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4 weeks, 1 day ago in General Comments

Mr. Hennessy has a "bee in his bonnet" http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/crtc-chief-tries-to-clear-the-air-over-broadband/article1468534/ The CRTC defends it's release of the new report on Navigating Convergence: Charting Canadian Communications Change and Regulatory Implications. Mr. Hennessy cries foul. Looks like things are about to get interesting.
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1 month ago in General Comments

This is concerning. The CRTC may have found a way of restoring it's regulatory powers for Telecom. http://mhgoldberg.com/blog/?p=3201&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mhgoldberg%2FGDKU+%28Telecom+Trends%29&utm_content=Twitter
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1 month ago in General Comments

Alex B. is golden!!! Yahoo!!!!!! Now only if all our Telecom providers will focus on bringing home the gold.
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1 month ago in General Comments

Look who's getting to work finally. The CRTC releases a report on "Navigating Convergence: Charting Canadian Communications Change and Regulatory Implications" That's going to take me the weekend to get through. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/publications/reports/rp1002.htm#t372
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1 month, 1 week ago in General Comments

A conversation with Chris Robbins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXS7-KFG3MY&feature=player_embedded# Canada needs to catch up.
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1 month, 1 week ago in General Comments

Hi Guys! Long time no talk. So how's the conversation so far? I just got a Private Message on Howard's Forum from my good old friend Rock Jock. He reminded me about this forum so I thought I would pop in and say hi. By the way, just ...
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2 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

I too had a Bell Canada Rep.call me. Apparently they are calling everyone that switched to Wind. Thank-you Wind for bringing change to the cell phone industry.
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I know that I have been really quiet lately, but I have been here all the time. I just wanted to focus my energies where it mattered. My personal lobbying to the powers that be. To all those that took the time to do the same. Congradulations!!! It was public ...
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3 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

RJ... You still didn't answer my direct question. I am waiting.
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3 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

RJ... Did I call you Michael last night??? WOW!!! It must have been last... I just happened to have been on the phone with a friend of mine, Michael and he just happens to be on the Telus network. I must have Micael Hennessy on the brain. THAT'S A ...
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Hey RockJock. I got home early. Are you around???
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Hey RockJock. I got home early. Are you around???
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Hey RockJock, where are you??? I want to chat. I have a question on some technical stuff. Maybe you can assist me.
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Hey RockJock I have some FRIENDLY advice.
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

@ Conan1 - This is the number for Industry Canada (613) 995-9001 I transposed the last 4 numbers of his constituency office in Ottawa with the last one. OOOOPS!!! Sorry guys.
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

Mr. Jim Johannsson, if you come back I promise not to be too hard on you. I do have some questions for you. I hope you can answer them for me. Maybe you can help clear some things up that has kind of been bothering me.
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

This was a good post Vishal. Hear what BNN has to say about Globalive's situation. http://watch.bnn.ca/squeezeplay/november-2009/squeezeplay-november-26-2009/#clip239899
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Is it just me? How many of you feel like you are watching a really bad movie? I mean give me a break. The spin coming from the incumbents is that it's all about foreign ownership and then you have the other new entrants jumping on the band wagan ...
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Part 3 - I admire Sir John A. MacDonald, not just because he happens to be in my family tree through my father's side of the family, or the fact that he was Canada's first Prime Minister, but because of his vision. When he built the railroad his vision ...
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is part 2 for the benefit of new ones.The incumbents need to come into reality. They think that high ARPU (average revenue per user) does not necessarily equal high prices - http://www.cbc.ca/technology/technology-blog/2009/10/a_cellphone_by_any_other_name.html The incumbents say Canadians simply like to talk ...
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

This is for the benefit of new ones to this site. There is a lot of confusing media reports. But here's the story from the beginning. Konrad von Finckenstein, the head of the CRTC, has an obvious bias and that could not have be demonstrated better in the CRTC ...
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3 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

Is it just me? How many of you feel like you are watching a really bad movie? I mean give me a break. The spin coming from the incumbents is that it's all about foreign ownership and then you have the other new entrants jumping on the band wagan ...
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I suggest everyone comment on this writer's piece. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/globalive-no-ad-hoc-exceptions/article1377974/ He is obviously bias. Everyone should let the writer know how they feel.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is what I am thinking. I am probably going to make some changes....I'll take suggestions. This is my 8th email to you today. After trying to digest your response on this matter it has come to my attention that you don't have your facts straight. In ...
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in General Comments

Just wondering if anyone got a response back from Mr. Masse and if they did, what do you think about it?
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I suggest we flood Mr. Layton and Mr. Masse with emails. I sent about 6 emails so far. Windsor is a place that desparately needs jobs and here they are biting the hand that feeds them. I suggest saying actions speak louder than words and pointing out what Globalive/Wind ...
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in General Comments

@Kurolap - 17 more views and I get my new song.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is for the benefit of those that still wish to write letters. This is a new one I am working on. The decision that the CRTC rendered on the unprecedented review of Globalive's ownership and control, it is without a doubt, made based on an opinion and not ...
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in General Comments

There was a very good point made by a member named Arbalister. He refered to the CRTC's decision. The CRTC's decision is without a doubt made based on an opinion and not law or rules. Konrad von Finckenstein went out of his way to set a precedent and ...
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAnRWQLygSM&NR=1 This is part 2 of the same debate. I knew he would sell out. That was even before I saw this debate. Canada...this is not the vision. Why did you sell spectrum to this guy?
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in General Comments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugJajZxtUQI I knew I smelled a rat with Public Mobile. Listen to this guy. I mean...What?
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_h18AOKQ6s&NR=1 This is part 2 of history in the making. There's a comment in here that made me laugh out loud for real. I often have used the expression, "Arm Chair Athlete" when people voice opinions. This is just too much.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGNxKR0dnUM This video is from 2005. I am calling it history in the making.
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3 months, 4 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This was the letter that was sent. I made a few tweeks. Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I have sent you several emails and so far I have gotten only generic responses. I am hoping that this one reaches you. I admire Sir John A. MacDonald, not just because he happens ...
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3 months, 4 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This post is for the benefit of people that are still interested in writing letters to MP's, ect.... This is a draft of what I'm sending next. Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I admire Sir John A. MacDonald, not just because he happens to me in my family tree ...
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3 months, 4 weeks ago in General Comments

How to detect if you have a severe case of optimism. First let's look at the clinical deffinition. If you suffer from optimism that means you have a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome ...
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3 months, 4 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.reuters.com/article/PBLSHG/idUSN1851759220091118 Now this is new worth reporting! Well done guys! mccans couldn't figure out the tynyurl thing....ooops
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4 months ago in General Comments

As a random act of kindness today...I am going to give Konrad von Finckenstein the benefit of the doubt. I have been very critical of him because of not implementing policy direction and how he cowers to the incumbents, however, today I will say that it was because he ...
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4 months ago in General Comments

Konrad von Finckenstein made this comment when dealing with broadcasters and cable guys. He tore a stip out of them saying, "We are talking about money. You're make this sound like a religious crusade,” “I don't know why you two don't realize it's in your long-run ...
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4 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is a good email. It shows you where the government's head is, but the challenges they face. I'll write her back telling her basically I feel her pain and how they have to relook at how the incumbents can stall/paralyze the process. Don't stop emailing ...
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4 months ago in General Comments

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/business/15price.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&emc=eta1 I found this article interesting, but I still say when billions are being made, they are doing more than trying to make sure they cover costs. The article makes the point that all a ...
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4 months ago in General Comments

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/technology-blog/2009/10/a_cellphone_by_any_other_name.html When will the big 3 come into reality. They think that high ARPU does not necessarily equal high prices - Canadians simply like to talk a lot, despite all the free calls they get on their landlines, so therefore they end ...
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4 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

We are being heard. Hello Tammy, Thank you for your note to Mark Holland. Please allow me to assure you that Mark is aware of considerations by the CRTC on many serious matters that are provoking public outrage. For Mark, the issue ought to be about protecting consumer first. In ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is another email I've sent out just to encourage the doubters. Dear Mr. Holland, I am happy to see that the Honorable Tony Clement has given stakeholder's until the 18th to submit comments that they haven't already submitted. Also, I have received encouraging responses that indicate ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

This is encouraging! My MP is talking to everyone. Even if you aren't getting responses from the MP's you're writing to, they are listening. November 10, 2009 Tammy Flores Ajax, Ontario Dear Ms. Flores, On behalf of Mr. Rathgeber, we acknowledge receipt of the copy of your ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/09/11/rogers-requests-foreign-ownership-hearing-into-public-mobile-and-dave-wireless/ Someone posted this link earlier. It is from September, but it makes a valid thought to consider. The incumbents will try to stop every new entrant, big or small. I have to follow up on this article from September...but don't think ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

Just thought I would post this to encourage you not to give up. Goodday, On behalf of the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue, I would like to thank you for your correspondence received on october 7th, 2009. Please be assured that your concerns will be given careful consideration ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/11/04/terence-corcoran-ottawa-must-fix-wireless-mess.aspx This is the link to Terence Cocoran's November 4th, 2009 article in the National Post where he is basically asking the same thing I've been asking. If a telecom policy review panel recommended removing foreign ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

salinger posted this link http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/09/11/rogers-requests-foreign-ownership-hearing-into-public-mobile-and-dave-wireless/ I would encourage everyone to read it. Wind Mobile is not the only new entrant the big 3 are trying to stop.
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4 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

Wind Mobile is the 2nd mouse. The story goes like this. 2 Mice get caught in cream. The 1st mouse gives up and drowns.....the 2nd mouse struggles so much that it turns the cream into butter and crawls out.
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4 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

"Let endurance have it's work complete..." When problems occur we tend to focus on the problem. We get so caught up in the problem that we trap ourselves in a box. We have to step back and look at the bigger picture...see the forest despite the trees...think ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is a translated version from french to english. I am going to try my french (which I am not very good at) to respond to this MP. Hello. On behalf of Madame Claude DeBellefeuille, MP for Beauharnois-Salaberry, Deputy Whip of the Bloc Quebecois, I acknowledge receipt of your letter ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainCabinetCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E This is where everyone in the Ministry is....you know what to do.
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/senmemb/senate/isenator.asp?Language=E This is where you will find all Canadian Senator's.
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainMPsCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E This is where you will find all 304 Members of Parliament. Start emailing, faxing and snail mailing.
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Let's face it: Canadians are a rare breed. The Official Canadian Temperature Conversion Chart 50° Fahrenheit (10° C) Californians shiver uncontrollably. Canadians plant gardens. 35° Fahrenheit (1.6° C) Italian Cars won't start . Canadians drive with the windows down . 32° Fahrenheit (0° C) American water freezes . Canadian water ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Alberta is on board! This is a message to some that browse this site......you know who you are. Construction chicks are a rare breed. We can be the toughest, meanest (read between the lines) people you have ever encountered. You're going to have to come up with something ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Please know that your e-mail message has been received in the Prime Minister's Office and that your comments have been noted. Our office always welcomes hearing from correspondents and being made aware of their views. Thank you for writing. Just curious, is this the same message you all have ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

sna had a great suggestion. Email the CRTC http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/contact.htm
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

The Heritage Office is now getting the message. Keep emailing. A third call for Konrad von Finckenstein to resign! "The Heart of the Beast" is the Canadian people! Dear Family & Friends, Below is three letters that I have sent to my MP, Tony Clement, James Moore and the Prime Minister ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I just got an email from my MPP (Provincial) and I didn't even send him a letter. Guys.......it's working, people are taking notice. Get those letters rolling.
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/technology/companies/article.jsp?content=20091123_10007_10007 Totally awesome link!!!! Konrad von Finckenstein the heart of the beast is the Canadian people. Clement could heed the March 2006 final report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel, which recommended that the federal Cabinet be given the ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Just to let you all know......Globe and Mail has my comments posted now.
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Here's my response to my local MP. To the Honorable Mark Holland, Thank-you so much for your quick response. Since 2006 the government issued a Policy Direction that required the CRTC to rely as much as possible on market forces to achieve the policy objectives of the Telecom Act ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I think I am touching someone's eyeball. The Globe and Mail had a new article today talking about ...... Globalive. I decided to post my letter and my MP's response, then they closed it for comments. It took all of 10 minutes for them to close the comment section ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Good news. This was the response from my MP's office. We are on to something folks. My suggestion is to lean more towards von Finckenstein's resignation. I am going to think up my response to Mr. Holland. I'll post it later. Hello Tammy, Thank you very much ...
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4 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.bnn.ca/news/13462.html Great interview Tony. Go get them!
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4 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/minstr/moore/cntct/index-eng.cfm Add the Heritage Minister to your letters at the above link.
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4 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. -Joshua J. Marine
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4 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is what I am sending the PM and Mr. Clement. I am also forwarding it to all my friends and family, urging them to write in the same manner. Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I am writing to urge you, as a fellow Canadian, to call for the resignation of ...
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4 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ENG/NEWS/SPEECHES/2007/s070613.htm Last post on this speach (promise).....Keep in mind the attitudes that exist in government and the CRTC when I say this.......the head makes a plea for more funding....makes all the points I already said.....then goes ...
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4 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ENG/NEWS/SPEECHES/2007/s070613.htm Getting back to CRTC head's speach of what he finds intriguing.....was Hank and Mary's (lawyers Bell and Telus hired) proposal to move authority for spectrum licensing from Industry Canada to the Commission. Now folks I am ...
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4 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ENG/NEWS/SPEECHES/2007/s070613.htm To help breath life into this long speach......this is my take. The current head of the CRTC's response to the governements clearly defined push/direction to them.... CRTC's head agrees that the Telecom Act has to ...
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4 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

Since June 2007. The government has made it crystal clear that it wants the CRTC to push ahead as quickly as possible toward more reliance on market forces in telecom. The drive is for less and “smarter” regulation, and what is meant by this was clearly expressed in the policy ...
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4 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. -Joshua J. Marine
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4 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

In the Province of Ontario, in 2010, they will review their Policy Statement. I would make the suggestion that every municipality put aside land for cell phone towers to service their communities and I would look into every other province you plan to launch in and get it into their ...
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Thank-you for bringing competition to Canada. Ian from Seaboard made the illustration of WIND being like the Canadian Men's Hockey Team. That's positive. Now bring home the gold!!!

