David Elder

Highly-regarded lawyer and policy consultant with over 18 years experience in communications law and policy, privacy law and compliance, and lawful access to telecommunications. Expert advisor, strategist, team leader and relationship builder with proven track record of public policy leadership and success in securing favourable regulatory and legislative treatment for client groups.

Practice and managerial responsibilities dealt with a wide variety of matters relating to the regulation of broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada, as well as developments in the areas of privacy, lawful access to private communications, electronic commerce and new media. Directed team of up to 26 lawyers and regulatory professionals.

Increasing responsibilities for variety of matters relating to broadcasting and telecommunications regulation, privacy, lawful access to private communications.

Provided legal advice to the Commission on wide array of telecommunications and broadcasting matters and proceedings, reviewed and wrote decisions and public notices, provided legal support to the Commission during public hearings. Reviewed proposed tariffs and agreements. Drafted and reviewed proposed regulations and legislation.

Administrative Law, including Communications Law; Intellectual Property.