[*] [Fwd: CRTC seeks comments on the new Commissioner for Complaints for Telecom...]

[John Lange]

Some people on this list may be interested in sending in comments to the
CRTC on this.

Regards,

John

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> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:24:06 -0400
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> CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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> Transmitted by CNW Group on : August 22, 2007 14:00
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> CRTC seeks comments on the new Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services
> 
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> 	    OTTAWA and GATINEAU, Aug. 22 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Radio-television
> and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today issued a public notice asking
> for input on the nature, governance, structure and mandate of the Commissioner
> for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS).
> 	    In April 2007, the federal government called on the telecommunications
> industry to establish an independent, industry-funded agency to resolve
> complaints from consumers and small businesses. This new agency (the CCTS) was
> set up by industry members on a provisional basis and began operations on
> July 23, 2007. On that same date, the agency's founding members filed a
> proposal with the CRTC describing its organization, which the Commission will
> consider during a public consultation starting on November 14, 2007, in
> Gatineau.
> 	    In a second public notice issued today, the Commission called for
> comments on its intention to delegate its powers to investigate complaints
> arising from unsolicited telemarketing calls. During the public consultation
> on the CCTS, the Commission will hear views as to whether it should delegate
> its investigative powers regarding such complaints to this agency.
> 	    Interested parties are invited to submit their comments on either or both
> of these issues by October 1, 2007. They may do so by filling out the online
> form, or by writing to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2,
> or by fax, at 819-994-0218.
> 
> 	    The CRTC
> 
> 	    The CRTC is an independent, public authority that regulates and
> supervises broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada.
> 
> 	    Reference documents:
> 
> 	    Telecom Public Notice CRTC 2007-15,
> 	    http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/whatsnew.htm
> 
> 	    Telecom Public Notice CRTC 2007-16,
> 	    http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/whatsnew.htm
> 
> 	    Follow-up to Order in Council C.P. 2007-0533,
> 	    http://www.crtc.gc.ca/PartVII/eng/2007/8638/c12_200710914.htm
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> -30-
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> /For further information: Media Relations: MediaRelations
> (http://support.crtc.gc.ca/CRTCSubmissionMU/forms/Mediarelations.aspx?lang=e),
> (819) 997-9403, Fax: (819) 997-4245; General Inquiries: (819) 997-0313, TDD:
> (819) 994-0423, Fax: (819) 994-0218, Toll-free No.: 1-877-249-2782, TDD -
> Toll-free No. 1-877-909-2782, On-line services
> (http://support.crtc.gc.ca/crtcsubmissionmu/forms/main.aspx?lang=e); Copies of
> today's documents are available through our Internet site
> (http://www.crtc.gc.ca) or by contacting the documentation centre of any CRTC
> office. These documents are available in alternative format upon request/
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