Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2009-1

In the Broadcasting sector, Decisions will set out determinations on matters such as

• applications for new licences;
• applications for licence renewals and amendments;
• applications for changes in the effective control of broadcasting undertakings;
• revocation or suspension of licences; and
• complaints concerning programming.

In the Telecom sector, Decisions will set out determinations on matters such as

• Part VII applications, including those addressing competitive disputes, review and variance of a Telecom Decision, social and consumer issues, and forbearance;
• quality of service disputes and issues; and
• revocation of international licences.

In the Broadcasting sector, Notices of Consultation will be issued for matters such as

• notices of applications received;
• notices of hearings;
• calls for applications; and
• calls for comments on policy matters and proposed amendments to regulations.

In the Telecom sector, Notices of Consultation will be issued for matters such as

• notices of hearings; and
• calls for comments on policy issues.

In the Broadcasting sector, this will include documents setting out the Commission's determinations on matters such as

• new regulatory frameworks;
• policy reviews;
• adoption of new or amended regulations;
• revisions to the lists of eligible satellite services; and
• changes to the distribution and linkage rules.

In the Telecom sector, this will include documents setting out the Commission's determinations on matters such as

• new regulatory frameworks; and
• amendments to current regulatory frameworks.

In the Broadcasting sector, Orders will be issued for matters such as

• mandatory orders;
• distribution orders;
• exemption orders; and
• broadcasting licence fees.

In the Telecom sector, Orders will be issued for matters such as

• determinations on new or revised tariffs and agreements;
• determinations concerning cost awards; and
• telecommunications fees.

For both the Broadcasting and Telecom sectors, Information Bulletins will set out new or revised procedures, practices, and guidelines (including election guidelines) for the regulated industries as well as the Commission's service standards.

In the Broadcasting sector, Information Bulletins will also be used to set out lists of applications that did not require a public process and that the Commission processed pursuant to its streamlined procedures. These applications involve transfers of ownership and changes in the effective control of broadcasting undertakings, as well as applications for amendments or extensions of deadlines.