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1. Blackstone bidding $7-billion for Rogers's infrastructure deal; Wall Street titan beat out rival asset managers for minority stake in cellphone network, sources say

Author

Willis, Andrew

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Blackstone Inc. (New York, New York) -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Investment advisers -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ANDREW WILLIS; Staff Blackstone Inc. is the mystery investor bidding $7-billion for a minority stake in Rogers Communications Inc.'s cellphone infrastructure business, after the Wall Street asset manager won [...]

Published
2024

2. Rogers shoots, Rogers scores: Inside the deal to acquire the crown jewel of Canadian sports

Author

Willis, Andrew and Posadzki Alexandra

Subjects
Company acquisition/merger, Entertainment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

Byline: ANDREW WILLIS, ALEXANDRA POSADZKI Back in March, Edward Rogers and Tony Staffieri headed to Bell's offices in Toronto to meet with their full-time rival and part-time partner Mirko Bibic. [...]

Published
2024

3. Rogers's purchase of MLSE is questionable, based on ego and not common sense; Positives for Bell are significant, especially given the pressure in Canadian telecom sector

Author

Ghose, Dvai

Subjects
Company securities, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Entertainment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Securities, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Securities, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Bell Canada -- Securities
Abstract

Byline: DVAI GHOSE Principal at Ghose Investment Corp. His clients include Telus Communications Inc. He is the former head of global research and strategic development for Canaccord Genuity Group Rogers [...]

Published
2024

4. Why consumers may emerge as victors from the Rogers, Cogeco divorce

Author

Willis, Andrew

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cogeco Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Financial services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Financial services industry, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ANDREW WILLIS; Staff Ever run across a bickering, unhappy couple who both go on to thrive after they split? That's Rogers Communications Inc. and Cogeco Inc. Three years after [...]

Published
2023

5. Rogers to acquire BAI Canada, to bring 5G to entire Toronto subway system

Subjects
Toronto, Ontario. Transit Commission -- Planning, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Wireless communication systems -- Services, Company business planning, Wireless voice/data service, Company acquisition/merger, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Rogers Communications announced a plan to bring full 5G connectivity services to Toronto's entire subway system, including access to 911 for all riders. Rogers has entered into an agreement to [...]

Published
2023

6. Rogers Communications, Shaw Communications to proceed with merger

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. announced their historic merger is expected to close prior to the outside date of April 7, 2023 after receiving final regulatory approval. These [...]

Published
2023

7. Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor Extend Outside Date of Proposed Merger to February 17, 2023

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Quebecor Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Commercial printing industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Printing industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Printing industry, Company acquisition/merger, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2023 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Québecor Média inc., Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc., and the Shaw Family Living Trust, has agreed extend the outside date of the proposed merger [...]

Published
2023

8. Rogers Acquires 3800 MHz 5G Spectrum Across Canada

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

(GlobeNewswire) - Rogers Communications announced today the company has again secured nationwide 5G spectrum, acquiring 3800 MHz in the countrys third 5G spectrum auction to cover Canadians with even more [...]

Published
2023

9. Rogers Acquires 3800 MHz 5G Spectrum Across Canada

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications announced today the company has again secured nationwide 5G spectrum, acquiring 3800 MHz in the country's third 5G spectrum auction to [...]

Published
2023

10. Canadian telecom competition intensifies in wake of Rogers deal; But analyst says recent moves are to appease regulators, and won't lead to more price wars

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Financial analysts -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Industry forecasts, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Competition (Economics) -- Forecasts and trends, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Industry forecasts, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff Competition between Canada's telecoms has intensified in the wake of Rogers Communications Inc.'s takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., but some industry analysts predict that the trend [...]

Published
2023

11. Freedom Mobile launches $50 plan in first step to boost competition after Rogers deal for Shaw

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Marketing, Sales promotions, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Marketing, Company marketing practices, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff Videotron Ltd.'s Freedom Mobile has launched a new $50 wireless plan that allows customers to use their mobile data outside of Freedom's network, its opening shot [...]

Published
2023

12. BCE, Telus say they're ready for increased competition from Rogers

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, TELUS Corp. -- Company sales and earnings -- Public relations, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, BCE Inc. -- Company sales and earnings -- Public relations, Telecommunications services industry -- Company sales and earnings -- Public relations, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Company sales and earnings -- Public relations, Competition (Economics) -- Forecasts and trends -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Company sales and earnings -- Public relations, Company public relations, Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Market trend/market analysis, Company earnings/profit, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. reported lower first-quarter profits as they brace for heightened competition from Rogers Communications Inc. after the completion of its takeover of [...]

