Application
1. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) received a joint application from Quebecor Media Inc., on behalf of its subsidiary Videotron Ltd. (Videotron), and Ecotel Inc. (Ecotel) regarding spectrum licences held by Videotron in two Advanced Wireless Services bands (AWS-1 and AWS-3), the Mobile Broadband Service (MBS) 700 MHz band and the Broadband Radio Services (BRS) 2500 MHz band in Quebec and British Columbia. The parties are requesting subordinate licences for Ecotel for portions of Videotron's licences as set out in the annex.
2. The application was assessed against the policy objectives and criteria set out in section 5.6 of Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-1-23 — Licensing Procedure for Spectrum Licences for Terrestrial Services.
3. Terms not defined in this decision have the meaning set out in CPC-2-1-23.
Decision
4. The application described above is approved.
Rationale
5. ISED has reviewed the agreement between Videotron and Ecotel and notes that for the subordinate licences requested, the primary licensee retains control of its spectrum licences.
6. ISED has determined that the requested licence subordinations will not affect the ability of existing or future competitors to provide services in the relevant areas.
Annex
| Primary licence number | Expiry date of the primary licence (YYYY-MM-DD) | Frequency range (MHz) of the primary licence | Primary licence area code (tier) and name | Expiry date of the subordinate licence (YYYY-MM-DD) | Frequency range (MHz) of the subordinate licence | Subordinate licence area code (tier) and name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010282261-002 | 2038-12-22 | 1735-1740/ 2135-2140 |
3-010 Chicoutimi-Jonquiere | 2030-10-15 | 1735-1740/ 2135-2140 |
3-010-006 Subdivision of Tier 3-010 – Niobec Mine |
| 010283939-001 | 2035-04-20 | 1755-1770/ 2155-2170 |
2-004 Eastern Quebec | 2030-10-15 | 1755-1770/ 2155-2170 |
2-004-013 Subdivision of Tier 2-004 - Niobec Mine |
| 010284011-002 | 2034-04-02 | 746-751/ 777-782 |
2-007 Northern Quebec | 2030-10-15 | 746-751/ 777-782 |
2-007-012 Subdivision of Tier 2-007 – Raglan Mine |
| 010282969-001 | 2035-06-23 | 2540-2550/ 2660-2670 |
3-009 Quebec | 2029-10-15 | 2540-2550/ 2660-2670 |
3-009-006 Subdivision of Tier 3-009 – Alcoa Deschambault |
| 010776047-002 | 2038-06-29 | 2500-2510/ 2620-2630 |
3-056 Thompson/Cariboo | 2030-10-15 | 2500-2510/ 2620-2630 |
3-056-002 Subdivision of Tier 3-056 – New Afton Mine |