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Cabinet upholds CRTC rulings, suggests others could start paying contribution

The federal cabinet is suggesting that changes to the long distance contribution regime are warranted, and that other telecom companies may have to start paying into the $800-million subsidy fund. But rather than overturn Telecom Decision 99-20, the government believes the CRTC is best equipped to deal with the concerns in a broader proceeding that begins this week in Hull QC on contribution (Telecom PN 99-6).

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