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Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2003-8
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See also: 2003-8-1, 2003-8-2
Ottawa, 21 August 2003
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The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 20 October 2003 at 9:30 a.m., at the Conference Centre, Portage IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec, to consider the following applications. The intervention deadline is 25 September 2003.
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ITEM
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APPLICANT AND LOCALITY
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Star Choice Television Network Incorporated (e)
Across Canada
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Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership (e)
Across Canada
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Craig Wireless International Inc.
Brandon, Foxwarren, McCreary, Dauphin, Elie, Winnipeg, Interlake (Fraserwood),
Lac du Bonet and Falcon Lake, Manitoba
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Look Communications Inc. (e)
Barrie, Belleville, Brantford, Brockville, Chatham, Cobourt, Collingwood, Cornwall, Guelph, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, Leamington, Lindsay, London, Midland, Orillia, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Port Hope, St. Catherines/Niagara, Sarnia/Clearwater, Simcoe, Stratford, Tillsonburg and Toronto, Ontario; Montréal and surrounding areas, Quebec and surrounding areas including Saguenay/Lac St-Jean and surrounding areas, Quebec and Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario, including the National Capital Region
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Image Wireless Communications Inc.
Saskatoon, Kenaston, Zenon Park, Caron, Birch Hill, Regina, North Battleford, Stranraer, Swift Current, Warmley, Watson and Yorkton, Saskatchewan; and Lloydminster, Alberta
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Norwesto Communications Ltd.
Vermillion Bay, Dryden and Kenora, Ontario
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Canadian Satellite Communications Inc. (e)
Across Canada
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TQS inc.
Montréal, Quebec
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Miramichi Fellowship Center, Inc.
Blackville, New Brunswick
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10
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3937844 Canada Inc. (e)
Brooks, Alberta
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3937844 Canada Inc. (e)
Camrose, Alberta
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3937844 Canada Inc. (CJYR-AM) (e)
Edson and Jasper, Alberta
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Frog Lake Cowboys Club
Frog Lake, Alberta
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3937844 Canada Inc. (CJCM) (e)
Grand Centre (Cold Lake), Alberta
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3937844 Canada Inc. (CIYR) (e)
Hinton, Alberta
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B.C.I.T. Radio Society
Burnaby, British Columbia
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(e) applications filed electronically.
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At the 20 October 2003 public hearing, the Commission will examine applications to renew the licences of two direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting distribution licensees three and Multi-point Distribution System (MDS) licensees. These applications are items 1 and 2 in Part A and items 3 to 5 in Part B of the Notice of Public Hearing.
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PREAMBLE
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PART A
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DTH licence renewals
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The licensing framework for direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting distribution undertakings (BDUs) was set out by the Commission in Introductory statement - Licensing of new direct-to-home (DTH) satellite distribution undertakings, and new DTH pay-per-view (PPV) television programming undertakings, Public Notice CRTC 1995-217, 20 December 1995 (Public Notice 1995-217). In New, national, direct-to-home satellite distribution undertaking, Decision CRTC 95-901, 20 December 1995 (Decision 95-901), and New, national, direct-to-home satellite distribution undertaking, Decision CRTC 96-529, 27 August 1996 (Decision 96-529), the Commission approved applications by ExpressVu Inc., the predecessor to Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership, and by Star Choice Television Network Incorporated, respectively, for licences to carry on DTH BDUs.
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In its Report on French-language broadcasting services in a minority environment, Public Notice CRTC 2001-25, 12 February 2001 (Public Notice 2001-25), the Commission stated that it expects satellite service providers to offer regional signals of the CBC in both official languages. In this renewal process, the Commission intends to examine, among other things, the licensees' distribution of such signals.
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-1313-4 (e)
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Application by STAR CHOICE TELEVISION NETWORK INCORPORATED (Star Choice) to renew the broadcasting licence of its national direct-to-home distribution undertaking expiring 29 February 2004.
