Competition Bureau
Rogers-Shaw Deal Could Drag into Mid-2023, Says Analyst
According to the Bank of Nova Scotia's Maher Yaghi, it could take a full trial and possibly a further appeal before the merger's fate is decided.
Rogers Outage Questions Fair Game at Shaw Merger Trial, Says Competition Tribunal
The Tribunal heard from Rogers and the Competition Bureau, consequently ruling that "questions related to network outages are relevant."
Rogers and Shaw Downplay Merger Concerns to Competition Bureau
The telcos asserted the benefits of their union before the Competition Tribunal while arguing that the Bureau doesn't understand their business.
TekSavvy Urges Competition Bureau to Fight ‘Predatory Pricing’ by Telcos
According to TekSavvy, major telecom companies' flanker brands regularly offer retail prices lower than the wholesale rates they charge independent providers.
Competition Bureau’s Resistance to Freedom Mobile Sale ‘Incomprehensible’, Says Quebecor CEO
Freedom has 1.75 million subscribers in Alberta, B.C., and Ontario, and acquiring the company will help jumpstart Quebecor’s plans to expand nationally.
Rogers Says Competition Bureau Has ‘Obligation’ to Fast-Track Shaw Merger Hearing
In its filing, Rogers said Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell has a "statutory obligation" to expedite the merger proceedings.
Rogers Opposes Competition Bureau Request for More Time to Investigate Freedom Sale
Canada's competition watchdog said in a Friday statement that it does not have enough information to approve the Freedom sale at this time.
Quebecor Jumping into Rogers-Shaw Antitrust Conflict with Competition Bureau: Filing
Quebecor now has skin in the game as well, since it agreed to acquire Freedom Mobile from Rogers-Shaw for $2.85 billion last month.
Rogers-Shaw Mediation Talks with Competition Bureau Have Failed
The Competition Bureau continues to oppose the merger despite Rogers and Shaw having agreed to sell the latter's wireless business, Freedom Mobile.
Rogers, Shaw Begin Negotiations with Competition Bureau for Merger Approval
Canada's antitrust authority opposes Rogers's takeover of Shaw Communications over concerns it will reduce wireless competition and raise prices.
Rogers and Shaw to Enter Negotiations With Competition Bureau for Merger Approval
Each side will argue their case before a tribunal judge on July 4th and 5th, and a settlement could be reached before the matter ever goes to trial.
‘Ultra-Rich’ Rogers-Shaw Family Groups Would Benefit If Deal Proceeds: Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau has told Rogers and Shaw it does not believe the merger of both companies should proceed.