Finance committee They looked at a number of different options that were put on the table at that time.
May 28th, 2012Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Finance committee Thank you very much. I'm Pamela Miller, director general of the telecommunications policy branch at Industry Canada, and with me is my colleague, Allan MacGillivray. Division 41 would amend the Telecommunications Act to make two separate sets of changes. First, the amendments in
May 28th, 2012Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Finance committee The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
May 28th, 2012Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Finance committee Yes. It has already been examined.
May 28th, 2012Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Finance committee Yes.
May 28th, 2012Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Finance committee Two years ago.
May 28th, 2012Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Finance committee Two years.
May 28th, 2012Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Finance committee The issue of foreign investment changes was looked at by the industry committee.
May 28th, 2012Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Canadian Heritage committee Yes, it would enable a broadband application.
February 2nd, 2011Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Canadian Heritage committee Indeed, and we also need to realize there is something called HSPA , which is high-speed packet access. It is available now to 96% of the Canadian population. It enables broadband access as well. With the 700-megahertz spectrum, it will enable even better high-quality service, fa
February 2nd, 2011Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Canadian Heritage committee Wireless is a lot more flexible than wireline. The problem with wireline is it's actually a terrestrial solution, so you have to dig. Wireless is more flexible, but obviously going through mountains is still a challenge. I think that's where the 700-megahertz spectrum has some pa
February 2nd, 2011Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Canadian Heritage committee I think everyone's expecting the 700-megahertz spectrum will be offering more spectrum to enable carriers to offer higher speeds, and it's going to. Generally the more spectrum you have, the more spectrum you can put into the market, and the better off consumers are going to be.
February 2nd, 2011Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Canadian Heritage committee I think what we saw introduced in the consultation was questions. The 700-megahertz spectrum has very good propagation qualities. It's excellent for rural and remote areas. We're examining how that spectrum could be used, and the types of coverage and enhanced services that could
February 2nd, 2011Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Canadian Heritage committee First I'll address the situation in your particular riding. You're in the Wild Rose riding, I understand, and there are two projects that are approved through the Broadband Canada project in your area.
February 2nd, 2011Committee meeting
Pamela Miller
Canadian Heritage committee They're just over $1.5 million, so I think you will be seeing connectivity coming to your area.
February 2nd, 2011Committee meeting
Pamela Miller