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In its application, Star Choice submitted, among other things, that several of its original conditions of licence are no longer necessary in light of the enactment of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations (the Regulations), which include provisions relating to DTH distribution undertakings. Star Choice has also requested amendments to those original conditions of licence that it suggested be retained, in many cases, to amend them in a manner that it submitted is consistent with the enactment of the Regulations.
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Star Choice also requested that other conditions approved by the Commission since its initial licensing decision remain in effect, including conditions related to the use of local availabilities and service to multiple unit dwellings.
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Star Choice stated in its application that the launch and commercial deployment of Anik F2 will not take place before mid-2004. Star Choice submitted that, as a result, it currently has no available capacity to launch new, small market, independently owned television stations as contemplated in Licence amendment for Star Choice - relief from requirements for simultaneous and non-simultaneous program deletion, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-258, dated 16 July 2003, and Direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting distribution undertakings - simultaneous and non-simultaneous program deletion and the carriage of local television signals in smaller markets, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2003-37, dated 16 July 2003. Accordingly, Star Choice requested an amendment to section 1(b) of the Schedule to Decision CRTC 2003-258 that would permit a delay in the launch of these services.
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Star Choice submitted that, in light of Decision CRTC 2003-258 and Public Notice CRTC 2003-27, the maximum proportion of its 5% revenue contribution that it is permitted to contribute directly to Canadian broadcasting undertakings must be revised downward, from 20% of its total contribution to 12% of that contribution. Star Choice proposed a licence amendment to that end. The Commission notes that section 44 of the Regulations does not provide for exception by condition of licence. In light of this, the Commission may wish to discuss this aspect of the application at the public hearing.
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The details of Star Choice's requests to the Commission are set out in its application.
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Licensee's address:
45 O'Connor Street
Suite 870
Ottawa, Ontario
Fax: (613) 234-7502
E-Mail: Cynthia.Rathwell@StarChoice.com
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address
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[Intervention Form]
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-1314-2 (e)
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Application by BELL EXPRESSVU INC., the General Partner, and BCE INC. and 4119649 CANADA INC. (Partners in BCE HOLDINGS G.P.), the limited partners, carrying on business as BELL EXPRESSVU LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (ExpressVu) to renew the broadcasting licence of its national direct-to-home undertaking expiring 29 February 2004.
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In its application, ExpressVu stated, among other things, that most of its original conditions of licence are no longer relevant, as they were superseded by the enactment of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations (the Regulations). ExpressVu also requested amendments to other conditions of licence, in many cases, to amend those conditions in a manner that it submitted is consistent with the enactment of the Regulations.
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ExpressVu also requested a licence amendment to permit it to engage in the practice of bulk billing in multiple unit dwellings on the same basis as cable distribution undertakings.
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In its application of 19 November 2001, ExpressVu stated that the Commission may wish to clarify that the reference in section 39(a) of the Regulations to "all licensed programming undertakings" includes both licensed television and radio undertakings. In a letter dated 12 August 2003, ExpressVu noted that section 23 of the Regulations grants Class 1 and 2 cable operators authority to distribute audio services. ExpressVu stated that there is no similar clause in the DTH section of the Regulations. Accordingly, ExpressVu requested that it be granted a condition of licence similar to section 23 of the Regulations.
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The details of ExpressVu's requests to the Commission are set out in its application.
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Licensee's address:
105 Hôtel de Ville
5th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 4H7
Fax : (819) 773-5282
E-mail: cfrank@expressvu.com
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address
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[Intervention Form]
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PART B
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MDS licence renewals
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At the hearing, the Commission intends to consider the following issues, among others, with respect to the overall regulatory framework applicable to MDS licensees and invites interested parties to comment on any of these issues.
