Others would have to say that. My legal adviser points out that in the act itself, section 16 says, “A Canadian carrier is eligible to operate as a telecommunications common carrier if it is a Canadian-owned and controlled corporation incorporated or continued under the laws of Canada or a province.” What the government has the right to do is define what “Canadian” means under this provision. Under the Telecommunications Act, as distinct from the Broadcasting Act, the provision is in here; it is they who determine what is Canadian, and they have the right to do that.
On October 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.