Cable / Telecom News

Morin ends CRTC tenure on a high (if lengthy) note

OTTAWA – Michel Morin wrapped up his five year term as CRTC Commissioner this week with an extensive note to Commission staff highlighting his many accomplishments and contributions to the Regulator, as well as to the broadcasting and telecom system. Morin, a former Radio-Canada broadcaster who holds the distinction of penning the longest minority opinion written to date (over 50 pages), and who often proved himself quite the contrarion when on a hearing panel, wrote that he believes that he was successful in being true to the following four main principles: - The importance of adapting the regulatory framework to take better account of...