Published
2023

13. Court rejects Competition Bureau's appeal to block Rogers' takeover of Shaw

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: CBC News Canada's Federal Court of Appeal has rejected the Competition Bureau's request to block the takeover of Shaw by Rogers, a decision that removes one of the final [...]

Published
2023

14. Rogers and Shaw extend outside date of proposed merger

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: CT Bureau Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and the Shaw Family Living Trust have agreed to extend the outside date of the proposed merger of Rogers and Shaw [...]

Published
2022

15. Rogers Communications, Shaw extend outside date of proposed merger

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI), Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) and the Shaw Family Living Trust have agreed to extend the outside date of the proposed merger of Rogers and Shaw to [...]

Published
2022

16. eXp World Holdings to acquire Zoocasa Realty

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Holding companies, Real estate agents and brokers -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Real property, Company acquisition/merger, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

eXp World Holdings, the holding company for eXp Realty, Virbela and SUCCESS Enterprises, yesterday announced the pending acquisition Zoocasa Realty and its key property, Zoocasa.com, to bolster eXp Realty's online [...]

Published
2022

17. Rogers, Shaw say Canada's Commissioner of Competition opposes merger

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Rogers Communications I(RCI) and Shaw Communications (SJR) said they were notified of the Commissioner of Competition's intention to file applications to the Competition Tribunal opposing Rogers' proposed merger with Shaw. [...]

Published
2022

18. Rogers, Shaw saw Canada's Commissioner of Competition opposes merger

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Rogers Communications I(RCI) and Shaw Communications (SJR) said they were notified of the Commissioner of Competition's intention to file applications to the Competition Tribunal opposing Rogers' proposed merger with Shaw. [...]

Published
2022

19. Rating agencies press Rogers to sell Cogeco stake to pay down debt, avoid more credit downgrades

Author

Willis, Andrew

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cogeco Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Credit bureaus -- Public relations, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company public relations, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ANDREW WILLIS; Staff Credit rating agencies are pressing Rogers Communications Inc. to sell its $1-billion stake in cable rival Cogeco Inc. and pay down debt, prompting innovative pitches on [...]

Published
2023

20. Ottawa's spectrum freeze disrupts expansion plans by regional telecoms

Author

Galea, Irene

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cabinet officers -- Powers and duties, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: IRENE GALEA; Staff Regional telecom providers have been caught in the fallout of the Rogers-Shaw deal, with Industry Canada freezing all large transfers of spectrum and potentially hampering efforts [...]

Published
2023

21. No way to track last of Shaw mystery millions; Lack of disclosure, along with Canadian securities law, means investors won't know final bill for compensation related to the Rogers merger

Author

Milstead, David

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Finance, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Finance, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Finance, Telecommunications services industry, Company financing, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: DAVID MILSTEAD; Staff After many tortuous months of drama, the books are finally closed on Rogers Communications Inc.'s takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. You may think you've heard more [...]

Published
2023

22. With Shaw deal closed, Rogers CEO Staffieri to tackle integration, debt

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Chief executive officers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Management, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Company business management, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff Rogers Communications Inc. finally completed its hotly contested $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. on Monday after two years of regulatory and political wrangling. For Rogers [...]

Published
2023

23. Rogers takeover of Shaw generates substantial fees for lawyers, financial advisers

Author

Berkow, Jameson

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Consultants -- Compensation and benefits, Costs (Law) -- Statistics -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Attorneys -- Compensation and benefits, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: JAMESON BERKOW; Staff Rogers Communications Inc. paying $20billion to buy Shaw Communications Inc. is among the largest ever made-in-Canada corporate takeovers, but the windfall for the many bankers, lawyers [...]

Published
2023

24. Rogers-Shaw deal being a 'win-win' for both parties is a near-impossible situation

Author

Ghose, Dvai

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: DVAI GHOSE Principal at Ghose Investment Corp. His clients include Telus Communications Inc. He is the former head of global research and strategic development for Canaccord Genuity Group. On [...]

Published
2023

25. Betting on the Rogers-Shaw deal was a no-brainer, right? Not so fast

Author

Berman, David

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: DAVID BERMAN; Staff The ruling from Ottawa that it will allow Rogers Communications Inc. to complete its $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. rewarded investors who bet on the [...]

Published
2023

26. Promises and penalties: Consumers finally have a seat at the telecom table

Author

Willis, Andrew

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Quebecor Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Consumer protection -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Competition (Economics) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ANDREW WILLIS; Staff Federal Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne knows that in the past, CEOs made all manner of promises to his predecessors to get takeovers approved, only to break [...]

