Public Accounts committee  We have, sir.

Public Accounts committee  No, I don't believe the commission's hands are tied in any way. We have a very constructive working relationship with ISED in relation to these and the development of broadband maps and ongoing coordination. We too will assist the department in the federal-provincial-territorial

Public Accounts committee  There are a number of elements packed into that question. Perhaps I'll—

Public Accounts committee  —take the last one first. You're aware, I'm sure, that there is currently a review of both the Broadcasting Act and the Telecommunications Act under way. The government established a review panel that will be making its recommendations. We've made a public submission to that pa

Public Accounts committee  Good morning, Mr. Chair. Members, I'll forgo introducing myself and my colleagues, as the chairman has already done so. We appreciate the opportunity to appear before this committee to discuss the findings of the Office of the Auditor General and to explain the CRTC's role in i

Public Accounts committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. We appreciate the opportunity to appear before this committee to discuss the findings of the Office of the Auditor General and, perhaps more important, to explain the CRTC's role in increasing connectivity for Canadians living in rural and remote areas of t

Public Accounts committee  Broadband is the critical tool we use to communicate with each other, educate and entertain ourselves, find information, apply for jobs, and do routine activities from banking to accessing health care and other government services. To be clear, then, Canadians need access to an u