As in the case of Globalive, if the CRTC decision had been respected by the government...The CRTC knew that Globalive had already paid the $442 million to the government when it announced its decision. We can assume that it did not make the decision lightly. Section 116 of the decision reads as follows:
Notwithstanding these additional changes, significant concerns remain with respect to the control in fact of Globalive by Orascom. In the present case, the record shows that Orascom, a non-Canadian holds two-thirds of Globalive's equity; is the principal source of technical expertise; and provides Globalive with access to an established wireless trademark.
First, do you think that Orascom really holds two-thirds of Globalive's equity? Second, in your view, by showing its willingness to amend the Telecommunications Act in the Speech from the Throne, does the government not admit that the order goes against the spirit of the Telecommunications Act?