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From Brock Road out to Salem on the 401 reception is spotty. Westney and Bayly, Salem and Bayly, Kingston and Hiway 2, Westney and Hiway 2... spotty coverage.

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Congradulations!!! All the best on the next launch.

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Sounds great! Love the positive spirit!

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They were just complaining about how fast that course was. My heart goes out to the family.

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Here's to a smooth launch in Ottawa and Edmonton!

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You've got to check out some of the comments in the Globe and Mail http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/telus-profit-falls-45/article1465725/ Very interesting.

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http://www.thestar.com/business/earnings/article/764468--telus-profit-falls-45-per-cent-as-wireless-competition-heats-up This is the link for those that are interested. Soooooooo much is making sense now. This trend can be avoided if they would jump on the WINDs of change.

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So tell me Trottie, how well do you know RJ? WIND has only just begun... I am the "gal you love to hate", but really the majority of your market are people just like me so you jump on me you jump on them, even in the sub world.

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I respect your opinion on that JustAWiseGuy, but I see things differently.

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Hey World Traveler, I'm with you there. We need some attention in AJAX!!! Although the Tech's have been very helpful to me, we do need some tweeking because the signal is very week and anything north of Hiway 2 is still the AWAY zone. So your post gets my vote.

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I just read some guy's (callmejim)thread on HF saying the same thing. He refered to WINDY's comment in this particular thread. WINDY accused me of attacking you which wasn't true. I have respect for you, I just see things differently is all. What is worse about callmejim's thread is that he's being slanderous saying Tammy is a WIND plant... LMAO. Anyway so far I haven't seen any evidence of what you are claiming, however, I do say that this is WIND's site and as such, they have the right to remove anything they feel is outside of their community guidelines ...

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Epicurien it is a simple pleasure isn't it? I remember when I first strated using my BlackBerry. It made quite the difference. I'm using this HTC Maple that has a pull system instead of push. It took a while to get use to.

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JustAWiseGuy both the CRTC and the government said that WIND/Globalive is legally Canadian. There was a disconnect between the government and the CRTC on "control otherwise". The Minister said he didn't have to change policy to come to his conclusion, whereas the CRTC went out of its way to rule on a very shady, subjective ground of defacto law. At the urging of Telus the CRTC was able to implement framework to have a public hearing that was never done before, when they couldn't implement the government's policy for how many years? I think the Minister is more credible than ...

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JustAWiseGuy I say this with respect. The CRTC's job is to implement government policy, not act like a renegade and do it's own thing. No matter what government is in power, no matter how you feel about the policy... that's the CRTC's job. If what you are suggesting, is that it's OK for them to be a renegade. I don't think that's OK. To illustrate, there's a new program on TV called, Undercover Boss, it's where the CEO's of huge corporations go undercover for one week and work at a different job everyday to see how their policies are being ...

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JustAWiseGuys says, "A government politician comes in at the last minute to allow Wind into the market over-ruling everything including the laws that are in place claiming that it will never be done again stating he's doing it for competition,then turns around by not allowing disclosure where he claims this is justice although he is basically hiding evidence " Now for those that know what I have been saying from the beginning was that the CRTC was not implementing government policy. I simply came on here today with positive information that the CRTC is finally getting to work on implementing ...

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BTW I think Mr. H. and I are more like frenemies...

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OH Mr. H... OH yeah... he's my buddy alright LMAO... So Mr. H. actually heard Mr. Clement say what Shoephone was talking about? Be careful cause I don't think Mr. H. wants to stand behind that.

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OK Trottie this is what you said, "the meeting mr cement had at a certain company with a certain user on here and the HF where he said something that has caused quite a stir"... Who's my buddy? I don't have a clue of what you are talking about.

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Trottie it went from that conspiracy in that thread to WIND not wanting to be in Quebec. You guys are truly undying. Anyway let's just focus on bringing Canada back into its former glory.

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If you can't provide links then what you say simple is a lot of wishy washy, mumble jumbo... of course this is not what you want to hear, however, if you feel your case is rock solid please present it in a comprehensive manner, otherwise we are really wasting our time. Trottie that's funny "the wrath of a sub monger". Like I said to RockJock, I would like to see a truce. Let's all focus on making Canada a leader in the wireless world again.

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Trottie I don't appreciate your tone. It's very disrespectful and deflects from the issues. Please provide the links you claim has been provided as proof.

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Where these not your words 26 minutes ago, "When connections, money and political contributions get in the picture you get the realities of the market place."... if you have proof that this exists please provide it otherwise it is a claim that you can't defend. Please refrain from demeaning remarks if you choose to converse with me. It really is childish. If you want a conversation about the issue, then let's talk, but be mature please.

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This was a post by Ahmad... I think this is a voice of reason in this particular case because JustAWiseGuy you still have not presented facts. Ahmad 10 minutes ago ... keep in mind that the CRTC concurred that the ownership structure is LEGAL! The government would have never interfered to approve an illegal operation! The CRTC, in my humble opinion, actually acted against the benefit of Canadian consumers contradicting their obligation and duty when they hindered Wind operations citing problems with "defacto" control which is highly subjective because again, the key word here is LEGAL! The only beneficiaries to ...

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Ahmad... the voice of reason.

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TBR if you have proof that your claim exists then by all means please present the facts. I am willing to take a look at it. However, if you are just speculating on events, that doesn't hold much weight. I am on the side of competition. I want change in the wireless industry. The incumbents are resisting that change and it's sad really. JustAWiseGuy please give me the facts behind your claim and I will gladly look at what you are saying. But the facts remain that the government's policy has not been implement and Konrad von Finckenstein is on ...

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JustAWiseGuy it is not that I don't understand logic. I said I didn't understand your logic. However I see a slight common ground we have. The feeling of both the CRTC and the government being open and honest. I would suggest a time line to implement government direction is in order. That way in the future when the government's policy is for more competition, there will be less room for the incumbents to try to control the situation.

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Trottie, no offense, but you still are leaving out those 2 very important factors in favor of going back to everyone knew there was a process. I didn't deny that people knew there was a process, however, the process was changed to a public process something that was never done before in the history of telecom. You still did not address why the CRTC hasn't implemented the Government's policy directions either. So no one is deny that the process existed. The problem was that the processed was changed for no apparent reason other than the incumbents not wanted the competition...

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OK Trottie, here' my problem with that logic. In the most simple terms. Assets = Liabilites + Owner Equity. Assets are what is owned. Now the cash injection goes under WIND because it is in the form of a loan which goes under Orascom... the shares Orascom holds are non-voting shares. Every loan eventually gets paid back. So tell me, where is the "controlled otherwise". If I have a mortgage on a commercial property most banks will only give 50-60%, however, you can get private loans that may be a higher interest rate, but will give you as much as ...

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Yes Trottie however you keep leaving out 2 points. 1) The fact that the CRTC has not implemented policy direction and 2) the "process" as you call it was changed from the normal process. Do you recall that Telus was the first to write a letter to the CRTC to have a public process? That had never in the history of Telecom been done before. What did the CRTC do? Implemented the framework to do it. They couldn't implement regulation for the policy directions, but on a dime, it could implement the framework to honor Telus' request. Your right something ...

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JustAWiseGuy it's very hard to follow your logic in your post. I think the topic in the article speaks to Public Mobile's wanting a definition to what "controlled otherwise" means. I think the topic of debate stems back the last few years. There seems to be too many political adgendas. Regardless how you feel about a government's policies, a regulatory body is to implement those policies in the spirit they were written. The problem is that the CRTC has refused to implement policy direction and has chosen it's own course of regulation. That helps no one when you have a ...

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@Canadianman16 you hit the nail on the head. Mr. Clement said he wasn't changing policy. That's my point. The CRTC is to implement government policy and has not been since at least 2007. There is a disconnect between the 2 bodies. Both have a political adgenda. The government has it's policies and although the CRTC's job is to implement those policies and regulate in the spirit of those policies, the CRTC has chosen to be a renegade and promote it's own adgenda which favors stakeholders.

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@Canadianman16 I can understand wanting a clear definition of "otherwised controlled", but I think the government is simply defaulting back to it's original decision when it gave WIND the OK to operate in Canada. Both the Industry Minister and the Justice Minister told when to make changes in their structure and then said WIND was Canadian. It was the CRTC, that decided to listen to the incumbents definition of otherwise control. The CRTC is to regulate in the spirit the policy was written, obviously there is a disconnect between the 2 bodies. Let's have it all out in the open.

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Droidhacker - If you have a plan with the incumbents where incoming calls are free... it depends where you are for it to be free. If your local calling area number is in the 416 and you are in Oshawa and someone calls you... there is no roaming, but they ding you Long Distance on an incoming call. It is truly a sad state of affairs. In my younger years I spent about 5 weeks in Sweden and I absolutely loved the concept of not being charged on incoming calls. When I tried to explain to my friends that all ...

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I should add now I understand why RockJock contacted me like as if trouble was brewing. You guys really need to focus on making Canada lead the world again in wireless.

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You are a classic Trottie. Now I understand what has been happening to this site lately... with all the negative people that have popped in. You don't think I know what you guys are up to. The conspiracy theories will never over rule logic and you are completely confusing the issue. Transparency needs to be from both parties. The problem is that both have a political adgenda and as long as that exists there will never be transparency because both have their understanding motivated by different factors. Do I think there should be a solid definition of "otherwise controlled"? Sure. ...

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Thanks for posting on your blog. It's nice to know that the company is keeping up with the conversation that taking place in the community. I wish you success in Ottawa, Edmonton and Vancover.

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There is a lot of buzz....that can't be under estimated. Let's hope cabinet sees the forest, despite the trees and over rules CRTC's decision. The trees being foreign money/ownership, rules and what ever other band wagon people are jumping on that is against what Canadians truly want. The forest being Canada's disadvantage on the global market. The bigger picture is that Canadians want more bang for their buck. We aren't getting that with the status quo. If a begger in India can stop begging to answer his cell or some dude on a donkey can be seen talking on his ...

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OMG......yesterday was the first time I glanced your site and today was the first time I actually had a chance to read it.....experience it. I can't believe how much it resonates with me. I absolutely LOVE those 3 videos. HILARIOUS!!!! It really highlights what I have been thinking for a while. To see it animated.......ooooppps my interest is showing. Who thought telecommunications could be my new distraction?

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I hear you. I've been saying that for a long time. They tell you what you need instead of what would you like? Or how about this one? Has "Customer Retention" rewarded you for your loyalty lately. I hope that Wind Mobile does not have a "Customer Retention" department. That would just be annoying. I believe in the philosophy that if you are truly providing what the customer wants, you don't need to retain them because they won't go anywhere.

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Totally annoying!!! How stupid do they think people are? It's not like they really offer you anything substantial considering you bought an insurance and 3 phones in a roll were "water damaged" to which I say.......how can that be......to then be sold another phone that they try to lock you in for 3 more years......and oh yeah......you hate the plan they offered you to begin with.

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Listen to Lawerance on BNN. There's a point in law when you over rule a precendent in Telecom with precedents in transportation and broadcast. I wouldn't be quick to jump to that conclusion.

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http://watch.bnn.ca/trading-day/october-2009/trading-day-october-30-2009/#clip229737

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You call customer service @ head office thinking they will refund you the $80.00 because you are a good customer and they don't want to lose you.......only to be told that they don't have any control over the retailers and that the refund of the $80.00 has to come from them and they suggest you speak with the store manager. Now you are ready to use bad language.......but as Canadians are generally respectful....you bite your tongue and say OK. You speak to the manager.....who is a little fish in a big pond......but has an ego problem and needs for feel ...

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You call customer service @ head office to complain. Your call is escalated and you are sent to the "Customer Retension" department that tells you that because you were with them for so long they can give you X amount of dollars towards a new phone. You still want the original $80.00 for the insurance back because the amount they were giving you towards the new phone didn't cover the total cost considering they were going to still lock you in for 3 more years and you are thinking the phone should be free if you want me for 3 ...

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The beginning part of my long story was about how I ended up purchasing 4 phones, but it didn't post. The first phone went because I was in Muskoka and the driver of the boat decided to jump some wakes and my phone went for a swim with the fish. But it was floating.....so we fished it out. Took it back to the cottage, took the case off, took the battery out.........thought it was a good thing because I'm supposed to be relaxing anyway and no one is going to bug me. Start the phone when I got back to ...

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Great idea. I suggest more do the same. Be positive! Don't forget it was the government that was OK with the structure to begin with......it's the head of the CRTC that wants to put his legal foot print in the sand.......Dude's got an ego problem and his new word......"Precendential"..... for the precendent it's trying to set. Dude's not just trying to upset the fruit basket, but invent new words too.

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Just a suggestion.....you might add....how as Canadians we truly feel that the CRTC head's ego is getting in the way of his judgment. Wanting to set a precedent he overturned a Telecom precedent in favor of precendents set in Broadcast and Transportation because he felt defacto was more defined in those decisions. This guy has an impressive resume. He was appointed as Chairman of the CRTC on January 25, 2007. Over the course of a career in the public service that began in 1973, he has held a number of senior positions and acquired broad experience in the areas of ...

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I forget to mention it is notes from the CRTC head's address at the Telecom Summit. So he's now bogging down the process because of his ego. Doesn't look good on a man with such an impressive resume.

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Dude you are on the wrong site.

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LOL.......that's my grandfather that I love very much....my grandmother died September 1st who was my anchor in life and this was after the funeral. Preception is in the eye of the beholder.......I'll change the pic. But don't think all is lost yet. I think the lawyers are going to have fun with this one.

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Made the change. This is me volunteering at a kids craft table. Far cry from Anna Nicole Smith. LOL.

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Blade.....I suggest when you write the PM, ect...... to call for his resignation or to dissolve the CRTC...... keep in mind that the head of the CRTC wanted to move control of licensing to the CRTC and away from the government. In light of this decision....the control of the CRTC should be questioned.

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Absolutely!!!!

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Thanks. I try. Make sure you email all your family and friends with the info to send to the PM and Mr. Clement. With the world of telecommunications.......let's show these guys how to get things done.

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That's why you need to tell the government to show them who has the authority.

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Good idea......let's add the Heritage Minister, James Moore to the list to email.

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Thanks.

