If they want to be useful they should clarify the tax rules.e.g... If I make a VoIP call from another province say Alberta do I pay 0% PST or do I get charged 8% PST for living in Ontario?. About 15 years ago I was involved in billing for Calling Card usage (in Canada) as far as I know, we never resolved the tax issues between provinces, although the retail bill could break out the appropriate provincial taxes there was no way to remit this amount back to the provinces. The CRTC should be focusing on making it easy for new entrants to enter into new and emerging businesses (not making it more difficult). TTFN Henry Coleman (www.dragnetics.com)
I agree with John perhaps it ought to be split into two commissions but
I don't believe that they will make decisions any faster.
What would be wrong in letting the market decide whether it wants 911
for VoIP?
Personally, I don't need it and I don't want to pay for it. If someone
else wants it enough to pay for it then I am sure it will become
available. The commission by mandating a 911 service are just building
a bigger tax base for the future. One thing I am very sure of is that
the public will end up paying for this service whether they want it or not!.
