Ian Scott was confirmed as the new Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) chairman earlier this week, and so far, reaction from the telecommunications industry has been mixed.
Mark Goldberg, an independent telecom analyst, believes that the appointment of the new CRTC chair is “tremendous,” especially given his experience.
“With his experience in such a wide variety of industry segments, from satellite cable and traditional telephones, to wireless and broadcast, as well as serving the remote north for high speed Internet services, this is someone who has the technical and policy skills from both government and industry perspective, and it’s just refreshing to have that type of talent leading the CRTC,” Goldberg tells IT World Canada.
Scott is a telecom industry veteran who has previously worked at the CRTC and the Competition Bureau, following a stint as the director of regulatory affairs at satellite communications provider Telesat Holdings Inc. His past also includes executive positions at Call-Net Enterprises and the Canadian Cable Television Association.
Mandy Kovacs – IT World Canada – July 20, 2017.
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