Iit's actually the satellite company, and the rules that apply to the satellite industry are those that apply generally to all telecommunications carriers. And in the legislation there are effectively three requirements: the company that is the carrier has to have no less than 80% voting shares held by Canadians; the board of directors must be composed of 80% Canadians, as a minimum; and the company must be controlled in fact by Canadians.
On May 5th, 2010. See this statement in context.