New CRTC report tries to pinpoint impact of convergence

OTTAWA-GATINEAU - Consumers will continue to take advantage of new capabilities and platforms to access content and services, making it even more critical to understand the dynamics of convergence, according to a new report released Thursday by the CRTC.Navigating Convergence II: Charting Canadian Communications Change and Regulatory Implications identifies trends in network developments and content consumption that could disrupt traditional regulatory approaches to achieving policy objectives. Using independent research and views from CRTC stakeholders such as consumers, public-interest advocates and members of the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors, it also examines developments in technology and business models that raise important considerations for...