Published
2023

27. Will Freedom sale help lower wireless prices? Experts say they don't think the divestiture and the Industry Minister's conditions will be enough to save Canadians money

Author

Galea, Irene and Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Quebecor Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone services industry -- Prices and rates, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cabinet officers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Powers and duties, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Wireless telecommunications service, Company acquisition/merger, Company pricing policy, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: IRENE GALEA, ALEXANDRA POSADZKI Before lifting the final barrier to Rogers Communications Inc.'s $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. Friday morning, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the message he [...]

Published
2023

28. SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 | GLOBEANDMA Ottawa OKs Freedom sale, paves way for Rogers takeover of Shaw

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra, Fife, Robert, and Van Praet, Nicolas

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cabinet officers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Powers and duties, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI, ROBERT FIFE, NICOLAS VAN PRAET TORONTO, OTTAWA , MONTREAL -- Ottawa is allowing Rogers Communications Inc. to complete its $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. by approving [...]

Published
2023

29. Champagne plans to rule on Rogers takeover of Shaw on Friday, sources say

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cabinet officers -- Planning, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company business planning, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff Federal Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is planning to rule on Rogers Communications Inc.'s $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. on Friday morning, according to two sources. [...]

Published
2023

30. Ottawa's dithering on Rogers-Shaw is delaying a win for cellphone customers

Author

Willis, Andrew

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Wireless communication systems -- Services, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Wireless voice/data service, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ANDREW WILLIS; Staff Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper don't agree on much. However, the current Liberal and former Conservative prime ministers do share an approach to one kitchen-table issue [...]

Published
2023

31. Rogers, Shaw defend deal with Videotron in new CRTC filings

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Videotron Telecom Ltd. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff Agreements struck between Rogers Communications Inc. and Videotron Ltd. as part of Rogers's takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. are supportive of competition and do not violate [...]

Published
2023

32. Rogers, Shaw and Videotron extend takeover deadline again

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Mass media industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Videotron Ltd. have extended the self-imposed deadline for their deal yet again, until March 31, as they await the [...]

Published
2023

33. CRTC urged to suspend Videotron deal; Preferential rates will cause 'irreparable harm' to potential new wireless entrants, Globalive founder says

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry -- Officials and employees -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Officials and employees -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff Globalive Inc. is asking Canada's telecom regulator to temporarily suspend the agreements struck between Rogers Communications Inc. and Videotron Ltd. as part of Rogers's takeover of [...]

Published
2023

34. Singh urges Champagne to block Shaw takeover; Federal NDP Leader's letter to Industry Minister says deal would create higher bills and job losses

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cabinet officers -- Powers and duties, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is urging Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne to block Rogers Communications Inc.'s $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications, citing concerns that it could [...]

Published
2023

35. The new 'deadline' for the Rogers-Shaw deal is as bogus as the last one

Author

Nowak, Peter

Subjects
Canada. Competition Tribunal -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: PETER NOWAK Vice-president of insight and engagement at TekSavvy Solutions Inc. Last year Rogers darkly warned the Competition Tribunal that there was a 'very, very, very grave' risk its [...]

Published
2023

36. Rogers faces doubt over Shaw deal as closing date nears

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI; Staff Rogers Communications Inc.'s $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. is at risk of running past the companies' self-imposed Jan. 31 deadline, raising questions about when a [...]

Published
2023

37. Canada's telecom Family Compact wins again; The Rogers takeover of Shaw shows what is wrong with corporate Canada

Author

Yakabuski, Konrad

Subjects
Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: KONRAD YAKABUSKI; Staff There are two main conclusions to be drawn from this week's Federal Court of Appeal decision rejecting the Competition Bureau's request to block Rogers Communications' takeover [...]

Published
2023

38. Telus's opposition highlights deal's benefits; Company pulled out all the stops to block Rogers's planned acquisition of Shaw

Author

Willis, Andrew

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, TELUS Corp. -- Public relations, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Unfair competition (Commerce) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Public relations, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Public relations, Company public relations, Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ANDREW WILLIS; Staff Is there any better evidence of the consumer-friendly competition coming to Western Canada's telecom market than Telus Corp.'s relentless opposition to takeovers that would reshape the [...]

