Telecom Policy Review Panel invites submissions

The Canadian Telecommunications Policy Review Panel has released a consultation paper with 106 questions covering a range of issues concerning telecom policy, regulation, and the adoption of advanced information and communications technologies. Interested stakeholders have until August 15th to comment, followed by a 30 day period to reply to the submissions of other parties. The Review Panel's goal is to develop recommendations that will provide the best long-term telecommunications policy and regulatory framework for the benefit of all Canadians. It has been asked to deliver its report by the end of 2005.