Whether you have been following the proposed Order under the Telecommunications Act or not, this article is an interesting read!
The proposed directive order to the CRTC would impact the policy objectives of the Telecommunications Act. Specifically, “the Proposed Policy Direction moves away from this laissez faire approach to one which mandates the CRTC to engage in regulatory measures that will “promote competition, affordability, consumer interests and innovation.” There are no less than four references to “affordability” in the new Direction and three express references to “consumers” or “consumer interests.” Moreover, rather than promoting “market forces,” the Proposed Policy Direction focuses on the existence of “market power” and the need for the Commission to adopt measures that foster affordability and lower prices in such circumstances.” (Zolf).
The proposed order can be found here: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf11484.html
And the article commenting on the tabling of this Order can be found here: http://www.mondaq.com/canada/x/789644/Telecommunications+Mobile+Cable+Communications/The+Federal+Government+Signals+a+New+Policy+Approach+for+the+CRTC