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Moratorium on the assignment of MDS spectrum
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The Commission notes that, by letter dated 20 June 2003, the Department of Industry (the Department) informed the Commission that it has issued a moratorium on the assignment of MDS spectrum in regions of Canada in which MDS broadcasting licences have not been issued. This moratorium will remain in effect until the completion of a public consultation process, which is expected to take 18 to 24 months. The Department has indicated that this moratorium will not affect existing MDS broadcasting licensees and their authorized service areas or the ability of the Commission to renew or modify these licences.
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Competition with other BDUs
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In its report to the Governor-in-Council entitled Competition and Culture on Canada's Information Highway, 19 May 1995, the Commission stated that there was no longer any need to limit competition between cable and other broadcasting distribution undertakings. Since that time, MDS undertakings have been licensed as full competitors to other broadcasting distribution undertakings. The Commission will consider whether and, in what way, the role of MDS undertakings in the broadcasting distribution market has changed and what, if any, alterations should be made to the regulatory framework applicable to these undertakings to reflect these changes.
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Carriage of programming services in the official language of the minority
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In Achieving a better balance: Report on French-language broadcasting services in a minority environment, Public Notice CRTC 2001-25, 12 February 2001, the Commission, recognizing the limited transmission capacity of MDS licensees, chose not to impose any specific obligations on these licensees with respect to the distribution of speciality services in the minority official language. Instead, the Commission proposed to deal with issues related to the number of specialty services distributed in the minority official language at the time of MDS licensing and renewal. Accordingly, the Commission will examine these issues in this proceeding.
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Brandon, Foxwarren, McCreary, Dauphin, Elie, Winnipeg, Interlake (Fraserwood), Lac du Bonet and Falcon Lake, Manitoba
Application No. 2003-0432-9
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Application by CRAIG WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL INC. to renew the licence of its radiocommunication distribution undertaking multipoint distribution system (MDS), serving Brandon, expiring 29 February 2004.
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Craig Wireless International Inc. also submitted request for amendments or deletion of Conditions of Licence (COL):
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1) request to change references to the Broadcast Distribution Regulations (COL No. 1);
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2) request to remove the requirement to carry the community channel and educational channel. The applicant also requests authorization to offer any licensed television or radio programming service and to be authorized to carry all of the programming services set out in the List of Part 2 Eligible Satellite Services, and the list of Part 2, Part 3 and DTH Eligible Satellite Services for Digital Distribution (COL No. 2 to No. 5);
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3) request that the current carriage and linkage requirement be deleted. Applicant is of the view that Section 6 of the Broadcast Distribution Regulations is adequate (COL No. 6 to No. 8);
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4) request that there be a reduction in the contribution to Canadian programming from 6% to 5%, and that it be payable over the course of its licence term (COL No. 10).
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Licensee's address:
177 Lombard Avenue
6th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 0W5
Fax: (204) 488-2710
E-Mail: bcraig@skyweb.ca
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address
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[Intervention Form]
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Barrie, Belleville, Brantford, Brockville, Chatham, Cobourg, Collingwood, Cornwall, Guelph, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, Leamington, Lindsay, London, Midland, Orillia, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Port Hope, St. Catharines/Niagara, Sarnia/Clearwater, Simcoe, Stratford, Tillsonburg and Toronto, Ontario; Montréal and surrounding areas; Québec and surrounding areas including Saguenay/Lac St-Jean and surrounding areas, Quebec and Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario, including the National Capital Region
Application Nos. 2003-0151-5, 2003-0143-2 (e)
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Application by LOOK COMMUNICATIONS INC. (Look) to renew the licences of its multipoint distribution system (MDS) undertakings, serving the above-mentioned locations, expiring 29 February 2004.
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Look is also proposing that the terms and conditions of its Quebec licence be identical to that of its Ontario licence, subject only to the specific identity of any listed services. Look states that the current licensing framework under the Ontario licence provides for greater flexibility.
