Former CRTC chairman Blais appointed to Ontario Land Tribunal

TORONTO – Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor in Council has appointed former CRTC Chairman Jean-Pierre Blais as a member of the province’s land tribunal, according to a November 23 release. Blais was one of seven appointed to the position, effective November 17, that will be responsible for adjudicating matters related to land use planning, environmental and natural features and heritage protection, and issues related to valuation and compensation. A long-time civil servant and lawyer, Blais was the former chairman of the CRTC from 2012 to 2017, and was known for his consumer advocacy. Until earlier this month, he was assistant deputy minister...