Cable / Telecom News

Katz named Telecom vice chair


GATINEAU – It’s been a bit of an open secret in Ottawa but today it was made official, Len Katz is the new vice-chair (Telecommunications) at the CRTC. Also announced today was Peter Menzies’ appointment as a part-time member to the CRTC. "I am pleased that both Mr. Katz and Mr. Menzies have agreed to join the CRTC," said Heritage Minister Josée Verner in the official release. "Their vast knowledge and experience will play an important role in helping the CRTC carry out its mandate." Katz (whom Cartt.ca profiled here) has been executive director, broadcasting and telecom at the CRTC...