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Canadian Satellite Radio (CSR) is planning to open up an opportunity for those who wish to invest in the emerging industry of commercial-free satellite radio in Canada.

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will be reporting its third-quarter financial results later today, and they are widely expected to declare a slight loss for the period.

Increasing commute times throughout America are causing people to make their vehicles more and more like extensions of their homes. But apparently cushy seats, DVD players, and advanced air conditioning systems may not be enough. It looks as if satellite televisions are quickly becoming the next "must have" accessory for vehicles.

This past summer has certainly been interesting one for the Canadian satellite radio industry. June 16 was the date that the technology behind satellite radio was officially made legal by the CRTC, but it was far from the end of the story.