Yes, they could have access if they wanted. In each of the companies' territories where they have licensed spectrum, they have covered a certain portion of their population, so 98% of the population is covered within Canada, and the 90% and the 97% then apply to that footprint. It would make it easier for companies to build out as rapidly as possible by re-covering their footprint with a new technology.
On March 15th, 2012. See this statement in context.