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Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor: Minister Now Must Approve Spectrum Transfers
After the Federal Court of Appeal today rejected the Commissioner of Competition’s appeal of the Rogers-Shaw merger, these telecoms now say it’s time for the federal Innovation, Science and Industry minister to approve spectrum license transfers. “We welcome this clear, unequivocal, and unanimous decision by the Federal Court of Appeal. We continue to work with...
Rogers-Shaw Appeal Shot Down by Court, Consumer Group Reacts with ‘Horror’
The Federal Court of Appeal found the claims that the Competition Tribunal made four "legal errors" in its decision insufficient to overturn the original ruling
Feds Shouldn’t Be ‘Rubber Stamp for Billionaires’, Says Anti Rogers-Shaw Petition
A new petition, started by Globalive Capital and dubbed "No Merger," seeks to organize Canadians against the Rogers-Shaw deal and pressure the feds to block it
Rogers Says Shaw Acquisition ‘Must be Allowed to Proceed’
The telecom giant argues that the transaction has been delayed for long enough, having been through months of scrutiny by the Competition Tribunal and more
TekSavvy Challenges Rogers-Shaw Merger, Claims Freedom Sale ‘Unlawful’
According to TekSavvy, Rogers has agreed to offer Vidéotron "unlawful" and "unduly preferential" wholesale internet rates as part of the Freedom Mobile sale
Rogers Wireless Expansion Along B.C. Highway 14 Nears Completion
Rogers announced Tuesday its wireless expansion along B.C. Highway 14 is on track for spring completion of this year, with five of seven towers already up and running, offering service from Sooke to Minute Creek. The wireless expansion will see connectivity from Sooke to Port Renfrew on the west coast of the lower portion of...
House of Commons Committee to Launch Second Public Hearing into Rogers-Shaw Deal
The House industry and technology committee will reportedly call another public hearing into the $26 billion Rogers-Shaw merger before the end of this month
Rogers Giving 30GB of Free Monthly Data to Select ‘Loyal’ Customers
Image via RFD user ‘Rooster' Rogers appears to be giving out a free 30GB data bonus to its “most valued” customers, with the offer notifying users via text message “Loyalty has its benefits,” says the Rogers image, detailing the offer to “redeem 30GB free monthly data bonus." The Rogers message seen by RFD users explains,...
TekSavvy Says Industry Minister ‘Must Block’ Rogers-Shaw Merger
If the Competition Bureau loses its appeal, the Rogers-Shaw merger will only require approval from Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne to move forward
Competition Bureau Adds ‘Legal Error’ Claims to Rogers-Shaw Merger Appeal
The Competition Bureau will once again meet Rogers and Shaw in court on January 24 to block the telecom giants' $26 billion merger
Rogers-Shaw Merger Decision ‘Shut the Public Out of Discussions,’ Says Expert
One expert noted that the public has been cut out of the Rogers-Shaw proceedings, with Canadians not getting much of a say in the process
Tribunal Decision Favouring Rogers-Shaw Merger Temporarily Suspended
The Competition Bureau announced on Monday it was granted an interim stay by the Federal Court of Appeal, for the Competition Tribunal’s ruling that dismissed the Bureau's case against the Rogers-Shaw merger. The temporary suspension of the Tribunal’s decision, "will remain in effect until our application for a stay and an injunction can be heard,”...