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CRTC Release Following a meeting that took place yesterday, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has designated Michel Arpin as Acting Chairperson of the CRTC.
The Commission has been without a chairperson since Charles Dalfen’s mandate came to an end on December 31, 2006. Pursuant to subsection 6(3) of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, in the event of a vacancy in the office of Chairperson, the Commission may authorize one of the Vice-Chairs to exercise the powers and duties of that position.
Michel Arpin has served as Vice-Chairperson, Broadcasting for the CRTC since August of 2005. Before joining the CRTC, he worked in the Canadian broadcasting industry, most notably as Senior Regulatory and Governmental Affairs Advisor for the Astral Broadcasting Group, and as Vice-President, Planning and Corporate Secretary for Radiomutuel Inc. He also held the positions of Vice-Chair and Chair of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters.
Mr. Arpin will serve as Acting Chairperson until such time as the Government of Canada names a successor for Charles Dalfen. |
