Athlone Inc wants to start a new television channel.To do so, it requires a government licence.It should apply to the federal government, rather than the provincial government, because the issue of telecommunications is not mentioned in the Constitution.It therefore falls under federal jurisdiction because of the residual clause.

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The statement is correct. As telecommunications is not mentioned in the Constitution, it falls under federal jurisdiction because of the residual clause. Therefore, Athlone Inc should apply to the federal government for a licence to start a new television channel.

Athlone Inc Wants to Start a New Television Channel