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http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ENG/NEWS/SPEECHES/2007/s070613.htm Check out some of my posts regarding the June 2007 Telecom Summit where Mr. von Finckenstein gives a speach. You'll love it. Check out my suggestion on what to write your MP, the Heritage Minister, Tony Clement and the Prime Minister. Let's get this party started!

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Love it!!!!!!!!

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No problem. Make sure you send the letter to your MP, Tony Clement, The Heritage Minister and the Prime Minister. Email all you friends and family to do the same.

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Rockjock........you need to get your head out of the sand. You are missing the forest for the trees. All this talk about foreign ownership, foreign money, wages and how long you have to work to pay for a product, coverage, competitive advatange, rules, ect.... are very important, but are only the trees that make up the forest. The forest in this case is the telecom industry. If you look at it from a global perspective, Canada is at a disadvantage. So you can pass the buck back and forth...it's legislation's fault, it's CRTC's fault, it's Globalive's fault, it's the big ...

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Rockjock........you need to get your head out of the sand. You are missing the forest for the trees. Nagravi.......do not confuse the forest for the trees. All this talk about foreign ownership, foreign money, wages and how long you have to work to pay for a product, coverage, competitive advatange, rules, ect.... are very important, but are only the trees that make up the forest. The forest in this case is the telecom industry. If you look at it from a global perspective, Canada is at a disadvantage. So you can pass the buck back and forth...it's legislation's fault, it's ...

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Rockjock........you need to get your head out of the sand. You are missing the forest for the trees. All this talk about foreign ownership, foreign money, wages and how long you have to work to pay for a product, coverage, competitive advatange, rules, ect.... are very important, but are only the trees that make up the forest. The forest in this case is the telecom industry. If you look at it from a global perspective, Canada is at a disadvantage. So you can pass the buck back and forth...it's legislation's fault, it's CRTC's fault, it's Globalive's fault, it's the big ...

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Rockjock........you need to get your head out of the sand. You are missing the forest for the trees. All this talk about foreign ownership, foreign money, wages and how long you have to work to pay for a product, coverage, competitive advatange, rules, ect.... are very important, but are only the trees that make up the forest. The forest in this case is the telecom industry. If you look at it from a global perspective, Canada is at a disadvantage. So you can pass the buck back and forth...it's legislation's fault, it's CRTC's fault, it's Globalive's fault, it's the big ...

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I think they should put it on cabinet and let them call for the resignation of Mr. von Feinckenstein or dissolve the CRTC. After all, this decision is in clear contrast to the direction the government gave the CRTC in the June 2007 Summit. The government told them to be less intrusive and get the job done. Industry Canada gave Globalive its blessing and the CRTC is undermining governments authority. I think Mr. von Feinckensteins impressive resume and life experience has gone to his head on this one folks.

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Better yet....if the governement is not ready for that challenge......they can call for Mr. von Feincsteins resignation. Do not have the time to set up a site for that (I have eaten up a lot of time since the weekend on this and have to get back to my work), but it is an alternative that would be more palitable.

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I have to tell you this story ss...it's funny. I had a cousin that flew into Toronto from the east coast and I was talking him and his wife back to the airport....there was this guy......not going to mention any names.... he was trying to catch a flight into the US because he was going to see his family for the first time in a while and just asked me to take one of his bags so he didn't have to go through customs. He looked respectable, I joked about the whole 911 thing, looked through his bag and kept ...

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The lawyers are going to have fun with this one.

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Rockjock.....my most recent post speaks volumes. You are not seeing the bigger picture. Just in from dictionary.com: Word History: A cynic may be pardoned for thinking that this is a dog's life. The Greek word kunikos, from which cynic comes, was originally an adjective meaning "doglike," from kuōn, "dog." The word was probably applied to the Cynic philosophers because of the nickname kuōn given to Diogenes of Sinope, the prototypical Cynic. He is reported to have been seen barking in public, urinating on the leg of a table............The first use of the word recorded in English, in a work published ...

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I am not the person you want to be on the opposite side of.

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My most recent post speaks volumes. You are missing the bigger picture. Just in from dictionary.com: Word History: A cynic may be pardoned for thinking that this is a dog's life. The Greek word kunikos, from which cynic comes, was originally an adjective meaning "doglike," from kuōn, "dog." The word was probably applied to the Cynic philosophers because of the nickname kuōn given to Diogenes of Sinope, the prototypical Cynic. He is reported to have been seen barking in public, urinating on the leg of a table............The first use of the word recorded in English, in a work published from ...

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Thanks for some thoughts. Trust me....my response to my MP will be inclusive. Just have to think about it and I'm trying to work.

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Thanks. Who could have known that having a pet peeve could be so distracting? I have to admit that I am loving it. I never shy away from a challenge.

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It's all good. Don't let it bother you. Keep sending your letters calling for the head of the CRTC's resignation. The most 4 important are your MP, the Heritage Minister, Tony Clement and the Prime Minister. The big 3 are crying that jobs and services are at stake......they are going to blow things porportion. Don't under estimate the power you emails to the government. The CRTC is not taking their direction. Remember the Canadian consumer has to come first.

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WHAT EVER

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COOL!

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That's totally awesome!!! I didn't even get a response from them. Fantastic!!!

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That's totally awesome!!! Keep those letters/pleas going. If there is a call for the head of CRTC's resignation over this.......maybe that'll be all that is needed.

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That's totally awesome!!! I think they hear us loud and clear, there's no doubt about that.

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This is weird.....I got an interesting call from my telephone company today and another call from another company, re: long distance.......but spoke directly about my telephone company. I haven't gotten calls like that before.

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Nuckhead......thanks. The talent being tapped into can not be under estimated. If I remember correctly........ in Tony's most recent interview I posted.......he mentioned how Orascom had twice the population of Canada as subscribers. They rank 15 in the world and have an amazing track record setting up wireless companies. The Wind Brand has like 10 years of experience in Europe. Yak Communications has about 10 years of experience. Why do you think the big 3 are so agressively opposing this company? It's because they know they are in for a rude awaken. Go Globalive! Go Globalive!

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Awesome!

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You must have been reading my mind. I was just emailing everyone there. LOL

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Ouch!!! Just curious........how long ago? Just another example of how the consumer is last and the stakeholder's interests are first.

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My comments are posted today.

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Let me reassure you.......I am more concerned about the bigger picture. I am attacking this from a wireless angle......but like I've been saying all the while.......there is a bigger picture. The CRTC is trying to "put its legal footprint in the sand" (quote by Lawerance from BNN) not just in wireless but across all areas. Think about it for a second. The decisions they are making is going to affect our pocket book and drive up the profits for companies that already make billions. Examples......internet "throttling"...... guys we live in a democracy not a dictatorship; TV tax........they want you to ...

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Let me reasure you.....Wind Mobile will launch. There is a bigger picture here. The CRTC has been drawing a line in the sand since 2006. They are making a mockery out of our government's authority. Our government will act.....they will act immediately.

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I want to encourage everyone to see the bigger picture here. Since 2006 the CRTC has been drawing a line in sand. Konrad von Finckenstein is concerned about leaving a "legal footprint in the sand" (quote by Lawerance from BNN). This most recent decision has challenged the governments authority. It's time for the government to act immediately.

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Forgot to say......totally awesome ss.....

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RimNat-N900....click on my name and my ideas/comments, ect... will come up. There is the initial letter I sent, a letter I received from my MP and my response to my MP. I also forwarded these letter to the Prime Minister, Tony Clement and James Moore (The Heritage Minister). Add to your letter about how Clement can heed the March 2006 final report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel that recommended the Federal Cabinet be given authority to waive foreign telecom ownership restrictions when appropiate. Stress how Konrad von Finckenstein is making a mockery out of the government's authority ...

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You've got to be kidding me. You're joking, right?

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Keep it going guys. Let the government know that the heart of the beast is the Canadian people.

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Aethor.......you are missing the picture. You are not telling the CRTC.....you are telling the govenment that you realize as a normal citizen that it is clear to see that the CRTC is challenging the government's authority. That my friend is the heart of the beast. The regular, ordinary citizens letting the govenment know that we feel their pain and we are encouraging them to act.

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You people really don't get it. When I said you're kidding me.....you're joking me.......I said in meaning.......you guys have thick skulls and I can't seem to get through to you the bigger picture.

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In the March 2006 final report of the federal report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel......it recommended that the federal cabinet be given the authority to waive foreign telecom ownership restrictions when appropiate. You can't get a more appropiate time than now. The CRTC has drawn a line in the sand and is challenging the government's authority. My suggestion is that you look at my posts and write a letter to the Prime Minister, Tony Clement, James Moore and your local MP to call for Konrad von Finckenstein's resignation.

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Just a reminder.......email all your friends and family your letters and encourage them to write as well.

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Thanks......sometimes I just want to shake someone. But you are right.

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sl.......you see it very clearly.

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My MPP made me aware of Finance Minister Dwight Duncan's statement on the Ontario Economic Outlook for 2009-2010........just stuff.

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Aethor.......you catch more flies with honey. The government already approved of WIND...the CRTC is challenging the governement's authority. Michie.....keep positive.....keep the letters rolling.......email all you friends and family to do the same......this will work.

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But Dave et all are not WIND. Orascom has a succeful track record, setting up wireless companies. The number of subscribers double the population of Canada. That kind of experience that is being tapped into scars the begebers out of the "incumbents". They know that WIND will give them a run for their money. Why do you think this is getting so political? The incumbents next will start threaten our services and jobs. Trust me guys........stay the course. We must see the bigger picture and make sure the story is told.

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The WIND brand has 10 years of experience in Europe. The bigger picture thomas 11 is not the profit......it is the ability to be a national brand. Dave et al........hmmmmm....I don't see them in the spot light at the moment. I'm not saying that there's not more competition to come. Point is the bigger picture......CRTC called an unprecedented public review.....against what the government already gave their blessing on. Read between the lines. The only adversaries in the public review were stakeholder's.........this stakeholder's first with the CRTC has to stop. It's about what do Canadian's want. Do we want the CRTC ...

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Twitter is pretty cool. Keep moving forward. It'll all be a wash in the end.

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Mccans......you are awesome!!!! I am still spliting my guts.

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It doesn't work. arghhhhhh

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Alright ArunPillai.......that is how to get things done!

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Tony.....keep chasing it...it is in your reach.

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The pin and the other number.......I have a World Edition......could that be the problem.

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It takes more muscles to frown than to smile. A friend of mine that is a doctor confirmed it (LOL). Be positive and do not under estimate what your letters are doing.

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hahaha ...... OK then. My bad.

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mccans......great idea. I've been going on their websites and emailing everyone there. Especially email those that write the articles.

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voodoo3.........great idea!

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Good eye ss........I just sent the link to my sister in Alberta. I told her and her friends to email this guy. Get the message out Nationally.

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Hey sis. Thanks for joining us. The feds need to see this is a national issue. I'll give you lots of details later, but in the meantime click on my name.......get yourself up to speed with what it happening. I need a solid. I need someone in BC. Get them to email me first. I'll take care of the east coast. Construction chicks rock!

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Don't worry. I got a plan that will shake things up.

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You guys have to understand that the spin doctors are at work. I just caught an interview with the CFO ??? of Telus. They are spinning the story. Keep putting the presure on these news agencies as well because I noticed that the Globe and Mail shut down the comment section again. Do an emailing blitz. It's not just going to come from Ontario guys.......it has to happen Nationally. Get the story told.

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http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Telcos+gain+little+Globalive+decision/2180709/story.html Hey sis......email this guy........use the template I emailed you. Tell him the story, he's smart enough to recognize how embarrassing it was to Industry Canada. Let him know Alberta wants this. Get your friends and family to do the same.

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I've sent through hotmail.........I'm going to start faxing too and snail mail. I'll post some ideas later.

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Hey kooldude........love your enthusiasm.......my MP is not interested in dissolving the CRTC.......most in parliament aren't........but calling for von Finckenstein's resignation because of the embarrasment he caused the government........that's where it'll hurt. What ever it takes........get the message out. Awesome job!!!!!

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It is very distracting.....it really started out as a pet peeve. I am bothered by the boldness of the CRTC and how they think Canadians are stupid. I don't like when people tell me what I need. I think I am capable enough to figure out that one for myself. I don't like to be force fed anything. If a company comes along that is truly listening to what Canadians want.......and implement them.....that's a rare thing. Also, I made a promise to my cell phone provider that made me buy 4 phones and locked me into contracts that I didn't ...

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Actually, I hear they are hiring.......I'm involved in a few projects I have to finish at the moment.......maybe I'll apply........thanks ROCKJOCK for such a great idea!!!

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ss........you have the right stuff!

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Clumpen......I love your spirit. They probably mentioned broadband becauese the world of telecom is changing. von Finckenstein is trying to have broadcast and telecom governed under the same .... I'm not to up to snuff on the pro's or con's of that yet...but the fact that he wants it and used a broadcast example of defacto over a telecom one bothers me and I am sure it bothers the governement as well. The big 3 and the CRTC are threatened to go take their case to court to be heard.....there is a bigger picture. I encouage you to click on ...

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NOT AT ALL!!! WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! I meant I like that you are not giving up ss. Get the message out. Make them understand. Transportation Minister.....now that's interesting.....that's another battle at another time for me. LOL

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Michie......Awesome!!!!!!! I'm going to post a list of suggestions. I encourage you to do what you can.

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Konrad von Finckenstein asked......"Where's the heart of the beast?" when referring to control of Globalive.........Canadian's are tough, thickskinned people......we are the heart of the beast. Canadians want the CRTC's hand out of our pocket. The CRTC under the control of the big 3 ........ they forget that Canadians come first. This stakeholder's first attitude can be stopped if Canadians ban together and let them know that we have had enough. If we are tough enough to endure Canadian winters.......this is a piece of cake.

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I think I should have put that under general comments........ooops!!!

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WOW!!!!!! Lots of details......great piece.

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Globalive has not failed. This is but a hiccup in the road. If you listen to the spin the big 3 have the media put on it.........OK everyone is entitled to their opinion......but if you read between the lines and see what the governments goals are (which reflect more correctly the Canadian peoples view) .......... I'm just encouraging Canadians to support this effort. Canadians are strong enough to put the CRTC in their place because the CRTC is supposed to be working for us, not the stakeholder's. The decisions that the CRTC has been making in the past few years ...

