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This is an important part of the process -- and Canadians are clearly
anxious to have a say. If you (like me) haven't filled out this
questionnaire yet, Feb. 29 is the deadline. <br>
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<a href="https://97.ca/ekos/cwx.cgi?EN:01616R">https://97.ca/ekos/cwx.cgi?EN:01616R</a><br>
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Marita<br>
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<td>Over 15,000 Canadians respond to Let's Talk Broadband
Internet questionnaire</td>
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<td>Fri, 5 Feb 2016 20:31:56 -0400</td>
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<th nowrap="nowrap" align="RIGHT" valign="BASELINE">From: </th>
<td>Beaton <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:brian.beaton@KNET.CA"><brian.beaton@KNET.CA></a></td>
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<td>Beaton <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:brian.beaton@KNET.CA"><brian.beaton@KNET.CA></a></td>
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:FIRSTMILE@LISTSERV.UNB.CA">FIRSTMILE@LISTSERV.UNB.CA</a></td>
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<div>FYI .. From <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1028329">http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1028329</a> .. As
well, anyone is welcomed to submit a comment to the BSO hearings that
will be “on record” .. To submit a comment go to <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://services.crtc.gc.ca/pub/CommentForm/Default-Defaut.aspx?EN=2015-134&ET=N&S=A&PA=A&PT=A&PST=A&_ga=1.157403896.392797493.1454460031">https://services.crtc.gc.ca/pub/CommentForm/Default-Defaut.aspx?EN=2015-134&ET=N&S=A&PA=A&PT=A&PST=A&_ga=1.157403896.392797493.1454460031</a> ..</div>
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15,000 Canadians respond to Let's Talk Broadband Internet questionnaire</h1>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Canadians
still have time to have their say!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">January 19, 2016 – Gatineau –
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">In just 5 days, the Canadian
Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has already
received over 15,000 responses to its questionnaire on telecom
services, indicating that the topic is an important issue for many
Canadians.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">The CRTC is currently reviewing the
telecommunications services, including broadband Internet services,
offered across the country. Canadians are invited to share their views
on topics such as broadband availability, how they communicate and
service pricing by filling out a simple <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.ekos.com/crtce" style="color: rgb(120, 52, 188);">questionnaire</a>.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">As it is important to hear from
Canadians across the country on these topics, the CRTC is using both
online and more traditional methods to facilitate people’s
participation, even from individuals who are not online.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">Canadians who cannot access the
questionnaire online may call 1-877-249-CRTC (2782) to fill it out over
the phone with an agent or to request a paper copy. (A prepaid return
envelope will be supplied.) Canadians may also send a fax to
819-994-0218 to request a copy to complete and send back. The responses
to the questionnaire (online, phone, fax or mail) must be completed and
received by the CRTC <span style="font-weight: 700;">by February 29,
2016.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">Canadians who want to file
interventions or request to appear at a public hearing in April 2016
have until <span style="font-weight: 700;">February 8, 2016</span> to
inform the CRTC. They can do so by:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 11.5px;">
<li style="">filling out the <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://services.crtc.gc.ca/pub/CommentForm/Default-Defaut.aspx?lang=e&EN=2015-134&ET=N&S=A&PA=A&PT=A&PST=A&_ga=1.234238046.1758651949.1424789441"
style="color: rgb(120, 52, 188);">online form</a>;</li>
<li style="">writing to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario
K1A ON2; or</li>
<li style="">sending a fax to 819-994-0218.</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">The CRTC will be conducting focus
groups in small communities across Canada where a large percentage of
the population is underserved or unserved by modern telecommunications
services.</p>
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style="line-height: 1.1; color: inherit; margin-bottom: 11.5px; font-size: 26px; margin-top: 38px;">Quick
Facts</h2>
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<li style="">The CRTC initiated a review of basic telecommunications
services in April 2015.</li>
<li style="">The CRTC is reviewing the telecommunications services
available in Canada in order to be in step with Canadians’ current and
future needs.</li>
<li style="">Currently, basic telecommunications services include:
<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
<li style="">capability to connect to the Internet via low-speed
data transmission at local rates;</li>
<li style="">individual line local touch-tone service;</li>
<li style="">access to the long distance network,
operator/directory assistance services, enhanced calling features and
privacy protection features, emergency services, voice message relay
service; and</li>
<li style="">a printed copy of the current local telephone
directory upon request.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="">The CRTC’s current policy was established in 1999 and
reviewed in 2011.</li>
<li style="">Canadians are invited to fill out a questionnaire to
help the CRTC shape the future of telecommunications services in Canada.</li>
<li style="">The CRTC received nearly 10,000 responses in the first
24 hours after making the questionnaire available on Thursday, January
14.</li>
<li style="">The CRTC has not made any decision regarding possible
outcomes of this process.</li>
<li style="">The CRTC is holding a public hearing on these issues
starting April 11, 2016 in Gatineau, Québec.</li>
</ul>
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<blockquote
style="border-left: 5px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); margin: 0px 0px 23px; padding: 11.5px 23px;">
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">“The fact that many Canadians have
responded so quickly tells us that our review of telecom services is
timely, necessary and important. We look forward to hearing from even
more people as we consider the services that Canadians need to fully
participate in the digital economy. We have worked to make the process
as simple as possible. So no matter where you live, we hope to hear
from you.”</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">- Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman and CEO, CRTC</p>
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Links</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2015/2015-134.htm"
style="color: rgb(120, 52, 188);">Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC
2015-134 - Review of basic telecommunications services</a> <br style="">
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2015/2015-134-3.htm"
style="color: rgb(120, 52, 188);">Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC
2015-134-3</a> <br style="">
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.ekos.com/crtce"
style="color: rgb(120, 52, 188);">Questionnaire</a> <br style="">
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.crtc.gc.ca/talkbroadband"
style="color: rgb(120, 52, 188);">Let’s Talk Broadband Internet! Web
page</a> <br style="">
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCcFpDHP-Z4"
style="color: rgb(120, 52, 188);">Have your say! CRTC Video</a></p>
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