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In addition, Look is requesting that it be granted flexibility to use alternative technologies and increased flexibility in the packaging of its services. Moreover, Look is proposing the following amendments to the terms and conditions of its Ontario licence:
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1) request to change references to the Cable Television Regulations, 1986. Look proposes that its licence conditions be updated to make reference to the equivalent sections of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations that have since been enacted;
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2) request that it be authorized to carry any additional Canadian programming services that it would otherwise be required to carry pursuant to Section 17 of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations;
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3) request to amend condition of licence No. 5 regarding distribution and linkage requirements;
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4) request to amend condition of licence No. 7 which requires Look to contribute 5% of its gross annual revenues to support the development of Canadian programming. Look is seeking relief from the requirement of Section 29 of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations until its gross annual revenues derived from broadcasting activities equals or exceeds $25,000,000 and;
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5) request to be relieved of the requirement to maintain an independent programming committee and to repeal BY-LAW No.2, as required by the Commission in Decision CRTC 99-152.
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Applicant's address:
1755 René-Lévesque Boulevard East
Suite 201
Montréal, Quebec
H2K 4P6
Fax : (514) 526-8360
E-mail : slemay@team.look.ca
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Examination of applications:
At the applicant's address, and
8250 Lawson Road
Milton, Ontario
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[Intervention Form]
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Saskatoon, Kenaston, Zenon Park, Caron, Birch Hill, Regina, North Battleford, Stranraer, Swift Current, Warmley, Watson and Yorkton, Saskatchewan; and Lloydminster, Alberta
Application Nos. 2003-0045-0, 2003-0046-8, 2003-0047-6, 2003-0049-2, 2003-0050-0, 2003-0051-7, 2003-0052-5, 2003-0053-3, 2003-0054-1, 2003-0055-9, 2003-0056-7, 2003-0057-5; and 2003-0048-4
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Applications by Image Wireless Communications Inc. (Image) to renew the licences of its multipoint distribution system (MDS) undertakings, serving the above-mentioned locations, expiring 29 February 2004.
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Image also submitted a request for amendments or deletion of Conditions of Licence (COL):
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1) due to a lower number of subscribers than anticipated, the applicant requests relief from its obligation to operate a Community Programming Channel (COL No. 6) and relief from its Schedule of Payments to an Independently Administered Canadian Program Development Fund (COL No. 7). Image instead proposes to contribute to a programming fund and cover events on a shared channel basis.
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2) requests relief from its obligation to do simultaneous signal substitution (COL No. 3). Instead, Image would like permission to insert a substitute network received via satellite, where substitution is already in place.
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3) requests an amendment to its licence so as to be permitted to carry province-wide CFSK-TV Saskatoon, CFRE-TV Regina and CITV-TV Edmonton as well as to add distant Canadian signals, such as CITY-TV Toronto and A-Channel News Now, Alberta, at the licensee's option.
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Licensee's address:
45 Palliser Way
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
S3N 4C5
Fax: (306) 786-7686
E-Mail: kdsouth@imagewireless.ca
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Examination of applications:
At the licensee's address, and
Saskatoon
R.M. of Vanscoy No. 345, R.M. Office
Vanscoy, Saskatchewan
Kenaston
R.M. of McCraney No. 282, R.M. Office
Kenaston, Saskatchewan
Zenon Park
Town of Tisdale, Town Office
100th Street & 99th Avenue
Tisdale, Saskatchewan
Lloydminster
City of Lloydminster, 4420 - 50th Avenue
Lloydminster, Alberta
Caron
R.M. of Caron No. 162, R.M. Office
45 Railway Street
Caron, Saskatchewan
Birch Hills
Town of Birch Hills, Town Office
126 McCallum Avenue
Birch Hills, Saskatchewan
Regina
R.M. of Lumsden No. 189, R.M. Office
Lumsden, Saskatchewan
North Battleford
City of North Battleford, 1291 - 101st Street
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Stranraer
R.M. of Mountain View No. 318, R.M. Office
Herschel, Saskatchewan
Swift Current
R.M. of Excelsior No. 166, R.M. Office
Rush Lake, Saskatchewan
Warmley
R.M of Hazelwood No. 94, R.M. Office
Kipling, Saskatchewan
Watson
R.M. of Lakeside No. 338, R.M. Office
Quill Lake, Saskatchewan
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[Intervention Form]
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PART C
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Other applications
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Vermillion Bay, Dryden and Kenora, Ontario
Application No. 2003-0002-0 (e)
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Application by NORWESTO COMMUNICATIONS LTD. for a licence to operate an English-language commercial FM radio station in Vermillion Bay with transmitters located in Dryden and Kenora.