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Hey Rockjock......some people seem to have a problem with Egyptians...I would say get over it because Canada is a multi cultural society and welcomes people across the globe. There is a lot of Canadian Egyptians. The fact that Orascom wants to invest here should also be welcomed with open arms.......and yes I like humus, taboli, fatush, kebe and a whole lot of middle eastern dishes.......you should try it.....tastes good!!!

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pay2talk......just wait and see what is going to happen. I hope you are at the edge of your seat.

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pay2talk....I love your spirit. Trust me.....I am not sitting around....Globalive isn't either. You need to get everyone you know involved. You have to help them see that it will protect their pocket book in the long run. We need everyone from the east to the west to speak up. I spoke to people in the east. Do you have any idea how frustrated they are about things? They want change and although it will take time for Wind to launch there, they can't wait for it to happen. I spoke to people in the west. It is the same thing. ...

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By the way.....my service provider phone me again. This is twice in a few days. hmmmmm I wonder about that.

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Absolutely agree. Send faxes too.

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They wanted to drop the $2.00 extra fee for me on my internet. I politely asked, "What about the rest of Canada?" This is an interesting drama folks. Keep emailing, keep snail mailing, keep faxing.........all people in government.......heck go Provincially as well......don't forget the media. It's working people.....it's working. How many of you get a call from your service provider twice within a few days trying to save you money? They know we aren't going to stop.

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I'll keep that to myself for now......but it is funny! They should have listened to me when I tried to reason with them over the whole insurance incedent and made me buy 4 phones.

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Clumpen........that's exactly the right approach with the NDP. You are hilarious. Love the change your underpants thing. So BC is calling!!!! Awesome........don't worry, your ripples will turn into waves.

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Trottie.....Rockjock..........you aren't going to know what hit you!

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PattiB........you're awesome. It'll take a while for Wind to launch there....but they are coming. Click on my name......get caught up to speed on what is happening and start those letters rolling.

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Forgot to say.....start emailing, snail mailing, faxing......heck even call them if you want.

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Thanks Blade!

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A pessimist is a person who habitually sees or anticipates the worst or is disposed to be gloomy. Synonyms: a downer; a cynic; a party pooper; a complainer Antonyms:optimist or a believer I much perfer to be an optimist or a believer, you just feel better and you will always have a smile on your face.

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GTaGRIP is not even original. He must have commented on the globe and mail site because I told people to get a grip there. Don't pay any attention to it Blade.

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Chris 125..good point.

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mccans.........your videos are very entertaining. Don't stop posting them.

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Keep the pressure on them to fly straight!

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I never did put my numbers on that list. I could see through it from the beginning.

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I wish there we could use smiley central right now. That was funny.

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Gotta love being Canadian.....Eh?

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Thanks ss for another person to contact.

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AWESOME!!!!!!! I'll send her a second and a third letter. She'll start a fire!!!!!!!

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saidah......I would say sooner rather than later.

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It will cost me about $900.00 to quit...... and my bill is as high as $525.00 some months.....I am very looking forward to change. I figure I'll save the money I pay to break my contract by making the change.

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This is how I opened my most recent letter to her. I sent you a letter yesterday, but I feel like you will truly understand what I am trying to express. I have been frustrated with the CRTC for some time and it's most recent decision on Globalive's application has pushed me too far. The government needs to stand up and do something and although I am from Ontario......I think your voice should be heard for all Canadians.

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I should have added not just crawls out.....but crawls out on top.

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Did you read Terence Corcoran's piece, "Ottawa Must Fix Wireless Mess"? The government gives policy direction....the CRTC is suppose to implement......not make excuses to pad the pockets of their friends. And pulling the whole Yasser Arrafat thing.....people aren't as stupid as you think they are...that spin will never fly.

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What do you say of the fact that since 2006 the government has given crystal clear direction to the CRTC and the CRTC did nothing but stall and makes excuses since and have been coming out with outrageous rulings not just in telecom, but internet, cable, ect... and is now threatening that the stakeholder's are going to take their case to federal court re:broadcast and telecom under one act. That my dear friend is where the true story lies, not in some hyped up BS playing on peoples sensitivities. You will deffinately lose with that because people are smater than ...

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ss....I couldn't find it on that link posted either. This whole arguement about a fair playing field.........tell me.....is it required to run the process co-incident with the Industry Canada hearing? The answer to that question is NO. The CRTC head, Konrad von Finckenstein wants to put his legal footprint in the sand with this ruling and for that he should lose his job. People are sick and tired of everyone dipping into their pockets. You want to talk about fairness. Where's the fairness for the Canadian consumer? Honestly, I don't care about the stakeholder's or their feelings on fairness when ...

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Absolutely positive! I don't think I have been so convinced of something in my whole entire life.

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One last thought.......since 2006 changes where supposed to be made to the "law" but the proper way to express that is that the government made crystal clear direction to the CRTC for less & "smarter" regulation and spoke of the drama continuing as a major shift was occurring in the telecom world...saying the technological & regulatory ground was moving under our feet. The government made crystal clear to the CRTC that you wanted regulation in the least intrusive manner necessary to get the job done, but Mr. von Finckenstein had a problem with implementation and went on to say what ...

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That's Konrad von Finckenstein spoke of the drama, ect.....

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I can't stop laughing!!! mccans you have a gift.

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Dude......you're grasping........get over it already.

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That's exactly it Chris125......they send their trolls in to shake the tree and see what drops. They are losing this one because the Canadian people need to hear about what's really going on and their spin on things.....people can see right through it.

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I'm looking forward to see what they are offering. I'm pumped!!!

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Johnn......you do have a point and I am in agreement. But this is a democracy......freedom of speech and all. Personally I would rather take a more respectful approach to the whole process.....after all it should be there for us......I think people are just getting frustrated and are finding creative ways of expressing that.

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Patience.........patience......very politely respond with your point and see where it goes.

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I have full confidence when there is something to be said, it will be said.

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beniamino...I am sorry to hear that you feel that way. I encourage you not to give up. What looks bad today will seem a joke tomorrow. I don't believe the government can afford the embarrassment of not doing something about this situation. The CRTC is really making a mockery out of them and the big 3 think they are running the show at this point. Trust me.....the direction is to continue sending your letters because once all parties know how Canadians feel.....they will all want to represent their people properly.

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I posted you link salinger........good eye.

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I do realize that there are alot of automated responses.....but that doesn't mean that the messge isn't getting through. Today is the 9th.......they referred to the 7th in the letter.......that's good enough for me to realize they are listening. All you have to do is email them again to make your point. It will be heard.

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When I tried to click the link there was nothing there and the memeber said you had to pay for it...give me a break.

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Good point!!!!!! That is funny. I forgot we are in November. Too many things happening. Anyhow........it's all good. I already sent another email.

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Antagonize:to act in opposition to; oppose. Synonyms: irritate, annoy, alienate, estrange. Antonyms: agree, aid, help. Don't let it shake you. Just do the opposite. Silence is golden at this point. There's a troll that just popped up a few hours ago trying to antagonize. Ignore, keep focused where it matters.

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It has a ring to it doesn't it.

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http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/09/11/rogers-requests-foreign-ownership-hearing-into-public-mobile-and-dave-wireless/ The incumbents will try to stop even them. I have to follow up on this article from September...but don't think that by the time they are ready to launch...the same won't happen to them.

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Well thought out points......but the stakeholder's are making it hard to be friends right now.

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Vishal....good point. I'll look into it. In the meantime.......make sure everyone in cabinet is getting the message.

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I think one wants to be careful about making accusations. The last thing Canada needs is for foreign investors to run away because of unfounded views.

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I am here...just thinking.

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I have gotten A LOT of positve responses from friends and family about this issue. I know they are getting involved across Canada. I think this one is a done deal guys. Be patient.

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The have 90 days to do something ss. Just watch what happens.......this is a good thing.

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I'm working on a new letter.....I'll post it later.

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Minister Tony Clement said in his letter that he wants further submissions other than what they already submitted. He's just being "fair"....... I wouldn't read too much into it. Just wait and see what happens, the fact that he is taking the initiative on this is a good thing. Every one in cabinet has to hear Canadians loud and clear.

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Vishal.....the big boys already started to claim ownership infringments with the other players. If they win on this one, they will pick apart the others as well.

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Thanks salinger.....I couldn't remember who posted it, I thought it was good enough to repost to remind people that the incumbents will pick everyone of the new entrants apart and even if they claim that there is more competition.......they will try to stop them to.

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All I can say is ...... we shall see what happens. It has nothing to do with hopes....you need to understand the way things work. I have full confidence that Members of Parliament are listening and they will all do what is in the best interest of Canadians, not the stakeholder's.

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There will be. Globalive has 90 days to decide what it is going to do. I think that because the Honorable Tony Clement is taking the initiative here.......that's positive. All I can say is just wait and see and in the meantime don't let up letting people know.

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Aethor.....I hear you loud and clear. Since 2006 the government issued a Policy Direction that required the CRTC to rely as much as possible on market forces to achieve the policy objectives of the Telecom Act. Mr. von Finckenstein in 2007 repeated how crystal clear the government's direction was for less & "smarter" regulation and spoke of the drama continuing as a major shift was occurring in the telecom world...saying the technological & regulatory ground was moving under our feet. The government made crystal clear to the CRTC that it wanted regulation in the least intrusive manner necessary to get ...

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That's the ticket np!

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Again Aethor........I hear you loud and clear. The Honorable Tony Clement could heed the March 2006 final report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel......which recommended that the federal cabinet be given the authority to waive foreign telecom ownership restrictions when appropriate. I can't see a more appropriate time than now. Konrad von Finckenstein needs to see that the heart of the beast is the Canadian people, not stakeholder's. The CRTC has drawn a line in the sand with this "precedential" ruling. The CRTC is challenging the government's authority and I say it's time to show them who is ...

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I wouldn't be too quick to say that. Let's face it....people are just frustrated and they want to see some action.

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Since 2006 the government issued a Policy Direction that required the CRTC to rely as much as possible on market forces to achieve the policy objectives of the Telecom Act. Mr. von Finckenstein in 2007 repeated how crystal clear the government's direction was for less & "smarter" regulation and spoke of the drama continuing as a major shift was occurring in the telecom world...saying the technological & regulatory ground was moving under our feet. The government made crystal clear to the CRTC that it wanted regulation in the least intrusive manner necessary to get the job done, but Mr. von ...

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Further more the Honorable Tony Clement could heed the March 2006 final report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel......which recommended that the federal cabinet be given the authority to waive foreign telecom ownership restrictions when appropriate. I can't see a more appropriate time than now. Konrad von Finckenstein needs to see that the heart of the beast is the Canadian people, not stakeholder's. The CRTC has drawn a line in the sand with is "precedential" ruling. The CRTC is challenging the government's authority and I say it's time to show them who is the boss and who really ...

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anonymous....another view of the situation is that the government gave Globalive the licenses keeping in line with it's Policy Direction and The Telecommunications Policy Review Pannel.

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LOL......it was Leo Decaprio's (not sure of the spelling) father on "Catch me if you can", didn't know the guys name at the time.....but I thought it was an appropiate post for the situation.

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Don't think it was Mr. Walken.....Leo's name was Frank ........ he used different last names.....Anyhow...it's when his father gave the speech talking about his struggles to make it to where he was at that time. Just thought it was a good comparison .

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Trying to turn an international situation into a wireless conversation......OK I'll play. What would you say about any other business that may or may not do business in North Korea? Let's say Hyundai for example. Here's something from CNN October 19th, 2009. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/19/nkorea.hyun.korea/index.html Hyundai is one of the fastest growing selling cars in Canada. What about former British army troop commander, Briton Roger Barrett? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3558283.stm this link is from April 2004. He set up consultancy firms and at his cocktail dinners in Bejing they ask if he is selling Nuclear Weapons......of course that is ridiculous. He likens North Korea to ...

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I guess I'll have to remember to figure out the name of the person who quotes before I post. LOL

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Something is coming down the pipe....I'm sure it's keeping a lot on the edge of their seat waiting to see what's going to happen. Let's see what Tony Clement does after the 18th.

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That's a creative way of expressing how much we pay for our cell phones.

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You'll turn cream into butter and climb out on top. LOL- Christopher Walken (so I am told)

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I think you're better off asking why the CRTC is not implementing government directions.

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http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/09/11/rogers-requests-foreign-ownership-hearing-into-public-mobile-and-dave-wireless/ I think if the incumbents get away with this they will pick apart the others as well.

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It's an exageration....do you have a humorous side?

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I believe that the government will intervene on this one. They want to keep in line with their Policy Directions since 2006.

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Rockjock said something positve...wow....a WIND of change perhaps? Or is it wishful thinking on my part?

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I just answered my own question Greece has 180% penetration rate. Thanks for listening.

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I have a question for you Trottie. What was the penetration rate in that country? Because I know there is money to be made here in Canada. With the penetration rate being 65%... as a matter of fact I heard one of the guys from Orascom saying that the goal was to raise that penetration rate to 100% so there is money to be made here. Why would they pull out when there is potential for so much money to be made?

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Your response only avoids my question. What are your motivations behind your continuing to post about Orascom? What is it that you think you need to get across to people on WIND's site?

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I have to ask you what your motivations are JustAWiseGuy? I can't believe you are still going on with this. What is it you want to get across? What's the purpose because I can't believe how you just keep going and going and going.

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Well I had a conversation with my nieces and nephews for over an hour last night while I was shopping last night after work. Never had any issues until I was close to the edge of coverage, but I expected that. What's happening?

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That's one of the greatest things about living here in Canada. We have freedom of thought. I don't have to buy into your propaganda and I can think for myself how I interpret what's happening. Thank God I am Canadian.

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I am not frustrated at all. I'm actually glad the story is being told. There's not much I can do for your confusion between optimism and fantasy OR for how you think ideals on a web-site will do nothing. That just makes me wonder why you are even here posting? So now you want to talk about their network? OK... let's have a conversation about that. I am a customer and have seen improvements in coverage and heard that they are putting up approximately 10 towers/day in the areas they launched in and they are about to launch in Ottawa ...

