Contrary to your assertion, the CRTC is not holding back on a decision related to the television public proceeding due the recent ... purchase of CanW

File 482117: CRTC request that the two matters not be dealt with independently of each other.
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Neil,

Thank you for taking the time to contact the CRTC expressing your concerns over the recent television hearings.

The CRTC is currently reviewing the material presented to the Commission during the fall public proceedings and will issue a decision in due course. Contrary to your assertion, the CRTC is not holding back on a decision related to the television public proceeding due the recent media coverage of the purchase of Canwest. I would like to point out that the CRTC has not received any application by Shaw for the purchase of Canwest at this time. The two matters will be dealt with independently of each other.

I trust this information will assist you.

Regards, CRTC, Client Services
Winnipeg1-877-249-2782



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Reference number: 482117 Thank you for contacting the CRTC. This is an automatic confirmation that we have received your message. If a further response is required, we should contact you within 10 working days. We apologize in advance for any delay that may be caused by the high volume of correspondence received in the Commission. If your request is urgent, for example, if it involves the disconnection of your telephone service, please contact Client Services toll-free at 1-877-249-2782 and provide the above-mentioned Reference Number. If you use a TDD, you can reach us toll-free at 1-877-909-2782. To reply or to add to your submission click here http://www.crtc.gc.ca/rapidsccm/landing.asp?lang=E&caseid=482117&key=40591.9244114583 This is the information included in your message. Industry of interest/concern: Television Type of message: Question Your Message: Conflict of interest for CRTC. Unfair of CRTC to delay their ruling on copyright for local tv stations signals, and pay-fo-use-system, a market based pay structure for-channel content; till after Shaw buys CanWest's TV assets.Obviously the Cable companies, Shaw specifically owes back payments for selling CanWest and Atlantis TV signals. Copyright infringement. The CRTC not issuing a decision on copyright of TV signals has in part created the CanWest Chapter 11. It is fraud for the CRTC to hold off on its signals decisioin till after CanWest sold off. The CRTC has a duty to makes its pay per signal decision before the Shaw TV sale can be approved.I wish to have a file number for this complaint. Thank you.