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The new station would operate on frequency 103.3 MHz (channel 277A) with a non-directional antenna, effective radiated power of 1,600 watts (and effective antenna height of 153.3 metres).
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The Dryden transmitter would operate on frequency 104.5 MHz (channel 283A) with a non-directional antenna, effective radiated power of 1,800 watts (and effective height of the antenna of 77.9 metres).
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The Kenora transmitter would operate on frequency 104.5 MHz (channel 283A) with a non-directional antenna, effective radiated power of 1,700 watts (and effective height of the antenna of 105.2 metres).
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The applicant is proposing a Hot Adult Contemporary format.
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Applicant's address:
175 Wice Road
Dryden, Ontario
P8N 3E2
Fax: (807) 221-2142
E-Mail: bbell@mail.drytel.net
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Examination of application:
75 Pruce Avenue
Township of Machin
Vermillion Bay, Ontario
30 Van Horne
Dryden, Ontario
1 Main Street South
Kenora, Ontario
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[Intervention Form]
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Across Canada
Application No. 2003-0244-8 (e)
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Application by CANADIAN SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC. (CANCOM) to renew the broadcasting licence of the national satellite relay distribution undertaking expiring 29 February 2004.
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Licensee's address:
45 O'Connor Street
Suite 870
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Fax: (819) 234-2997
E-mail: Cynthia.Rathwell@StarChoice.com
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address
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[Intervention Form]
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Montréal, Quebec
Application No. 2003-0303-2
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Application by TQS INC. for a licence to operate a French-language transitional digital television undertaking associated with its existing TV station CFJP-TV Montréal.
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The new station would operate on channel 42C with a non-directional antenna, effective radiated powerof 7,000 watts (and effective antenna height of 302 metres).
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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Applicant's address:
612 Saint-Jacques Street
Office 100
Montréal, Quebec
H3C 5R1
Fax: (514) 390-6070
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Examination of application:
At the applicant's address
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[Intervention Form]
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Blackville, New Brunswick
Application No. 2003-0505-4
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Application by MIRAMICHI FELLOWSHIP CENTER, INC. for a licence to operate an English-language commercial (specialty) FM radio station in Blackville.
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The new station would operate on frequency 107.5 MHz (channel 298LP) with a non-directional antenna, effective radiated power of 50 watts (and effective antenna height of 70 metres).
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The applicant is proposing to operate a Christian music service (specialty format) with at least 70% of the weekly total music drawn from subcategory 35 (non-classic religious).
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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Applicant's address:
401 Main Street
Blackville, New Brunswick
E9B 1T3
Fax: (506) 843-2228
E-Mail: jonstew@nbnet.nb.ca
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Examination of application:
At the applicant's address
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[Intervention Form]
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Brooks, Alberta
Application No. 2003-0538-5 (e)
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Application by 3937844 CANADA INC. (subsidiary of NewCap Inc.) for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercialradio programming undertaking in Brooks.
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The new station would operate on frequency 101.1 MHz (channel 266A) with a non-directional antenna, effective radiated power of 2,200 watts (and effective antenna height of 45 metres).
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The applicant proposes to offer an adult contemporary music format.
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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Applicant's address:
745 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B3B 1C2
Fax: (902) 468-5661
E-Mail: ncc@ncc.ca
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Examination of application:
7-403, 2nd Avenue West
Box 180
Brooks, Alberta
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[Intervention Form]
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Camrose, Alberta
Application No. 2003-0537-7 (e)
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Application by 3937844 CANADA INC. (subsidiary of NewCap Inc.) for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercialradio programming undertaking in Camrose.
