitutional issues.
The CRTC
The CRTC is an independent, public authority that regulates and supervises broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada.
Reference document: Telecom Public Notice CRTC 2006-14 [.htm] [.pdf]
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