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Don't start name calling because you are frustrated JustAWiseGuy, it deminishes anything you may say. Like Bambi says, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." The government official, The Honorable Tony Clement, absolutely did not say this was a one time deal. He said the ruling was specific to the facts in the case. There is a huge differnce between a one time deal and a ruling specific to the facts in the case. The CRTC and the Government agreed on the "legal ownership" Globalive is a Canadian company. They differed on "control in fact"... weather ...

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Here'a another press release where Minister Clement clearly and in plain language explains where the CRTC and the government differed on. http://watch.bnn.ca/trading-day/december-2009/trading-day-december-11-2009/#clip245269

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Then he is quoted as saying "This is and should be a subjective test, so it is possible that two branches of government could reasonably come to two different conclusions," Mr. Clement said, noting he consulted with provincial government prior to issuing his decision. Like I said from the beginning. The problem is that the CRTC and government are at odds. It has nothing to do with a hidden agenda.

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This is what I heard was said. I did not hear him say that he made an allowance. http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2329655 "We have concluded through normal review that Globalive meets the Canadian ownership and control requirements,"He said the decision is effective immediately, and was based on legal facts of the ownership structure – and should not be interpreted as a signal of pending changes to the country's rules governing foreign investment."Let me emphasize – this variance is specific to the facts of this case and is based on the application of Canadian ownership and control requirements to these particular facts. The government ...

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This Feb. 10/10 article claims over 12,000 subscribers so far. http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/02/10/wind-claims-their-plans-save-you-2193-over-3-years/

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JustAWiseGuy says, "Finckenstein was acting properly without any power grab and the Government was forcing him to make the decision they wanted when finally they had to over-rule" Konrad von Finckenstein absolutely was out of line because he was pushing his own agenda and making a point that Broadcast and Telecom should be regulated under one body. The government is not hiding anything. You are free to read it's policy here http://www.telecomreview.ca/eic/site/tprp-gecrt.nsf/eng/Home and The Telecommunications Act is here http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/T-3.4/ Nothing is hidden. If WIND is deleting posts/threads it is because they fall outside of their community guidelines. I am not ...

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I think you are too much into conspiracy theories dude. What kind of rational is "force individuals to act like robots with meaningless opinions"... if that's rational thinking, then I have to think deeply about what the world has come to.

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I might even add here that Public Mobile's defense for wanting clarification sounds to be the same as the CRTC's stance of creating uncertainty is unacceptable in a marketplace where investment decisions often depend on the regulatory framework that will apply. Now you can spin as much as you want JustAWiseGuy, but there is more to this than meets the eye and the government has nothing to do with it.

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Here we go again. I find this article actually interesting because Mr. von Finckenstein went out of his way to use a precedent set in Broadcast over one in Telecom when he made his controversial ruling on Globalive. The CRTC is just posturing to try and make it look like they actually have the consumer's interest at heart. I think the merging of Broadcast with Telecom is a power grab. An excuse to regulate more under the guise of protecting our heritage. Konrad von Finckenstein has been posturing about merging Broadcast with Telecom since 2008. In his speech at the ...

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That's your opinion. You are bias here because you don't support WIND and you are on their website preaching your insanity so don't tell me about credibility because I think you lost that after post 100.

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Excuse me JustAWiseGuy, but after reading your endless posts, I have seen your comments go from irrational/illogical to completely insane. No offense, but in the spirit of keeping this debate free from attacking each other, I am going to say I don't agree with you and that's that.

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JustAWiseGuy you are correct. I support WIND's effort in the market place and I do not hide that fact. I actually hope Mobilicity does well too. I like that they have chosen that name over Fresh and the fact that they use pink in their colors. Real men aren't afraid of pink. I don't like Public Mobile's business approach. However, the problem here is not as you said "the possibility that Wind did anything wrong"... they followed the system. The problem is that we have a system here in Canada that is the envy of the world and it's embarassing ...

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When I am in the Toronto area my reception is great. Still needs improvements in Ajax. However, to add to Ahmad's rant on how rude the previous provider could be. When I had an issue over the insurance they sold me (because they didn't fix the phone under the insurance because it didn't cover water damage and then tried to sell me the insurance again by sayin it did cover water damage...that was quite the story in itself) when I went on about how much money I spend every month, here's how arrogant they were. They said to me, we ...

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JustAWiseGuy you are extremely rude. Just because you and I do not agree does not give you the right to be rude. I am not going anywhere... if you cared about Telecom, you would care about the report and the implications therein. Your very narrow view does nothing for the INDUSTRY so it's either you are here to cause trouble or you want to see change. By being stuck on such a narrow view of what you think the issues are does absolutely nothing but divert attention from what the real issues are. You are the one with the agenda ...

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Not dense JustAWiseGuy and I will say this again. The government over turned the decision in keeping in line with their policies. There's no hidden agenda there. It's very open and plain to see. However, the CRTC's move... that's questionable. After looking into the report, it's not hard to see why they are in favor of merging Broadcast and Telecom. I would be concerned with the implications of that. I am not part of any group and have no agenda. I really hope you don't work in the Telecom Industry. Because it sounds like you just can't move on. The ...

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JustAWiseGuy, the government didn't hide anything as to why it overturned the CRTC decision. The government clearly said was that it did not have to change policy to decide. Nothing hidden there. So that tells me that the CRTC wasn't implementing government policy as directed to do. You just said, "the CRTC NEVER ran anything smoothly and it's idiotic to claim that because of that they had to over ride everything for the good of competition and the industry." You and I agree and I never claimed they ran anything smoothly. The whole Globalive fiasco is proof of that because ...

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Let's just not confuse the facts Trottie and we will be fine. Mind you that new report raises a lot of concerns even for the incumbents. I tend to lean towards JustAWiseGuy's thinking as it pertains to the CRTC, however, we have what we have at the moment.

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Trottie just because you say I was shown the link doesn't mean I have seen the link. If you can't provide the link, no offense, but what you are saying is a lot of hot air. What do you think you are doing Trottie? You are playing the same song, over and over again, but the problem is that it has already been decided and you just don't want to accept it. Now I would suggest you move along to something else because the truth of the matter is that the CRTC implemented, on a dime the framework to be ...

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I see alot of improvements in their network. It keeps getting better everyday. You wouldn't know that Trottie because you are not a customer.

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The legal facts are that the government could legally overturn the CRTC's decision. So they did because it wasn't in line with their policy on Telecom. It is not idiotic to look at what's happening between the CRTC and the government and be disgusted that the incumbents can easily through a monkey wrench in the clogs to disrupt what should be a smooth operation. So now the CRTC releases a report to show that they are working on regulating the government's policy direction and in section 2 of CRTC's report, the concern being expressed by the CRTC is that regulated ...

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Can you provide the link? Because I don't recall Globalive having an issue with the process, but with the fact that an unprecedented public review was called for by Telus/Shaw and the CRTC complied and implemented the framework to do what it had never done before. Thanks for your wishes.

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I ask that question because so far, in section 2 of CRTC report, the concern being expressed by the CRTC is that regulated players and new unregulated entrants are gaining revenue while only the regulated players have to bear the responsibility of service and social obligations (e.g. funding regimes). On the access side, horizontal and vertical integration in the communications industry is occurring, in part, as a response to fragmentation. Integration has the potential to reduce competition and the diversity of voices. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/publications/reports/rp1002.htm Mind you, I don't necessarily buy into that, but I guess I am trying to think of ...

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Just out of curiosity, what story was that Trottie?

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So would you say this is part of the motive to merge Broadcast and Telecom?

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JustAWiseGuy, weather you like it or not, the government had the legal right to do what it did. You can question their motives until you are blue in the face, but it will not change the legal facts. It's obvious you have a problem with WIND's financial backer. Personally, I do not care where WIND is getting their money to operate. I do care that people put aside their political opinions in favor of progress. Now it is clear to me that the CRTC and the government are at odds. Hopefully, they will get their act together. By saying "they" ...

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JustAWiseGuy I think we look at things from different perspectives. I expect the regulatory arm to do what it is directed to do. When it doesn't, I start to think that because there is a minority government, the CRTC tries to flex muscle which I think is ridiculous because it's job is to implement what the government's policy is. It doesn't matter what their political agenda is. That's a neutral opinion based on how things SHOULD work.

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The only thing I have complained about from the beginning had to do with the CRTC not implementing government policy and if you call that an agenda... well I don't apoligize for that. I like to see things work as they should.

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I respect your opinion but just see things from a different perspective. I helped to fight for change and I don't plan on going anywhere until I see it happen. I am referring to the wireless industry as a whole.

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It's soooooooooooooo awesome!!! But because we should stick to Telecom in this forum I have to say that I want our Telecom Industry to bring home the gold!!!!

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JustAWiseGuy, no offense, but I hope you don't work in the Telecom Industry because who's ever team you are on does not represent how I envison Canada's performance.

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Blade.......I can see it! Totally see it! Awesome!

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http://www.telecomreview.ca/eic/site/tprp-gecrt.nsf/eng/Home Over 300 pages of reading to figure it out. LOL

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Under Implementation it states ,"The two objectives have been used to justify both a laissez-faire approach to economic regulation and an interventionist approach, to support the increased regulation of essential facilities and the deregulation of them, as well as to require proactive measures to increase competition and to allow market forces to work unimpeded by regulation. These two objectives also provide the basis for ongoing debate over whether competition is a policy objective in its own right or a means to achieving policy objectives" - which basically means yep......the government can intervene.

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Already started Johnn..........not really interested in everything.

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These measures include ensuring that government policies and programs are consistent with the principles of "smart regulation" being applied to other institutions and that all parts of the telecommunications policy and regulatory framework are coordinated to achieve the same objectives. It is within the government's power to initiate reforms in these areas in advance of legislation that changes the institutional structure. The following recommendations could be initiated in advance of legislation: Then there is a list of things that they can do prior to legislation one of them is respecting the review of the Department of Industry Act (probably means ...

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Just in those points alone.....so much is encompassed, not just governmental powers, but what the governments objectives are with regards to...deregulation of essential facilites. Now you know the big 3 aren't liking that. That's why there's like this show down at the OK Corral.

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Government policies are always the rule of thumb for any regulatory body to implement. For example.....Municipalities have to implement Provincial Policy Statements, re:Land Uses in ther Offical Plans. That being said, when there is a disagreement on a Land Use plan being put through.......there is always the option of going to the Ontario Municipal Board which will default to the Provincial Policy Statement. The fact that Tony Clement is taking the initiative to review this......that is a very positive sign. As to timing......well he gave a deadline of the 18th. I look at that as a positve.

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I know that there is a lot of discussion among MP's right now. I don't know if there will be much to debate......I guess we won't know until after the 18th......but what I can tell you is that the government took a lot of money for liscensing......I think it is very obvious that the CRTC is digging their heals in. What is going to be the outcome? That's a cliff hanger that we have to stay tuned for. But I know at OMB hearings......it is gernerally someone that initiates the hearing........not the Province. This is bigger that all of us ...

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@kevindclarke....you have the right spirit.....I suggest you write your MP, Tony Clement, James Moore and the Prime Minister.......to begin with, that'll help. The CRTC is ignoring government direction at this point.

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Alright Clumpen!!! That's the ticket!!!

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OOOOOOO you got it!!!!!!!!

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Hence the call for his resignation. This one isn't going to slide people. This was the proverbial nail in the coffin.

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Repeal means to revoke or withdrawal formally....or to recind by an offical or formal act....that has not happened, so no worries. Since 2006, the government has made crystal clear to the CRTC what it wanted.......the CRTC is just coming up with excuses, not implementation or solutions......they are stalling. Why you ask? It's obvious.....the big 3 are pulling the strings.

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That's it mccans......this one isn't going away for them. This was the proverbial straw that broke the camels back.

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http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/T-3.4/index.html

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If your really hungry for info .... munch into the varying orders.....lots of fun.

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We went a long way about it, but I think Clement has to go to cabinet, don't think he can act on his own for this one. That's why I've been stressing for people to make sure they get involved across the country.

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See there's where the whole what consitutes ownership deal comes in. Konrad von Finckenstein lean on defacto a very shady area.......there is wiggle room here.

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@Clumpen........you are doing awesome.....now take your new found knowledge and get through to the MP's out there in BC......especially Libby........I like her.

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Love the whole "ro-bell-us empire" phrase........I think it's catchy.

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np.......that's cool - something like we are bringing small business ideals to the big leagues. The fact that WIND has this site is interesting. I read in one of the newspapers the other day about Social (forget the exact term) sites like this being a new trend.......I think West Jet??? was the transportation one and there was another one..........not many companies are doing it yet. Anyway the thrust of the article was that it puts the company in touch with it's customers....giving it that personal touch. New ideas for a new generation.

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I would be worried about a disconnect between retail stores and head office. I had a really bad experience that way with my provider. However, if like the McDonald franchises......it could be done. The golden arches have a lot in the way of examples of how something like that can work. I worked form them when I was 16......they have extensive training.

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@ihaterogers....when writing stick to one topic i.e. consumers first, not stakeholders and your concerned about how it is making the government look like it's being mocked......that kind of tone and then simply appeal to your MP, ect... to take a stand for consumers.

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The Globe and Mail made the comment that just 62 per cent of the Canadian population had a wireless phone in 2007, ranking it dead last among the 30 members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. At the same time, carriers here reaped the fourth-highest average revenue per wireless customer, an OECD study said last month. The article I just posted said Canada was 3rd highest ARPU. My point is that there is plenty of the market available for WIND.

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The Telecom Review, Under Implementation it states ,"The two objectives have been used to justify both a laissez-faire approach to economic regulation and an interventionist approach, to support the increased regulation of essential facilities and the deregulation of them, as well as to require proactive measures to increase competition and to allow market forces to work unimpeded by regulation. These two objectives also provide the basis for ongoing debate over whether competition is a policy objective in its own right or a means to achieving policy objectives"...It is within the government's power to initiate reforms in these areas in advance ...

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Sometimes you just can't turn things around. This situation is what it is. I am excited to see the outcome. More than anything......I want to see if my gut reaction is dead on.......or if I missed something.

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Thanks Rob for current info...I was merely pointing out an article in the Globe and Mail in the last month. My whole point was that there is a lot of market to be had and...let's face it, if cell phone rates are reduced.....there will be more market penetration. Isn't that the whole idea behind having more competition?

