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LetterOttawa, 11 April 2005 File Number: 8622-T66-200503418 By fax and E-mail
(780) 493-6519
Willie Grieve Dear Mr. Grieve: Re: Application Regarding Shaw Communications Inc.'s Non-Compliance with Local Entry Rules The Commission has received an application by TELUS Communications Inc. dated 29 March 2005 filed under Part VII of the CRTC Telecommunications Rules of Procedure , requesting that the Commission issue an order directing Shaw Communications Inc. and/or its affiliates to cease and desist from marketing or offering local telephone services in Calgary or in any other exchanges until such time as it has provided evidence of its compliance with all of the obligations for competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) set out in Local Competition, Telecom Decision 97-8, 1 May 1997. The Commission notes that in Telecom Public Notice CRTC 2004-2, Regulatory framework for voice communication services using Internet Protocol , 7 April 2004 (Public Notice 2004-2), it initiated a proceeding to consider the appropriate regulatory framework for voice communication services using Internet Protocol. Whether cable companies are required to become a CLEC when they provide local VoIP services is an issue that was raised in that proceeding. Cable companies argued that they should not be obliged to become a CLEC, whereas other parties argued that cable companies should be required to become CLECs. The Commission notes that the record relating to the Public Notice 2004-2 proceeding is closed. Further, the Commission intends to release its decision in that proceeding on or before 12 May 2005 . In light of the foregoing, parties are advised that the Commission will deal with the above-noted application by TELUS following the release of its decision. At that time, the Commission will provide such further directions on procedure as may be required.
Sincerely,
Chris Seidl
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