The Globe and Mail reports that Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to announce his decision regarding Rogers' $20-billion acquisition of Shaw on Friday morning. Two unidentified sources claim the announcement is related to the minister's review of the takeover, set to take place tomorrow at 8:30 am EDT. ISED...
Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri and other top executives are poised to receive a combined total of $17 million in bonuses, pending the successful closure of the Shaw acquisition and the fulfillment of specific performance targets over two years. Staffieri took over as Rogers CEO in January 2022 and could earn $8 million in stock options,...
Shaw updated its BlueCurve TV app for iPhone and iPad yesterday, adding support for Apple’s AirPlay. The app allows Shaw TV subscribers to watch live TV and on-demand movies and shows on the go. According to Shaw, this means you can now AirPlay “select content” to watch on your Apple TV, including live TV, PVR...
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...
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,”...
On Thursday evening the Competition Tribunal dismissed the Competition Bureau’s case that sought to block the Rogers-Shaw merger, citing how the latter would increase prices for Canadians. The decision resulted in a victory for the $26 billion Rogers-Shaw merger to proceed, and also allow Quebecor to acquire Freedom Mobile. But not so fast, because on...
Shaw TV and Shaw Stream customers with Fibre+ internet now have access to the Disney+ streaming service, available today. “With the integration of Disney+ into Shaw’s robust content lineup, it’s now easier than ever for Shaw TV and Shaw Stream customers to watch the Disney classics they already know and love, as well as discover...
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...
In an announcement on Tuesday evening, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, officially denied the transfer of Shaw’s wireless licenses to Rogers, throwing an axe into the deal. "Earlier this year, I stated that I would—under no circumstances—permit the wholesale transfer of wireless spectrum licences from Shaw to Rogers,” said Champagne. "Today, I...
Rogers wants to extend the terms of bonds worth a collective $7.05 billion USD and $3 billion CAD that were issued to finance its planned acquisition of Shaw.