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RockJock........you are entitled to your opinion. Your view is more than likely shared by a few others that browse this site. I just feel, in my gut, that you are missing the forest because of the trees. I know for a fact that the CRTC is in a lot of trouble as it is and I believe that this particular incedent is going to be the staw that broke the proverbial camel's back. Canada can not afford this type of international embarrassment, nor can it tolerate a renegade regulatory arm. I think you are wrong on this one RockJock.

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But you did post it.....to start dialogue as I recall you saying in another post. Can't see what it has to do with a wireless conversation. All I can say is that I don't see much problem at all.

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LOL

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You have to find a video for that one mccans. I am still laughing.

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Thanks mccans......you never disappoint. @nuckhead.....I use my Blackberry when I'm in the states and get nailed with costs. The only solution to that is to purchase a phone for when you are there and load it with minutes.

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Good tip mccans.....I'll have to figure that one out. Thanks!

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I noticed that was a classical guitar (I play...very little). Not bad by the way. @Clumpen came up with an interesting title for the big 3. He called it the "Ro-bell-us empire"......of course they are going to look for more ways to pick our pockets and increase ARPU. I think they want to beat the US and Japan. LOL

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That is sooooooooo true salinger.

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Put that in the song....@Clumpen will love it I'm sure.

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Can't figure out how to access it. Anyway, from what I did check out...they seem like nice people, but WIND blows them away.

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Figured it out. Vishal your comment is posted and answered.

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The people at Public Mobile seem like very nice people.......but WIND blows them away. Public Mobile will not come near the potential WIND has. Not putting them down, but just stating a well thought out opinion.

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How is Glovalive different from Public Mobile? First of all, I have to wonder about a CEO that has the thinking/influence of Rogers and Bell for so many years. Not saying that it's a bad thing to have experience in telecom, but I really hope his plans don't mimick what the "Ro-bell-us empire" (love that title @Clumpen) offer. Globalive founder, from what I can tell, has always been an entrepreneur and seems to think outside the box. That's what will bring change to the Telecom Industry. In terms of Marketing-Public Mobile is OK - WIND is EXCELLENT. In terms of ...

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*Globalive*

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@Clumpen is a member on this site. Click on the name when you see it appear in comments and you'll find the comment.

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I wonder if they need project co-ordinators?

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The incumbents aren't going to get their hands on anything. It's way too obvious what the problem is here. I posted a few comments on that article. These incumbents need to get a grip. I am looking forward to seeing what happens after the 18th.

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@ Clumpen...your saying "Ro-bell-us empire". I think it's catchy. I like it.

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That is awesome Clumpen!

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I wouldn't read too much into the last few sentences. He has to say that because those are the options. I believe this one isn't going away. It's interesting to see the process. What bothers me more than anything is it is not the public that is instigating this......it's the incumbents, not consumers....it's stakeholders. When they are revamping the Telecom Act......I think they need to take a good look at how stakeholder's can stall, paralyze, ect... they process.

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You guys are sweet. Thanks.....but I have a good job and I am paid very well for what I do. But I have to admitt.....I am smitten by this whole issue.

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Now that's creative Blade! I can picture it now. You leave very visual pictures.....like security guards taking you down because you want to be the first customer with WIND in Canada. Love it Blade!

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So that's North Korea ?????????? Still don't see a connection.

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OK.....so he is giving everyone the same speech. That's OK, at least he is taking the time to address us. I am sure he has to tread lightly right now. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt until after the 18th.

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I think it is awesome everyone is remaining positive. @mccans....looking forward to your next video.

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RockJock - Trottie......if that happens there will be public outrage like never had occured before. As the express goes, "When hell freezes over" can't be a more apt expression for such a riduculous notion.

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I have many contacts RockJock.......and although they may not be as "into it" as I am, I've been getting very positive responses and well wishes in my endeavor. I even have people telling me to get into politics and they would go knocking on doors for me.......that is all over what I have done about this issue. Of course, I have no interest in that at all......however RockJock...there are professionals, common everyday people, university students.....people across the spectrum that feel exactly how I feel about the situation. These are people that vote, ect... I feel that Industry Canada will over ...

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So by what you are saying, the same would go for Hyundai and every other Chinese, Japanese, Skandinavian and Western company.....wait a minute....hahahaha......you just said a funny. You have a very narrow view of the world RockJock......look at how it operates. I admit, North Korea's leader seems like a dweeb at times, he is even laughable, but he is more of a nuesance than a threat......kind of like you with your posts that you say make people think.

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I mean the nuesance than the threat part about you....not trying to insult.

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One more point RockJock.........do you remember that commercial.....I think it was a hair commercial??? When you start with one person and they tell one person and they tell one person and so on and so on and so.....I used to love that commercial because it reminded me of the brady bunch how everyone was in blocks. My point is this.....you conquer and idea with an idea.....believe me RockJock....people want what's best for them, their family and friends and their pocket books. Canadian's are known for not liking elitism and arrogance. I see a very different outcome.

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It is more than a hope. It will be a reality.

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I can understand how frustrating it is when you feel you are not part of the process and have no say. Although I don't know the particulars in this case, what I can say is that, in any municipality, cell phone coverage has become a service just as important as pumping stations, sewers, watermains, ect... I wouldn't say municipalities assuming those services is the answer, but I would say that cell phone coverage should be part of all municipalities offical plans (then it would be a public process). There are a lot of details to accomplish it, but I think ...

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You obviously didn't read my previous post. Hold on, I'll repast it for you incase you don't know how to turn a page. It wouldn't be anymore bad news than it would be for Hyundai or any other Chinese, Japanese, Scandinavia, eastern or western company that does business in North Korea. It's not the company that's being put on the list it is the country....man...you guys don't give up....I think I said this before.....you guys have thick skulls.

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This was my previous post:Trying to turn an international situation into a wireless conversation......OK I'll play. What would you say about any other business that may or may not do business in North Korea? Let's say Hyundai for example. Here's something from CNN October 19th, 2009. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/19/nkorea.hyun.korea/index.html Hyundai is one of the fastest growing selling cars in Canada. What about former British army troop commander, Briton Roger Barrett? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3558283.stm this link is from April 2004. He set up consultancy firms and at his cocktail dinners in Bejing they ask if he is selling Nuclear Weapons......of course that is ridiculous. He ...

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The issue at hand is not weather or not our government gets its taxes......believe me, they get their fair share, don't forget how much the government got for the amount paid for the liscensing to begin with. If someone makes a profit for providing a service that Canadians need...I don't see the problem with that. It's not a bad thing to make money. There are a few problems we have here in Canada that the government since 2006 gave the direction to the CRTC to fix and to date, the CRTC has refused to cooperate.....or should I say that the ...

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Further more, when will the incumbents come into reality? They think that high ARPU does not necessarily equal high prices - Canadians simply like to talk a lot, despite all the free calls they get on their landlines, so therefore they end up paying more for volume. Give me a break...do they really think that spin is going to fly? Canada scored third-highest average revenue per user. ARPU is essentially how much monthly income a carrier earns per customer. Canada's $45.85 US rates third, next to the United States and Japan, according to Merrill Lynch. That third-highest ARPU certainly looks ...

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The "Nay" decision was influenced by the incumbents. Since 2006 the government issued a Policy Direction that required the CRTC to rely as much as possible on market forces to achieve the policy objectives of the Telecom Act. Since 2006 through to the present the CRTC has been consulting with stakeholders (mainly Bell, Telus and Rogers) to help set the CRTC's priorities. To which points out the CRTC's obvious bias when ruling against Globalive, considering that the stakeholders were the only adversaries in this unprecedented public review. No one from the public complained. Mr. von Finckenstein in 2007 repeated how ...

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Let's make this simple. We will use the big 3 North American auto makers as a perfect example. They had a rude awakening recently. Why? Because Canadians don't like arrogance and elitism. The big 3 North American auto makers force fed us what we wanted and Canadians got fed up with it. When the imports gave Canadians what they wanted, Candians flocked to them in droves. Where does Toyota rank in Canada? If there was a so called national pride in business then so called "Canadian" companies would be there for Canadians and we wouldn't need competition to make them ...

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It would be no more of a problem than for any other company that does business in North Korea. I guess they would have to cross that bridge if and when it ever happens.

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@Helmut2- just making a point, developing thoughts, ect.. :)

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@Perpetual - It's nice to hear someone new on this site that's excited about the potential of getting a better deal. Fido, Virgin, Koodoo are all controlled by one of the incumbents meaning either Bell, Telus or Rogers. @Angelo - I have traveled. But here's some useful information. ARPU means average revenue per user which essentially means how much monthly income a carrier earns per customerand and OECD is an organization that 30 countries belong to. Canada is one of them. Canada scored third-highest ARPU. . Canada's $45.85 US rates third, next to the United States and Japan, according to ...

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@Angelo - I posted this under Perpetual's comment, but I would agree with Perpetual in that Canadian's want more bang for their buck. Here's some useful information. ARPU means average revenue per user which essentially means how much monthly income a carrier earns per customerand and OECD is an organization that 30 countries belong to. Canada is one of them. Canada scored third-highest ARPU. . Canada's $45.85 US rates third, next to the United States and Japan, according to Merrill Lynch. That third-highest ARPU certainly looks like the third-highest prices the OECD talked about (carriers in Germany, by comparison, earn ...

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From the very first time I read an article about WIND/Globalive I saw something different. You know what they say about a woman's intuition. BTW always loved the YAK commercials and love the 3 commercials you have posted on this site. Wishing you all the best.

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Great article! I think I'll send him an email and open his eyes a bit more because the government has given the CRTC a mandate and the CRTC has implemented.

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Especially in these couple of days. Don't forget some news guys too.

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I don't think Globalive has any intention to sell. Like I said when our most favorite poster started the rumor based on an article in the Globe and Mail (RockJock) "When Hell Freezes Over".

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I have a pretty good feeling about this. It's just become too public...I mean too obvious what the problem is here. I think cabinet will make the right decision. Especially since the CRTC has approach everything with a stakeholder's first attitude. The government will have to put Canadian's first.

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I wrote your MP. I suggest you do the same because you are right. The world of telecom is changing. It'll be just a matter of time.

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mccans.....with another provider you would have been escalated.....put through customer retension and then resold on another service.

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probably 1 hour of your life......gone

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Roger's made the comment that they were interested, I haven't heard anything about an offical offer, where's your sorce @Rob.

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@Johnn spoken with wisdom. It is not evil to make money. Just because you know how to do it doesn't make you a bad person. As a matter of fact, those are the people you should watch. Besides if they are providing a service that we want.......taking risk......investing money, time and energy deserves a payoff.

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I am hoping they will get to launch on time. I guess we will have to see if the government is ready to act immediately.......or if it will take more letters. In either case.....I wouldn't worry too much about it. There's plenty of the market up for grabs.

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WIND is going to clean up where ever it launches!

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That's a great sign!!!

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I'm not that technically inclined, but I'll try for that the next time. Thanks.

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@Rob-if you compare that to what the profits of Bell, Telus and Rogers make, according to their subscribers....that's my point. We have just been hit with a global economic crisis.....I wouldn't worry too much about that.

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I don't think they have any intention on selling. With all the time, effort and money that has been invested........this is a fight to the end guys.

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I am all for breast cancer.

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@ Rob - Can you post the source of that info please? I'd like to read what you are talking about. But off the cuff without reading.......I think it's a matter of perspective.

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@salinger - good point.

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I had 2 very close friends, both female, had families...3 children each under the age of 12 and they are gone and to watch the family pick up the pieces in the aftermath is heart wrenching. Especially the one family in particular. The little girl was 5, the youngest of the 3 and the other 2 were boys. I always had a big heart for her since.

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@ Clumpen - it's OK. This is what you call the power of positive thinking. You speak as if it's already in the bag. No negativity. Besides.....Wind posted something on twitter about this very subject a few days ago and I think it's a good idea to think about how to give back.

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We are not talking right now! Planning for the future is all. Who knows what the future holds. Can't limit yourself.

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I don't think there is a concern either, but if someone makes a statement, it would be nice to know where he is getting it from.

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After my most recent email from the Honorable Rona Ambrose, it seems that the government is investing.....so in the future there could opportunity for government investment to assist.

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I think what is being expressed in these kinds of letters is how the incumbents are making it very difficult for the "new way" to take effect. That being said, that would include telecom. I am sure that once cabinet over rules the CRTC.....the incumbents will challenge that as well, but I just see that being detrimental to the incumbents. They will be digging their proverbial grave. Canadians will say enough is enough. The incumbents forget that the government is there to protect the interests of Canadians, not their interests, especially when the incumbents interests are so obviously contrary to ...

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By the way np....it wasn't her staff that wrote the letter. The first letter I got was from her office. This letter is from her.

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I can appreciate why you may feel that way, however, I see it as them saying....look...this isn't the first time the CRTC has done this...and because they are already embroiled in the other decisions.......they are saying we are on it. They can't comment on the CRTC's decisions yet. Things have to run their course.

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Well regardless....I think the message is loud and clear that the government's goals have always been to promote a fair and competitive business environment. That being said...it's going to be a battle with the incumbents to put them in their perspective places. But I believe the government has the will to do it, but they know the battle they have ahead of them. That's why it is important for the story to be told because the incumbents need to get the message loud and clear. The more they fight, the worse it will be for them in the end. They ...

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That's another one Johnn. I know of someone that lost their father to it when they were 18 and it inspired him to become a doctor.

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What language is that? I guess I'll have to use the google translator.

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This is very true @ Rob - But I know that the government has goals to make services available to everyone. That being said, I forsee government incentives down the road.

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Globalive is a Canadian company, founded by a Canadian.

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@kurolap - I'm still thinking about lyrics LOL and by the way I have no problem with Trump, I actually like the guy:) Here' where to go to. People in cabinet and leaders of the other parties have Honorable in front of their names. You can also access Senators, ect... from there. http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainCabinetCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E

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Cabinet better not decide against. I just thought of something. In a recent email I received, it appeared that the incumbents appealed CRTC's decisions....not reading too much into that after all the CRTC still didn't implement government directions....but I was wondering how to soften cabinet. Less pressue on CRTC....more pressure on incumbents perhaps......I always say you catch more flies with honey and let's face it, it is the incumbents that are the opposers. The CRTC is just showing it is cowering to the incumbents.

