They, too, must adapt to the new environment. From now on, the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors will have to operate in closer synergy so they can contribute their respective expertise in areas evolving towards increasing convergence. As we all know, managing change is a delicate process and requires long-term commitment . And the milieu in which we work, namely the information society, brings certain added imperatives. For example, while touting the importance of consultation, it must indeed happen, in a meaningful way.
Clarity is also essential.
As I said earlier, we do not exist in a vacuum. And this means that the CRTC is part of the federal public service family. As we move forward, partnership in this exercise must of course include other departments and agencies of government. The information society provides us all with important tools to increase our effectiveness, enhance our visibility and find new ways of contributing to policy. I am struck by the many areas within which our work interfaces, where issues and actions overlap.