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The new station would operate on frequency 98.1 MHz (channel 251B) with a non-directional antenna, effective radiated power of 50,000 watts (and effective antenna height of 132 metres).
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The applicant proposes to offer a classic hits musical format.
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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Applicant's address:
745 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B3B 1C2
Fax: (902) 468-5661
E-Mail: ncc@ncc.ca
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Examination of application:
4925-51 Street
Camrose, Alberta
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[Intervention Form]
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Edson and Jasper, Alberta
Application No. 2003-0534-3 (e)
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Application by 3937844 CANADA INC. (subsidiary of NewCap Inc.) to amend the licence of radio programming undertaking CJYR Edson.
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The licensee proposes to convert its transmitter CKYR Jasper from the AM band to the FM band.
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The transmitter will operate on frequency 95.5 MHz (channel 238A) with a non-directional antenna, effective radiated power of 95 watts (and effective antenna height of 527.1 metres).
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The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of CJYR Edson on the AM band for a period of three months from the date of implementation.
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
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Licensee's address:
745 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B3B 1C2
Fax: (902) 468-5661
E-Mail: ncc@ncc.ca
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Examination of application:
Jasper Activity Centre
303 Pyramid Avenue
Jasper, Alberta
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[Intervention Form]
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Frog Lake, Alberta
Application No. 2003-0499-9
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Application by FROG LAKE COWBOYS CLUB for a licence to operate an English-language FM Type B native radio programming undertaking in Frog Lake.
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The new station would operate on frequency 89.9 MHz (channel 210VLP) with a non directional antenna, effective radiated power of 10 watts (and effective antenna height of 17 metres).
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The applicant expects to broadcast a minimum of 20 hours of station-produced programming during each broadcast week of which 15 hours will be in the Cree language. Programming will include local news and events and the promotion and enhancement of the Cree language and culture.
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Applicant's address:
Frog Lake First Nations Band
General Delivery
Frog Lake, Alberta
T0A 1M0
Fax: (780) 943-3966
E-Mail: edo@froglakecreenations.ca
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Examination of application:
At the applicant's address
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[Intervention Form]
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Grand Centre (Cold Lake), Alberta
Application No. 2003-0536-9 (e)
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Application by 3937844 Canada Inc. (subsidiary of NewCap Inc.) to convert radio station CJCM Grand Centre (Cold Lake) from the AM band to the FM band.
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The new station would operate on frequency 99.7 MHz (channel 259C) with a non directional antenna, effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (and effective antenna height of 155 metres).
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The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of CJCM on the AM band for a period of three months from the date of implementation of the new FM station.
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The applicant proposes an Adult Contemporary music format.
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
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Applicant's address:
745 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B3B 1C2
Fax: (902) 468-5661
E-Mail: ncc@ncc.ca
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Examination of application:
414-55A Street
(or 44 Street)
Cold Lake, Alberta
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[Intervention Form]
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Hinton, Alberta
Application No. 2003-0535-1 (e)
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Application by 3937844 Canada Inc. (subsidiary of NewCap Inc.) to convert radio station CIYR Hinton from the AM band to the FM band.
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The new station would operate on frequency 97.5 MHz (channel 248B1) with a non directional antenna, effective radiated power of 1,200 watts (and effective antenna height of 345.4 metres).
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The applicant proposes an Adult Contemporary music format.
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The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of CIYR on the AM band for a period of three months from the date of implementation of the new FM station.
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
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Applicant's address:
745 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B3B 1C2
Fax: (902) 468-5661
E-Mail: ncc@ncc.ca
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Examination of application:
#102-506 Carmichael Lane
Hinton, Alberta
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[Intervention Form]
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Burnaby, British Columbia
Application No. 2003-0693-7
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Application by B.C.I.T. RADIO SOCIETY for a licence to operate an English-language FM campus instructional radio programming undertaking in Burnaby.
