So, contrary to our predictions earlier in the week, Industry Minister Clement did not announce the resolution of the various appeals that are on his desk.
That is taking us down close to the wire. The Telecom Act says:
12(1) Within one year after a decision by the Commission, the Governor in Council may, on petition in writing presented to the Governor in Council within ninety days after the decision, or on the Governor in Council’s own motion, by order, vary or rescind the decision or refer it back to the Commission for reconsideration of all or a portion of it.
Two of the decisions under appeal were released December 11, 2008 which means the deadline for the Minister to act will be next Thursday.
We’re watching for a sign.