Public Notice

Ottawa, 16 July 1997

Public Notice CRTC 1997-92

Canal Indigo

Timetable for the Commission's Consideration of Applications for New Multiple-Channel Television and Radio Broadcasting Relay Distribution Undertakings

The Commission wishes to announce that it intends to hold a public hearing commencing on 11 February 1998 to consider, among other matters, the licence renewal application of Canadian Satellite Communications Inc. (Cancom).

In Cancom's most recent renewal decision (Decision CRTC 95-20, 19 January 1995), the Commission stated that "at the time the Commission next considers Cancom's licence renewal, it may be appropriate for the Commission to consider applications by other parties seeking authority to provide a package of programming services to cable operators, whether on a national or regional basis."

The Commission hereby provides notice that it will be prepared to entertain applications from parties for a licence to offer such a service at the 11 February 1998 public hearing. In order to be considered at this hearing, applications must be filed with the Secretary General of the Commission on or before 15 September 1997.

Laura M. Talbot-Allan
Secretary General

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