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CRTC hires new chief consumer officer and juggles the lineup under her, too

GATINEAU – CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais announced Friday that he has created a new position within the Commission: Chief Consumer Officer. It’s first CCO will be Barbara Motzney, who is currently director general, border policy and international affairs at Public Safety Canada.  Prior to joining Public Safety, she was director general of copyright policy at Canadian Heritage where she lead the introduction of two Bills to modernize Canada’s copyright legislation, and virtual and in-person national consultations on the topic. “I am pleased to announce the creation of the position of Chief Consumer Officer and the appointment of Barbara Motzney to...