CTS 2010: Foreign ownership, spectrum auction rules, top-of-mind for two CEOs

TORONTO – At least two top telecom executives said they’re pleased with how the federal government has been handling its telecom policy initiatives in recent months. MTS Allstream CEO Pierre Blouin and Videotron president and CEO Robert Dépatie both extended their congratulations to Industry Canada this morning during each of their keynote speeches to attendees of the Canadian Telecom Summit. MTS Allstream’s Blouin was reacting positively to Industry Canada Minister Tony Clement’s announcement at the Telecom Summit yesterday that the federal government is initiating a public consultation process into the issue of foreign investment in the telecommunications industry. “I congratulate...