Broadcasting - Staff Letter addressed to Lenore Gibson (Bell Media Inc.)
Gatineau, 4 September 2025
Application: 2025-0236-9
BY E-MAIL
Lenore Gibson
Assistant General Counsel
Bell Media Inc.
lenore.gibson@bell.ca
Subject: Request for Clarification - Part 1 Undue Preference application by TELUS (2025-0236-9)
Lenore Gibson:
In order to analyze the above-mentioned Undue Preference allegation submitted by TELUS Communications Inc. (TELUS) on 25 April 2025, CRTC staff is kindly asking you to respond to the following:
- Which BDUs utilize Bell’s network infrastructure within Canada? Please specify the systems and provinces where this occurs.
- Which other BDUs are currently using Bell’s infrastructure/network and distributing Bell programming services?
- What are/were the specific # # regarding TELUS’ distribution of Bell programming services along the planned transmission path?
- Which other BDUs have you # # to over the past five (5) years?
- Has the provision of Bell programming services ever been refused to a BDU based on # #? If so, please elaborate on the specific cases and reasons for denial.
- At what point in the negotiating process do you # # to broadcasting or programming partners, or to those looking to use Bell’s network infrastructure?
- How long does it take on average, for Bell to internally process # # responses?
- Provide a timeline, and any internal Bell processes, concerning the # #, beginning with the receipt of a request from another BDU to use Bell infrastructure or distribute Bell programming, and culminating in the resolution of the # #.
We recognize that some information may be considered confidential or competitively sensitive, and in those instances, as set out in Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin 2010-961, Procedures for filing confidential information and requesting its disclosure in Commission proceedings, you may designate that information as confidential. An abridged version of the document involved is required, accompanied by reasons, as well as any supporting documents explaining why the disclosure of the designated information would not be in the public interest, including why the specific direct harm that would be likely to result from the disclosure would outweigh the public interest.
We ask that you file your responses to the questions before or by 12 September 2025.
If you have questions regarding this letter, you can contact us by email at differends-disputes@crtc.gc.ca or by calling Martin Joly, Manager Alternative Dispute Resolution, Broadcasting at 613-290-0438.
Sincerely,
Jonathon Greenberg
Senior Policy Analyst, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Broadcasting
c.c.:
Pye, Daniel, daniel.pye@crtc.gc.ca
Joly, Martin, martin.joly@crtc.gc.ca
O’Toole, Kathleen, Kathleen, kathleen.O'Toole@crtc.gc.ca
Moreau, Julie, Julie.moreau@crtc.gc.ca
Greenberg, Jonathon Jonathon.greenberg@crtc.gc.ca
Differends-disputes@crtc.gc.ca
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