CRTC standardizes documents, numbering

OTTAWA – In order to make its official documents “clearer and more consistent”, the CRTC has standardized the way it issues decisions and orders for the broadcasting and telecommunication sectors.Effective this month, the new system will “provide a clear distinction between the prospective and determination phases of the Commission’s processes” for decisions, notices of consultation, regulatory policies and orders. Also, circulars will be replaced by information bulletins. The Commission will number each document sequentially in the order they are issued under a single numbering system, meaning that each will now have its own unique number. However, broadcasting and telecom will...