Published
2023

39. MPs press Rogers, Shaw officials on takeover's effect on jobs, competition in telecommunications sector

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra and Galea, Irene

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Legislators -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Powers and duties, Unfair competition (Commerce) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Government regulation, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI, IRENE GALEA Members of Parliament pressed top executives at Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. on Wednesday for answers to lingering questions about how the proposed [...]

Published
2023

40. The next battleground for the Rogers-Shaw takeover is at the CRTC

Author

Winseck, Dwayne

Subjects
Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: DWAYNE WINSECK Professor at the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University and a contributing author to the Centre for International Governance Innovation The $20-billion blockbuster deal between [...]

Published
2023

41. Court rejects appeal to block Rogers takeover of Shaw; Deal now only requires minister's approval after panel dismisses Competition Bureau's case

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra and Galea, Irene

Subjects
Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Canada. Federal Court of Appeal -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cabinet officers -- Powers and duties, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI, IRENE GALEA The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed the Competition Bureau's challenge of Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., bringing a deal [...]

Published
2023

42. Competition Bureau likely to lose its appeal; If court finds tribunal erred when analyzing Rogers-Shaw takeover, it will probably also find the error had no impact

Author

Osborne, Michael

Subjects
Canada. Competition Tribunal -- Powers and duties, Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: MICHAEL OSBORNE Chair of Cozen O'Connor's Canadian competition practice The Competition Tribunal's ruling last year in favour of the Rogers-Shaw takeover was greeted with a hail of criticism. The [...]

Published
2023

43. Freedom deal no sure victory for competition; For long-suffering wireless customers, the proposed $2.85-billion sale is nothing to get excited about

Author

Yakabuski, Konrad

Subjects
Canada. Competition Tribunal -- Powers and duties, Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Quebecor Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Commercial printing industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Printing industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Printing industry, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: KONRAD YAKABUSKI; Staff Canada's Competition Tribunal did not exactly guarantee wireless customers in Western Canada and Ontario that they would see lower prices if Quebecor Inc.'s proposed $2.85billion purchase [...]

Published
2023

44. ROGERS SAYS COMPETITION BUREAU'S APPEAL OF SHAW TAKEOVER SHOULD BE DISMISSED

Author

Galea, Irene

Subjects
Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: IRENE GALEA; Staff Rogers Communications Inc. says the Competition Bureau's appeal of its $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. should be dismissed, claiming the law enforcement agency overlooked key [...]

Published
2023

45. Competition Bureau expands appeal of Rogers-Shaw approval, adds claims of legal error

Author

Galea, Irene

Subjects
Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Unfair competition (Commerce) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Government regulation, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: IRENE GALEA; Staff The Competition Bureau has expanded its appeal of the Competition Tribunal's decision giving the go-ahead to Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed $20-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., [...]

Published
2023

46. Competition Bureau's battle comes at a cost; Besides the millions in lawyers' fees related to Rogers-Shaw takeover, there's the price we pay for being a place where stuff doesn't get done

Author

Willis, Andrew

Subjects
Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ANDREW WILLIS; Staff The Competition Bureau's continuing and, to date, fruitless crusade against telecom takeovers now has a price tag. Lawyers for the federal regulator and its opponents at [...]

Published
2023

47. A least-bad decision for competition

Subjects
Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Unfair competition (Commerce) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Government regulation, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

It is now almost 22 months since Rogers announced its $26-billion takeover bid for Shaw - and the fact it's taken so long to assess the deal is a clear [...]

Published
2023

48. Rogers-Shaw decision sets a worrying precedent for future takeovers

Author

Quaid, Jennifer

Subjects
Canada. Competition Tribunal -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Unfair competition (Commerce) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Government regulation, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: JENNIFER QUAID Associate professor and vice-dean of research in the civil law section of the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law Despite all the hype about the proposed Rogers-Shaw [...]

Published
2023

49. Competition Bureau's court appeal of Rogers bid set for Jan. 24

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra and Galea, Irene

Subjects
Canada. Competition Tribunal -- Powers and duties, Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI, IRENE GALEA The Competition Bureau will face off against Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. at the Federal Court of Appeal later this month over the [...]

Published
2023

50. Rogers-Shaw deal approved because Freedom Mobile sale could create 'more aggressive' competitor, tribunal says

Author

Posadzki, Alexandra and Galea, Irene

Subjects
Canada. Competition Tribunal -- Powers and duties, Canada. Competition Bureau -- Powers and duties, Rogers Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ALEXANDRA POSADZKI, IRENE GALEA Canada's Competition Tribunal says it approved Rogers Communications Inc.'s $20billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. because it expects that the sale of Shaw's Freedom Mobile [...]

Published
2023

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