Actually, Comcast stateside is not in a position to try this crap, as the FCC does not require them to unbundle their network in the way that the CRTC requires it of telcos and cablecos in Canada.

Why wasn’t Katz, the ex-Bell guy, removed from the equation altogether?

The law has pretty strict rules on conflicts of interest. (They’re common law rules, and apply throughout the Commonwealth, with minor variations.) If those rules were broken, you can be pretty sure that the CRTC decision would be appealed for that reason. However, these rules don’t prohibit those who work in an industry from later acting as a regulator within that industry — arguably, you need that kind of expertise in order to have a regulator that is effective.

Ultimately, if you disagree with the decision, you need to go into it and define which parts were decided wrongly and where the logic falls down. It’s not that complicated.

-Bell has ther people in stratigic government positions.
People already complained to the competition burea when this started. Bell’s inside guy said nothing they can do, complain to the CRTC

-The CRTC has their Bell inside guy rule in Bell’s favor.

What next? Go back to the competition bureau?

bell already bought and paid all the people they need to do what they want.

End of story.

As for me..I’ll be moving back to the States eventually. Comcast Stateside didn’t get away with this crap..how could Canadians let Bell get away with it?!