The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Aug. 8, edition that Ottawa is supporting a ruling by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission that permits incumbents to resell Internet over each other's networks, which has sparked strong reactions from companies and industry groups. The Globe's Irene Galia writes that Industry Minister Melanie Joly stated that she would not overturn the ruling, citing extensive expert consultation and public submissions. The CRTC requires three carriers -- BCE's Bell Canada, Telus and SaskTel -- to give competitors access to their fibre networks at regulator-set rates, outside of their own territories. The policy is intended to increase competition and affordability for Internet services. While Telus is in favour of the policy and has started offering Internet over Bell's network in Ontario and Quebec, all other major carriers are opposed to it, arguing it could harm investment and competition in the long term. In her statement, Ms. Joly said the policy would contribute to the new Liberal government's broader mandate to bring down costs for consumers. Rogers Communications and Bell have both warned they will cut investment if the policy is not changed.