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Guys....I am in no way forgiving the CRTC for cowering to the incumbents...and for not implementing government direction in a timely maner...and for taking it's guidance from the incumbents, but what if the CRTC perfered the government to tango with the incumbents? I mean after all, the incumbents are appealing CRTC's decisions with regards to wholesale issues, ect... I would feel differently about the decision that they made and more confident than ever that the government will over rule the decision. It'll be interesting to see how this pans out. If the incumbents have the nerve to challenge the government, ...

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Blade-Love your new pic. That's awesome you found that. Way too many pages to go through.... you should post that on the globe and mail site and address it to Mr. Green Jeans. The guy annoys me.

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mccans.....love it!

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LOL- Not a lawyer or a doctor:) I would have to be more disciplined than I have been if I was. Sometimes it's an advantage not to have the law degree.

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OK salinger.....I was trying to be positve. I also sent her an email pointing out that I was talking about Telecom and how I was trying to be positve about the situation, but needed to know that she heard what I said from the beginning. I have done that with every email that I received like this.

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Angelo.......if you aren't Canadian that's why you don't understand. That being said....it has nothing to do with foreign ownership. If you have been following the issues you would be able to see the bigger picture. It starts with the government giving it's regulatory arm a mandate and then it cowers to the incumbents because the incumbents appeal decisions. This decision can be over ruled by the government, and the regulator arm is saying......we don't want to tango with the incumbents so government you do it. Also, the regulatory arm has been guided by the wisdom of the incumbents for so ...

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Forgot this point Angelo....the government has goals for competition. How can their be competition if the incumbents got the spectrum from the beginning? This is not a bad thing. I see this as a good thing. And yes.....I am for real.

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This is why I think the infrastructure for Telecom needs a relook. I know the government mandated access, but I think it needs tweeking.

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One more sleep for the dead line...I wonder how long it will take for the government to get into geer. I like the article, it's very favorable and I love the confidence in that Wind will launch before xmas.

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But on the positive side, I like the new attitude, but I still don't forgive him for cowering to the incumbents to begin with.

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That's awesome!!!

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Thanks for the post Vishal.

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That's positive!

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The government has goals for a fair, competitive business enviornment. Do you really think anyone new would have gotten their hands on spectrum? The incumbents don't care about foreign ownership. This will fly and Tony Clement will do something.

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That's a positive sign!

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Tomorrow morning I will pay for the person's order behind me in the Tim Horton's drive thru and say it is a random act of kindness encouraged by WIND...the new national cell phone company.

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The CRTC cowered to the incumbents because the incumbents already appealed rulings it made in favor of wholesale access for example. That's softening things, but you have to listen to the Globalive hearing. Listen to the comments made by the incumbents. There are a few things that bother me about all of this. The first being that the incumbents can stall/paralyze the system. Another is that it appears that the decision was made on the incumbents opinion of what constitutes foreign ownership. That's why I think cabinet will over rule the decision.

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@salinger....thanks...I don't feel that way at all. I try to read into letters like that. I try to see where the government's head is. Even if it sounds like a generic response. You have to understand that they have to be careful about what they say. I can sit here and spout off all day, stir the pot, start a ruckus and kind of evolve and feel my way through...I am not really going to be held accountable for what I say (at least I hope not-LOL). I am not in some sort of position that I have to watch ...

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Great idea Jonavin!

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I love it!!! Subtle marketing, but the song is great.

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Now, now.......remember acts of random kindness. LOL-(I completely understand)

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I will do the same.

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I love the whole random acts of kindness thing. Looking forward to the launch:)

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Maybe Public Mobile, Wind has no intention on selling out. Public Mobile's guy at the helm has years of experience with Rogers and Bell and he signed the letter with the incumbents. That guy will end up like Fido, but Wind....I forsee great things.

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mccans...Love the new pic. That article had a lot of good quotes. Not selling out, not giving up......ready to launch before xmas.....I believe that.

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That's interesting. There used to be a saying, "The customer is always right" but that is not the case anymore.

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LOL

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Again Angelo....you have to be Canadian to understand.

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If he is behind me in the line up at Tim Horton's, I'll even serve him myself. Service with a smile.

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OK Eugene.....I am an offical fan!:)

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Love the new pic Rimone.

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:)

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I can't live without my Blackberry LOL. I'm hope Wind will have it as an good options fure Crackberries LOL.

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The above post is what happens when you have someone sucking your brain when you are trying to think. I hired this guy yesterday to do some bookkeeping and he won't stop asking questions. Anyway, what I was trying to say is that I hope WIND has good options for the Crackberry. LOL

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@Jonavin...I'm sure it will do what I need it to do.

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LOL

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I think it is money and time well spent:)

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Angelo....I've posted this before on this site, but I will do it again just for you. Word History: A cynic may be pardoned for thinking that this is a dog's life. The Greek word kunikos, from which cynic comes, was originally an adjective meaning "doglike," from kuōn, "dog." The word was probably applied to the Cynic philosophers because of the nickname kuōn given to Diogenes of Sinope, the prototypical Cynic. He is reported to have been seen barking in public, urinating on the leg of a table....The first use of the word recorded in English, in a work published from ...

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mccans...you never dissappoint. That was awesome!!! Speaking of laptops, the lap top I am using now is the 3rd in 2 years. This one actually lasted longer than the other 2 so far. I can't seem to use a screwdriver to fix them like you Johnn. LOL

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Nice pic's. Love how you took peoples comments and painted them on the door. Nice touch.

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Now that is news worth reporting! When you are in Nathan Phillip's square there's a guy by the name of Richard Tomson that feeds the pigeons/birds there 3 times/week. The little birds hover and eat right from your hands. It's pretty awesome! Richard is pretty friendly.

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I told the server at the Tim Horton's drive through that I was paying for the person behind me because Wind a new mobile company is encouraging acts of kindness. She was kind of stunned and just said OK. Then I said to her to make sure she mentioned that to the guy. Anyway, the guy behind me catch up with me on the road and was driving side by side and he was excited...so I rolled down my window and they guy said why did you pay for me? I said Wind a new mobile company is encouraging acts ...

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@FairDairy - This whole foreign ownership situation reminds me of useless/outdated laws that are still on the books. i.e. - laws pertaining to parking your horse and making sure it has water. That's how outdated the foreign ownership laws are. There are ways around making sure that Canada's infrastructure is sound. Regardless, this company is a Canadian company, founded by a Canadian. The fear mongering that's been going on with regards to foreign debt/ownership is just ridiculous and any one with half a brain can figure that one out.

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OUCH!!!

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Are you ever going to stop with your foolishness RockJock?

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Thanks Moose.

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Thanks guys.

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OK RockJock - Ron commented on the report with pretty clear facts. I didn't see a blanket statement in what he said. It was clear. There was no "bait and switch" as you called it. What more do you want? Do you have another question that you thought you asked and no one answered? We are not closed minded on this site. You like to antagonize and it isn't appreciated by the majority. But like I have said to you before, you are entitled to your opinion as I am and as any other person is on this site.

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I've got a lot of guts, but magots and snakes....that's just gross!!!

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I was at my hair dressers last night. Now he's Italian and when he gets heated...it gets pretty lively. I got an email from my MP while I was there. So we got into "the conversation". Number one complaint....no surprise...customer service. He is with Rogers and his wife has Fido. When I told him about WIND...he was like well if they would buy out my contract for me we would change instantly because none of the cell phone companies are any good. It was funny because the entire salon was in this heated debate and not one person had anything ...

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I'm already booked breznev.

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Angelo......you have to be american. Dude....happy capitalism.

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As your cheerleader from the side lines I say, "Go Wind! Go Wind!"

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I just heard something on 680 news today, Until Wind launches YAK will give you 3 1/2 cents per minute on your cell phone. Just go on line, check it out. I signed today.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-FtE4xAS4c&NR=1 I found this video and just wanted to say.........don't ever lose that drive. Man, to get on the phone and push it like that. That's where it's at. You don't have to be a salesman to have drive. If you are driven like that...man, you can accomplish anything. It's just a matter of walking through opened doors. There's a member on this site that says people think you can walk on water. I would say with that kind of drive....anything is possible. Keep raising the bar.

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RockJock......you have the personality that would make even me use profanity. But I will resist the temptation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGNxKR0dnUM The video posted is from 2005. Watch it.

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OH.............I am soooooooooooo posting something else on Public Mobile!!!!!

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BTW I like DAVE's references to buying land. COOL!!

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Clumpen.......this is the first time I'm watching this stuff. Damn I have good instinct!

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Not bragging.....but it is surreal!!! Anyway, got to get back to studying.

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Guys.......I understand the frustration. Trust me at times I feel the same way. But the CRTC is like a twig growing out of the government. A bent twig at the moment. That's why it is so important to inspire/tell these people to fly straight.

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Who are you? Every time I post, you come up with 3. I like your ideas.

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I know Clumpen...this has become a new hobby for me. It will be interesting to see what happens.

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Trottie, that does not mean they did the "bait and switch". If that were true why did it take Telus to push the CRTC just before launch in 2009 when the financing was known about in 2005? I'll give you 2 takes on it. The first, it is because they know that they are not going to be able to gobble this company up like they will be able to gobble up Public Mobile. The second, is because they are getting vicious. They know they are going to be held accountable and are going to have to make changes and ...

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Angelo.....I hear what you are saying, but the bigger picture here....I am starting to sound like a broken record.......is about what the governments goals are. The government's goals are for all Canadians to have access to telecommunications . Taxpayers helped build the big carriers and now that they are well established they are bleeding us. They missed the point. And yes I do think there is a measure of collusion between the incumbents. That's why I am an advocate for this to happen. What I see in this debate is that the incumbents are going to make it very difficult ...

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Angelo.....I hear what you are saying, but the bigger picture here....I am starting to sound like a broken record.......is about what the governments goals are. The government's goals are for all Canadians to have access to telecommunications . Taxpayers helped build the big carriers and now that they are well established they are bleeding us. They missed the point. And yes I do think there is a measure of collusion between the incumbents. That's why I am an advocate for this to happen. What I see in this debate is that the incumbents are going to make it very difficult ...

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Actually Angelo. The States and Japan beat Canada in ARPU. I someone wanted better cell phone rates the place to be is Germany. They have the lowest ARPU. LOL

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Angelo.....it is a quality of life issue. Sometime technology can be a blessing....it can be a curse as well. This is progress, not foolishness.

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This is true Angelo. But the government has known its goals since at least 2005. How much time do they need to take the bull by the horns and get it done!!!

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Hey Angelo......the alternate view you think you are providing is not very well founded. I suggest you look into things a little more.

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@ Rob Heidegard - The incumbents don't either. They think we just like to talk a lot despite the fact that our land lines are free. I think that's ridiculous. Economists have fun trying to figure out how to price the service. You have to cover your costs, but when you are making billions and our ARPU is 3rd highest in the world you don't have to be an Economist to figure out that there is price gouging happening. Whether or not that makes sense to you Rob, frankly my dear, I don't really give a damn.

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@Ron - You seem to know a lot about phones. Will my BB World work or do I have to buy another one? Why or why not? (In terms I'll understand please :)

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Hi Wizard. Johnn pretty well summed things up nicely. There has been some of us diligently writing MP's and getting responses, but nothing of real substance. Nothing that indicates when they are going to make a decision. I personally don't see what there is for the government to think about, but I guess.......that's just the way the cookie crumbles. Looking forward to your ideas.

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You Rock Ron! Thanks.

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At least this guy doesn't sound like a wimp. However, I can't even find a website set up for them as yet. That in itself dosen't allow me to put a lot of confidence in them. WIND has been listening to Canadian's for howlong? They rolled out the plan for soapbox.com since 2005. That being said, I don't want to wait another year or so for something I can have right now.

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That's funny.

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I hear you. I am not a big fan of PAP's. I like to be in control of what I am paying and when.

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ss - That's it? I mean for a website. That's my point, exactly. It's like....what? That doesn't move me to have any confidence in what DAVE may offer.

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Those articles drive me crazy. I am yelling at my computer just reading them. I have been saying from the beginning that the bigger picture here is the implemetation of the government's policies. The CRTC is not doing that. They have excuses. Their excuses are influence by the incumbents. What is wrong with the media? They have little threads of truth in those articles, but they miss the bigger picture. I know for a fact that the liberals feel the way I do about this situation. ARGGGHHH! Don't give me that the government will wait until there is a majority ...

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A little too fluffy and not very focused???? I guess you don't understand the goal. Since 2005 soapbox.com was rolled out as the means to get Canadians involved in making this company different. This site is just an extension of that. Social media is a new way for consumers to connect with companies and express themselves. I absolutely love the marketing concept because it means that what is implemented is what is heard, thereby making a better product. BRILLIANT!!!

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WOW!!! Where did you find that? It reminds me of how the heated the "conversation" got in the salon last week.

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The way I see things is like this. This is competitive. Even DAVE is jumping on the band wagon now. At least he has guts to compete, but I still don't think he has what it takes to give the incumbents a run for their money. He can say he played by the rules all he wants, but I still say that is a matter of opinion and if Industry Canada took 1/2 billion, knowing where it came from........I don't think there is a choice in the matter. They must over rule CRTC decision. This is an international embarrassment. I ...

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DAVE is no where near where they need to be to bring real competition to the market. The fact that this guy is out there promoting himself like this is truly laughable.

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I think they will too. I don't see how the government can do otherwise.

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LOL

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That was an interesting article. The very first comment I made on this site had to do with putting language in provincial policy that would enable municipalities to put aside land uses for towers, which would cut through a lot of the potential hiccups that arises currently when a tower goes up. My idea has expanded now because I view telecommunications as a service as important as sewers, roads, ect... To have it accessable to all Canadians, there needs to be a serious overhall to achieve that and I do not think that the feelings of the incumbents should be ...

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It's good practice to give back. Awesome!!!

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Arbalister - what page is that on in the decision. I feel another letter coming on.

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Paragraph #34 in the decision speaks to how there is no one standard definition of control in fact .... so basically like what was said. This is based on an opinion and not rules.

