Proposed telecom policy direction to CRTC a “largely toothless instrument”, says PIAC

CNOC largely supports the direction, asks for minor changes By Amanda OYE OTTAWA – While the government’s new proposed telecommunications policy direction for the CRTC and accompanying documents had some harsh words for the Commission, some are saying the direction does not go far enough to be able to ensure competition and foster affordable pricing in the industry. Comments submitted to the government on the proposed policy direction were due yesterday. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), a consumer rights advocacy organization, argued in its submission the proposed policy direction is “severely out of touch” with the context of telecommunications...