GATINEAU – Christianne M. Laizner is the new full-time telecommunications vice-chairperson at the CRTC, a role that she has held on interim basis since last July.
Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly announced Laizner’s appointment early Thursday. Her five year term will officially begin on July 17, 2018, making her the first female vice-chairperson of telecommunications in the CRTC’s 50-year history.
Laizner (pictured) first joined the CRTC in 2010 as general counsel, telecommunications before being named the Commission’s senior general counsel in 2013, and then executive director of the CRTC legal sector. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 1982 and holds an LL.B. from Western University and a B.A. (Hons) from McGill University.
"Our Government is very pleased to announce the appointment of the CRTC's first woman Vice-Chairperson (Telecommunications)”, said Minister Joly, in a statement. “The proven leadership displayed by Ms. Laizner during her tenure as Interim Vice-Chairperson shows that she is the right person for the job. With her extensive experience in the industry, Canadians can be confident that she will continue to serve their interests in implementing a strong vision for the CRTC."
