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Ian Scott ‘collegial’ choice for new CRTC chair: former colleagues

News | 07/18/2017 11:49 am EDT
David McKendry filed the Broadcast Participation Fund's first communication with CRTC chairman Ian Scott (pictured). /Photo via Facebook.

The choice of Ian Scott as the new chairman of the CRTC was greeted positively by former colleagues who praised his experience and collegial style Tuesday, but his background as a telecom industry executive also drew some caution from the cultural sector and consumer advocates.

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