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The new station would operate on frequency 107.9 MHz (channel 300LP) with a non directional antenna, effective radiated power of 20 watts (and effective antenna height of 127 metres).
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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Applicant's address:
(Bldg SE0-10)
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5G 3H2
Fax: (604) 432-1792
E-Mail: ttaylor@bcit.ca
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Examination of application:
At the applicant's address
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[Intervention Form]
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION
25 September 2003
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The intervention must be received by the CRTC and by the applicant ON OR BEFORE the above-mentioned date. The Commission cannot be held responsible for postal delays.
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The intervention must include one of the following statements in either the FIRST or the LAST paragraph:
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1 - I want to appear at the public hearing
2 - I do not want to appear at the public hearing
3 - I will appear at the public hearing if requested by the Commission.
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Your intervention will be considered by the Commission, and will form part of the public record of the proceeding without further notification to you, provided the procedure set out below has been followed. You will be contacted only if your submission raises procedural questions.
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Submit your written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission in ONLY ONE of the following formats:
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by using the form
[Intervention Form]
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OR
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by electronic mail to
procedure@crtc.gc.ca
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OR
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by mail at
CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
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OR
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by fax to the
Secretary General - (819) 994-0218
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A true copy MUST be sent to the applicant and proof that this has been done must accompany the intervention sent to the Commission.
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Where the intervention is filed by electronic means, the line ***End of document*** should be entered following the last paragraph of the document, as an indication that the document has not been damaged during electronic transmission.
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Please note that only the documents (applications and interventions) electronically filed will be available on the Commission's web site. You will be able to access these documents by indicating the public notice or the notice of public hearing number.
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Each paragraph of the document should be numbered.
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Your intervention should clearly identify the application and indicate whether you support or oppose the application, or if you propose changes to it, include the facts and grounds for your proposal.
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In the event that the application is brought to the oral phase of the hearing, and if you wish to appear, you must provide reasons why your written comments are not sufficient and why an appearance is necessary.
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In exceptional circumstances, the Commission may allow an intervenor to present its intervention by teleconference. At the time of filing its intervention, the intervenor must clearly indicate why the Commission should grant such a request.
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Persons requiring communications support such as assistance listening devices and sign language interpretation are requested to inform the commission at least twenty (20) days before the commencement of the public hearing so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
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EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS
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Documents are available at the local address provided in this notice and at the Commission offices and documentation centres directly involved with these applications or, upon request, within 48 hours, at any other CRTC offices and documentation centres.
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Central Building
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
1 Promenade du Portage, Room G-5
Hull, Quebec K1A 0N2
Tel: (819) 997-2429 - TDD: 994-0423
FAX: (819) 994-0218
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Metropolitan Place
99 Wyse Road, Suite 1410
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 4S5
Tel: (902) 426-7997 - TDD: 426-6997
FAX: (902) 426-2721
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405 de Maisonneuve Blvd East
2nd Floor, Suite B2300
Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5
Tel: (514) 283-6607
FAX: (514) 283-3689
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55 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 624
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2
Tel: (416) 952-9096
FAX: (416) 954-6343
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Kensington Building
275 Portage Avenue, Suite 1810
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tel: (204) 983-6306 - TDD: 983-8274
FAX: (204) 983-6317
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Cornwall Professional Building
2125 - 11th Avenue, Room 103
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3
Tel: (306) 780-3422
FAX: (306) 780-3319
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10405 Jasper Avenue, Suite 520
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4
Tel: (780) 495-3224
FAX: (780) 495-3214 |
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530-580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6
Tel: (604) 666-2111 - TDD: 666-0778
FAX: (604) 666-8322 |
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This document is available in alternative format upon request and may also be examined at the following Internet site: http://www.crtc.gc.ca
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Secretary General |