Ottawa, setting for CAB Convention

Canada's cable industry is bracing for a backlash from the national television networks after regulators blocked a move by the big broadcasters last week to begin charging for their signals.

Mr. von Finckenstein will address the TV industry as the keynote speaker this morning, and he plans to use his speech to explain the rationale behind last week's decision. But he knows the reception could be icy. "If they throw eggs at me, you'll know," Mr. von Finckenstein said. "I didn't pick this job to be popular."