ASL – Submission requirements summary
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Summary of Submission Requirements for Applications
What must my submission contain?
- Completed Application Form. If no form exists for your type of application write a formal letter addressed to the CRTC Secretary General.
- Your contact information
- Explanation of what you want the CRTC to do (i.e. change a specified policy or make a ruling)
- Facts/Evidence you want the CRTC to consider in its decision
- List of parties you served (sending your document to the required parties)
When is the deadline to file it?
- No Deadline
How do I send it?
- Electronically using your GC Key Account
- Ask CRTC's Client Services if you need another method (i.e. mail, fax, etc.)
- For more information see: Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2010-453
Who do I need to serve?
- Any party that will be significantly impacted by the final decision
Note: They must receive a copy of the document on or before the day you file it with the CRTC
What record do I need to keep?
- Keep a copy of your application
- Keep proof the CRTC received your application (i.e. GCKey confirmation number) for 180 days after the day it was filed.
Summary of Submission Requirements for Interventions
What must my submission contain?
- Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General.
- For Oral hearing also indicate if you wish to appear and make a presentation in person, and if any accommodations are needed etc.
- Your contact information
- Explanation of your arguments, comments, or questions and any supporting documentation
- List of parties you served
When is the deadline to file it?
- Before the deadline listed in the All Public Proceedings Open for Comment webpage or in the Notice of Consultation
(Usually 30 days after the Application is posted on the CRTC Website)
How do I send it?
- Electronically using the webform in the proceeding's public record.
- Ask CRTC's Client Services if you need another method (i.e. mail, fax, etc.)
- Confidential documents must be filed using your GCKey Account
Who do I need to serve?
- The Applicant (if applicable)
What record do I need to keep?
- Keep a copy of your intervention
- Keep proof the CRTC and the applicant received your comment for 180 days after the day it was filed.
Summary of Submission Requirements for Replies
What must my submission contain?
- Response to points made in other party's comments/responses
- Your arguments supporting or arguing the facts presented by other parties
Note: Do not introduce new points unless approved by the CRTC
When is the deadline to file it?
- Before the deadline listed in the All Public Proceedings Open for Comment webpage or in the Notice of Consultation
(Applicants usually have 10 days to reply after the comment/ response is posted on the CRTC website)
How do I send it?
- For Applicants: Electronically using your GCKey Account
- For parties: Electronically using the webform in the proceeding's public record.
- Ask CRTC's Client Services if you need another method (i.e. mail, fax, etc.)
Who do I need to serve?
- Any intervener of the comments you are replying to.
What record do I need to keep?
- Keep a copy of your reply
- Keep proof that the CRTC and Intervener(s) received your comment for 180 days after the day it was filed.
Summary of Submission Requirements for Procedural Requests
What must my submission contain?
- Complete a formal letter addressed to the CRTC Secretary General
- Explanation of what procedure you want changed at the proceeding and what you want the CRTC to do (i.e. deadline extension, document disclosure, etc.)
When is the deadline to file it?
- As soon as possible
How do I send it?
- Electronically using your GCKey Account
- Ask CRTC's Client Services if you need another method (i.e. mail, fax, etc.)
Who do I need to serve?
- Serve all appropriate parties
- For disclosure requests serve the author of the document that you want disclosed
What record do I need to keep?
- Keep a copy of your request
- Keep proof the CRTC received your request (i.e. GCKey confirmation number) for 180 days after the day it was filed.
This video is intended for Canadians that use American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary language. Verify the content of your submission and make sure it follows all the applicable rules and guidelines.
For more information, see the ASL - Roadmap to CRTC processes
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