Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I wish to thank the Canadian Association of Broadcasters for the kind invitation to be with you at your annual convention. It is an opportunity I welcome each year, to share some thoughts with you on the industry in which we both work. This year's progress report reflects what has been for me and my colleagues at the CRTC a very intense and active twelve months. You may recall that when I spoke to you last October at the CAB Edmonton convention, I signalled our intention to undertake what we called a Vision exercise.
All companies undertake periodic reviews of their business plans, of their strategic positioning.
It has been a challenging exercise, one which has involved all levels at the CRTC, staff and Commissioners. I am very proud of the work done by my colleagues, and the results which have emerged. It indicates a Commission which is both ready to adapt to the changing environment, and at the same time, committed to adapting the environment itself, to make it work better for consumers, citizens, and business. In everything that we do, we are guided by the objectives of the Broadcasting Act , and the Telecommunications Act . We are fully committed to achieving these objectives, because they meet the needs and expectations of Canadian citizens, and truly reflect Canadian values.