The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA), a rep for independent telecom service providers, announced Wednesday that Alice Bernier is the organization’s director of partner relations.
Bernier will “lead negotiations, finalize and administer master agreements with Canadian and international media and entertainment companies, and oversee group purchasing activities on behalf of the CCSA’s membership,” a press release said.
“With over 20 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry, Bernier brings a wealth of expertise from her leadership role at Rogers and her contributions to the growth of various media companies in recent years,” the release added.
Bernier was a former senior…
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By Ahmad Hathout
If the CRTC raises the revenue threshold for contributions to the regulator’s administration of telecom matters, it will effectively concentrate the burden on fewer providers, which is the opposite of what it has been trying to do with changes to broadcasting fees that an application to raise the threshold is partially relying upon, Bell argues.
The Independent Telecommunications Providers Association filed a Part 1 application in late April calling for the increase in the revenue threshold from $10 million to $25 million to contribute to the CRTC’s administration of the telecom regime, with an annual…
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The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance, which represents 100 independent communications companies, announced Wednesday that consultant John Roman is the organization’s new director of legal and regulatory affairs.
“With more than 14 years of dedicated experience in policy, regulation, and consulting within the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors, Roman’s extensive track record of crafting regulatory submissions, supporting Governor in Council (GIC) requests, and creating and delivering presentations for appearances at CRTC and Senate Committee hearings underscores his invaluable expertise in understanding and achieving results in the regulatory field,” a CCSA press release said.
“His involvement with licensing, mergers, pricing models, and service frameworks demonstrates his deep…
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About the CCSA
The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (“CCSA” or “Management”) is a national organization representing more than 100 independent companies providing bundled internet, TV, and telephone services to hundreds of thousands of Canadians in communities generally outside urban markets, from coast to coast to coast.
Leveraging the collective buying power of Canada’s independent communications companies, CCSA delivers to members cost savings, advocacy support, and opportunities for knowledge and information exchange. CCSA does this by helping to control their video programming and other costs, keeping them informed of changes in the industry, and ensuring government and regulatory stakeholders receive…
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SAINT JOHN, NB – The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance’s (CCSA) board of directors announced Monday the appointment of Sheri Somerville as the association’s new CEO, effective Oct. 10, 2023.
Somerville’s appointment follows Jay Thomson’s announced retirement this fall. Her hiring marks the end of a cross-country recruitment process that was overseen by Ian Stevens, CCSA HR committee chair, with support from Boyden Canada.
She brings more than 26 years of multi-sector expertise in business communications from her leadership in association management and the private sector to her new role at the CCSA, a…
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SAINT JOHN, NB – Jay Thomson, the head of the Canadian Communications Systems Alliance, will retire this fall, according to a release from the industry association representing over 100 independent internet, TV and telephone companies.
Thomson will depart following the association’s annual conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland, which will be held between September 11 and 13. The association has hired an Ottawa firm to search for his replacement, which includes an evaluation of internal and external candidates, the release said.
Thomson joined the association as CEO in 2017 and “over his six years at CCSA, he led a…
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By Brad Danks, CEO of OUTtv Media Global Inc. (OMG) (pictured above); Monika Ille, CEO APTN; and Luc Perreault, strategic advisor of Stingray Group
The Senate Transport Committee is starting its clause-by-clause review of Bill C-11, an Act to amend the Broadcasting Act. Hours of Committee time have been spent on the scope of the Bill and how it would apply to digital first creators and social media platforms. This is understandable and appropriate.
Far less time has been spent on a weakness in the Bill that will have a much more profound impact on the Canadian broadcasting system and the content Canadians can access….
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REGINA — Access Communications Co-operative’s board of directors today announced Carmela Haines (above) has been appointed the company’s new CEO effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Haines is taking over the position from Jim Deane, who announced his retirement this past June.
She has been with Access Communications since 2003 when she joined as vice-president, finance and administration. “In 2019, Carmela was promoted to Chief Operating Officer,” a press release says.
Haines has a Bachelor of Admin from the University of Regina, is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. She has…
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OTTAWA – Earlier this week, Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, passed second reading stage in the senate and was referred to the senate transport and communications committee (TRCM) for full study.
Yesterday, the committee heard from two panels of witnesses.
Robert Fenton, board chair of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind suggested several improvements that take into account people who are blind or partially sighted.
For example, he pointed out the broadcasting system needs to be more accessible. “Yes, there are set top boxes out there that talk, but they only talk after a sighted person enables them for those…
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MONT-TREMBLANT – Yesterday the Canadian Communication Systems Alliance wrapped up the main portion of its sold-out Connect 2022 conference, which had been going on for the past two days in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.
Over a dozen new members joined CCSA, Jay Thomson (above), CCSA’s CEO announced at a lunch on the first day of the event.
At a dinner last night, Thomson announced the next CCSA Connect conference will be held in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador from Sept. 11-13, 2023.
The following photos were taken over the course of Connect 2022, which featured speakers, a showcase and time to meet people and…
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