When the Commission thinks other people, not just the ones involved, have a big interest in the issue, they must do something. They have to either talk to those people or hold a meeting about the issue before making a decision under section 27. You can think of the Commission as a group that helps make decisions about telecommunications, and they want to make sure they hear from everyone who might be affected.

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25: Commission must decide whether to investigate, or

"The Commission decides whether to look into a problem and tells everyone what they've decided."

27: Preparation of determination, or

"What happens after the Commission investigates and makes a decision"

Part 2Designated services and specified services
Determinations for designated access services and specified services: Consultation

26Consultation or conferences

If the Commission considers that persons, other than the parties to the determination, have a material interest in the matter to be investigated, the Commission must, before preparing a determination under section 27, either consult those persons or hold conferences in relation to the matter.