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Conan1 - Konrad von Finckenstein is a walking contradiction. Everyone speaks about the rules.....no rules were broken.......it was an opinion like I said from the beginning. It wasn't even Konrad's opinion.....listen to the incumbents at the hearing......von Finckenstein is not even capable of an original thought.......kind of like a lot of people that are echoing what the incumbents want to be echoed. OOOOPS I forgot random acts of kindness. I think what I will say is that the government needs to stick to its goals and not lose that focus. Defacto is a very shady area to hang your hat ...

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Damean.....that's exactly what it means. Telus mistakenly thought they will be able to influence the government now because they made this public and because there is a minority government.......well they thought that it would put pressure and undue embarrassment on the government. It is my opinion that this will backfire on them. All of the politicians want to listen to their constituencey. I can tell you that if any of them come off as supporting this crap........it will not be good for any of them, no matter which party it is. For everyone else......WIND will launch......don't even entertain any other ...

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I added that Cabinet's intervention will be a blessing for the Canadian consumer because Globalive is the one and only company out of all the new entrants that are interested in what Canadians want and are capable of delivering. No laws or rules were broken and Globalive should be rewarded for being a great Canadian company.

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At first when I was reading it I was rolling my eyes saying, "I don't care about Bell's shareholders". But I love it!!! Clumpen they used your name for the trio "Robelus". I love it!!! Especially love the whole, "Tear down this wall".....that's awesome!!!

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Nuckhead - you have an eye for these plans........I can never figure any of them out. I just end up paying through the nose for my phone. I have 3 phones and should only pay $100/month.....shared minutes......so much data........so many minutes.....free incoming/after 6 and weekend minutes. But I never pay under $300/month. I just gave up in trying to figure it out and fighting with them because you never get anywhere.

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@Clumpen they need belittleing. They are too arrogant. It looks good on them.

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I agree.

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I say we flood him with emails.

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I just sent the guy 6 emails. I used the econimic condition of Windsor. I asked him how could he even suggest such a thing when so many jobs that were created there by this company? A place that is in desparate need of jobs.

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*thing*

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The way the pictures are now set up on Flicker shows an awesome spirit. Keep up the good work. I suggest after WIND launches, each team should continue being involved in some local community volunteer work. I think it sparks excellent morale.

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@Kurolap - there is officially over 1000 hits, there's like 1035.......

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@ Damean....ss shed light on that today. I already started to fight from that angle, however, I hope it's not too late. I feel another letter coming on.

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Aethor - I see your point. However, I perfer to look at it from the point of view that the government knew it's goal and the incumbents have frustrated their efforts by influencing the CRTC not to implement policy direction from at least 2006. How else can the government make sure their policies are put in place? Besides, this has nothing to do with foreign ownership or playing fair. It has everything to do with the incumbents frustrating this new entrant. And for that there is consequences and I can't wait to see what happens.

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WOW!!! That's the spirit Haki.

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I just got an email from my MP's office because I just wanted to make sure it wasn't just Mr. Garneau that was speaking up. He said Mr. Garneau was representing Liberal Policy. I think that's a good think.

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Does anyone know when exactly soapbox.com was launched? I thought is was 2005 because there was a date on Youtube that said that, however the video was posted a year ago and they are talking about paying the full amount for AWS. I'm starting to think it didn't start in 2005. Anyone know?

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Thanks Haki.

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Great job guys!!!

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http://kempton.wordpress.com/2008/09/04/globalive-wireless-soapbox/ OK-so wireless soap box started at the 2nd Quarter of 2009? OH well ...... it still show that Globalive/Wind Mobile is listening to Canadians.

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Everyone is getting the same thing. Have to think about it.

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joedoe - you are ridiculous!!! Mr. Masse can't even get his facts straight and you think we are wasting our time educating someone like him. This has nothing to do with circumventing the government and everything to do with protecting the Canadian pocket book and making sure that big companies are running the show.

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Just educate the man. I'll post my thoughts later. I have a meeting at 7:30PM, but I'll post something before midnight.

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I hear you mccans......I know the Liberals are on side. Haven't gotten anything solid from the conservatives and just generic responses from Block.

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RockJock - you are the NDP's biggest fan.......that's laughable.......they can't even get their facts straight. That's why your a fan. Birds of a feather flock together.

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There you go again RockJock - like the NDP - get your facts straight. As for the CRTC looking into Globalive.......RockJock here are the facts. On April 3rd, 2009, Globalive put its documents into the CRTC. Telus, on April 20th, 2009, went out of their way to cause embarrassment to the government by requesting that the Commission initiate an open and transparent proceeding to review the ownership and control of Globalive. Telus was so threatened by Globalive that they pointed fingers to Industry Canada's ruling about Globalive being a Canadian company and asked to review ownership and control. In a ...

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RockJock - You are something else. Orascom has no more control over Globalive than a Canadian bank would had a Canadian bank loan the money.

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I just wanted to make sure someone like RockJock didn't jump all over that mccans. I think they are going to make the right decision. I know the Liberals are on side. It's just a matter of them getting their act together and making the announcement.

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Thanks Ron. Did anyone get a response back from the Mr. Masse?

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OK they are sending out the same to everyone. But at least we know their position. I have to think about a response.

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He is just restating the CRTC's decision.........don't jump the gun yet.

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BTW RockJock the 3 spaces _ _ _ is open for interpetation and I am sure of where most peoples mind went. They wouldn't be wrong if their mind went that way, because it applies. However, just to clarify. I am calling you an ewe....a female sheep when fully grown. Sheep are followers, not leaders. You RockJock are not a leader, you are a follower. An ewe at that!!!

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We will see soon enough.

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Thanks Vishal. I will use it in my reply.

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You are such an _ _ _ RockJock. You are clueless. You can go ahead and fear monger, plant seeds of doubt.......but you are way off base. The CRTC is more interesting in stakeholders, no consumers........no rules were broken. Defacto is a very shady area to hang your hat on. It subjective.....too much wiggle room. In paragraph 34 of von Finckenstein's ruling......he himself admits that there is no deffinition.......then he tried to make one with his ruling. That is absolutely ridiculous and mocks the government. That's why I said they should call for his resignation right from the beginning.

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They are laying off managment and executive positions and hiring in customer service. That means they know what's coming. I don't want Roger's exec's influence this company. I hope WIND is looking for fresh talent, not old news.

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Thanks Chris 125. That would have been funny to let that one go. Spell check only goes so far:)

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Love that commercial!!!

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@Clumpen - The whole Ombudsman thing.........I have serious beef with that. I have a huge problem with the 407 and I have to take them to court now. The Ombudsman's office was suggested in Mike Cole's report of 2006 (Ontario Provincially). It was suggested along with a lot of other suggestions for customer service/billing issues. I am being told a report doesn't mean that it's law. I don't want to get into much detail, but I think an Ombudsman's office is useless unless it has teeth. Which clearly it doesn't. I think an Ombudsman's office is just a waste of ...

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RockJock.....mccans had a video for von Finckenstein before. I think he should repost it and dedicate it to you. I think the song was call......"You're a jerk". Globalive is going to be just fine. I can't wait to hear what you are going to come up with next, after they launch. I hope by that time they ban you from the site because you are an instigator. There is nothing factual about anything you say. Like for example about GL sinking their assets, ect.... into this venture. Man you don't know how business works.

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Gloria Bigone speaks about rules....the rules were followed. The incumbents heavily influence the CRTC's decision. In paragraph 34 of the ruling even von Finckenstein admits that there is no definition of control in fact. He went out of his way to set a precedent. This is not about rules......it's about competition......and it is getting vicious.

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I love this part. "It also appears to PIAC that Minister may wish to also consider issuing a Policy Direction pursuant to sec. 8 of the Telecommunications Act that the Commission shall rescind any determination of forbearance in relation to a carrier where it finds that there has been intentional conduct on the part of a carrier or carrier that may result in a substantial lessening of competition, or the possibility of frustration of competitive entry. This would enable the Commission more directly control the actions of a carrier that are contrary to the public interest." I haven't even thought ...

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I sort of did in my last letter where I said Telus is a disgrace and doesn't deserve to operate. I wish I had this information before. I could have made that point more weighty.

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That writer missed the point. It's not about foreign ownership, culture or anything of the like. It's about the incumbents wanting to keep a stonghold on their monopoly. Orascom has no more control over Globalive than a Canadian bank would had it loan the money. The issue is about frustrating plans of a new entrant and under the Telecom act/policy direction, there are consequences for that. Rogers just announced that it is laying off 900 management and executive positions to hire more customer service rep's. Don't you see that as .... a little coincidental? Not to minimize the impact on ...

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The writer of that article states: "It would be a mistake to allow Globalive to take part in the Canadian market unless it significantly changes its ownership structure to fully comply with the rules. The CRTC clearly outlined what the company needs to do to fall in line with the ownership regulations that are set out in the law. The other players in the market have to follow the current rules, so Globalive should as well." Everyone is entitled to their opinion, so here's my opinion. It is well founded too. There was no breach of ownership rules. In paragraph ...

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Aren't there agreements signed? I mean can't this so called former employee be in big trouble. If this is true......I don't think it would be to hard to figure out who it is.

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RockJock......I guess we will find out soon enough. I just think it is interesting that all of a sudden Rogers has this vision that they should be focusing on customer service. So they fire 900 people in management and executive position to hire in customer service. Why the change of heart all of a sudden? hmmm....oh I know.....it's because that is why WIND will do so well.....here's a secret RockJock that Rogers just found out.....Globalive is customer freindly.......oops.....did I just let the cat out of the bag? RockJock.....get over it. This is so happening, sooner rather than later.

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I don't think someone bankrolling a project contitutes control. If the day to day decisions are in Canadian hands.......who cares where the money is coming from?

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That's really bad. We are patiently waiting to see the outcome...it will happen.

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That's an interesting idea. Sounds like a good one.

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hmmm.....intersting. I wonder if they are doing BA's or something. LOL Anyway, it's all good. What ever it takes to get them up and running.

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I am glad they are picking up on how Wind is giving back while waiting.

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I find that article encouraging. I know everyone is anxious. One of the hardest things to do is wait. Just wait for it. It will happen.

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I'd say it is more of an issue that the incumbents want to keep the market the way it is. It's time for a change!!!

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Ron will know.

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This is about to get exciting!!!!

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Alright Michie!!!

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I love it!!! Eugene....I am speachless.

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This is a simple interpetation. Things are about to get exciting!!! Things are about to be kicked up a notch!!! Looking forward to the action.

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4G - Watch and learn. I have been extremely critical of the CRTC for one reason. They are influenced by the incumbents. They don't follow their boss' orders. That being said, it is the government that can and will step in here if they don't fly right.

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Yes RockJock, everyone is...but they are not subject to the kind of review that was brought on by the incumbents. This public review was something that von Finckenstein implemented procedures for on a dime. It was not something they normally do. Which speaks even louder that they are influenced by the incumbents. The horse and pony show the incumbents put on was a disgrace. I could see right through what they were doing and I don't even work in Telecom. The majority of Canadians that listen to that can see it. I haven't even begun RockJock.

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I have a budding actor in the family. I have to read Eric Morris' Books on method acting, ect.... pretty boring some may think.....but it is quite interesting. Also, I have a lot going on at work... a lot of prep...public meeting on Monday... an appearance before council next week and.........a few course at Construct Canada.... I am looking forward to my next vacation.

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I agree!!! I've been calling for von Finckenstein's resignation for about a month now. It is time for some new letters. I know they got about 10 from me so far. I think I have another 10 in me easy.

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Didn't send you any link.

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I see him kind of liking the idea, but for what ever reason...he has to fear monger somewhat.

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It would be nice to chat with him np. Come back Mr. Johannsson. I promise not to be too hard on you.

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Howard forums didn't shut me down at all. What the hell are you talking about?

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That is a nice letter. Interesting.

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You are getting really desparate and it is a shame.

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OH I get it. You are afraid of the truth and removed my comment. Chicken Sh!t.

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RockJock - Here ae the facts. Please follow along and understand that yes...it was an out of the ordinary hearing. On April 3rd, 2009, Globalive put its documents into the CRTC. Telus, on April 20th, 2009, went out of their way to cause embarrassment to the government by requesting that the Commission initiate an open and transparent proceeding to review the ownership and control of Globalive. Telus was so threatened by Globalive that they pointed fingers to Industry Canada's ruling about Globalive being a Canadian company and asked to review ownership and control. In a letter dated 22 April 2009, ...

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Give me a break.....so we talk too much.....is that what he's trying to say? When I open my bill every month.....I feel like screaming. I have 3 phones and according to the plan I have, I should pay approximately $180.00/month. I have never paid $180.00/month. On average I pay $350.00 - $400.00/month. I have incoming calls free on my plan, but if I am on site somewhere.....which happens a lot, I am charged long distance. I have a Toronto line and if I am in Oshawa, I am charged long distance on an incoming call. They told me when I ...

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RockJock......you and I agree on something, sort of. Now that's progress. I am of the opinion that there is a way to put services such as telecommunications into municipal official plans. There by securing access and construction. I have some ideas around that. It's an interesting point you made about Germany.

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Hi dgenge. This link is for all the over 300 Members of Parliament. http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainMPsCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E This link is for all the Senators http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/senmemb/senate/isenator.asp If you click my name, you will see a lot of ideas and suggestions, but there are several examples of letters in there. Let me know if you need anything else.

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I actually liked the interview. I think the position was well stated. I see nothing wrong with tapping into that kind of expertise.

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What an arrogant.....tight _ _ _!!! No one is going to buy that spin.

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Although, Mr. von Finkenstein, said he was interested in finding the right balance in Legislative Reform, this ruling shows an imbalance. I want to point out also that his comment saying that he wasn't interested in thinking globally is in direct conflict with what I believe Canadian's want. We want to be competitive globally. The CRTC's ruling is the exact opposite of the clear direction the government gave them since the Telecom review in 2006.

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I admire Sir John A. MacDonald, not just because he happens to be in my family tree through my father's side of the family, or the fact that he was Canada's first Prime Minister, but because of his vision. When he built the railroad his vision was to unite Canada. Telecommunications is what unites us today and it unites us on a global scale. It is an extension to his vision. I'm sure if he where here today he would be in awe to see how far his vision has gone. Canada was evolving in Sir John A. MacDonald's period ...

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