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Lawyers working on the long-embattled deal are expected to beat out bankers and shareholder advisers to take the lion's share of fees from the transaction

This is the parties' second extension in as many months as they still await approval from Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne

According to sources, Rogers and Quebecor's Vidéotron are in talks to settle a number of commercial issues to meet conditions set by Ottawa

Minister Champagne is reportedly seeking written undertakings from Rogers and Quebecor for ensuring affordable wireless pricing

While the Competition Bureau's objections to the deal have been shot down, the companies still require Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne to sign off

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...

Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau told the Competition Tribunal on Monday that acquiring Freedom Mobile would help lower prices across Canada

Rogers and Shaw claim that Vidéotron will be able to replicate its Quebec market success in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor have released a statement on the outcome of mediation talks today with the Competition Bureau, as part of the Competition Tribunal process. The trio said there was no settlement and they are “disappointed” at the outcome, citing how the Competition Bureau’s actions are delaying “lower wireless prices” for Canadians. "The mediation...

One Scotiabank analyst believes selling Freedom to an already established wireless player like Quebecor's Vidéotron subsidiary could lower prices across Canada

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.

According to TekSavvy, VMedia selling out to Quebecor is proof that smaller players won't be able to survive in Canada's current telecom landscape.