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Big tech antitrust crusade continues as U.S. sues Amazon
The United States has just chosen a new target in its ongoing campaign against the dominance of big tech, setting its sights on Amazon.com, Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a …
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Google monopoly trial kicks off, Canada public policy head steps down
Colin McKay, head of Canada public policy and government relations at Alphabet Inc.’s Google, has left the company, announcing his departure in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. …
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Federal Court and Competition Tribunal didn’t understand Rogers-Shaw merger: Prof
OTTAWA–The Federal Court of Appeal and the Competition Tribunal did not properly understand the implications of Rogers Communications Inc.’s merger with Shaw, according to a law professor speaking at the International Institute of Communications Canadian chapter 2023 conference. At the same time Canada’s competition cop said he stands by his decision to seek a “full …
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Stakeholders call for a “whole-of-government” approach to competition reform
Stakeholders who submitted responses to the federal government’s consultation on the future of competition policy in Canada urged for greater consultation between various offices and to look at privacy and cybersecurity issues at the same time. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Champagne plays coy on Rogers-Shaw announcement, vows lower prices
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he will not be forced into a decision on the takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc. The companies have set a goal of this Friday to resolve the matter. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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On Rogers-Shaw, Champagne faces policy choice
All eyes are on Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, who is the last line of defense for opponents of the pending merger between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. “It’s going to wind up like an albatross — an albatross around one’s neck — if he makes the wrong decision. And he’ll be remembered as …
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Updated: Federal Court of Appeal dismisses Competition Bureau case
Tuesday afternoon the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed with costs the Commissioner of Competition’s appeal of the Competition Tribunal’s decision on the merger of Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital …
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UPDATED: Rogers comes out victorious in competition challenge over Shaw buyout
Canada’s Competition Tribunal is dismissing the Commissioner of Competition’s application to block Rogers Communications Inc.’s takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. The tribunal released its summary decision late-Thursday evening, removing the last barrier in the $26 billion deal. The core issue in the proceeding was whether or not the plan to sell Shaw’s main wireless brand …
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CRTC’s regulatory policy plays central role in Rogers-Shaw closing arguments
In the drama that has unfolded in front of the Competition Tribunal over the past month, as the tribunal hears arguments on whether or not it should approve Rogers Communications Inc.‘s $26 billion plan to buy Shaw Communications Inc., an unexpected character has been the CRTC’s third-party internet access (TPIA) regime. This content is available …
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Rogers-Shaw Tribunal hearings reveal the extent of Telus efforts to block merger
The second week of the Competition Tribunal’s hearing into whether or not Rogers Communications Inc. should be allowed to acquire Shaw Communications Inc. and sell Shaw’s Freedom to Quebecor Inc. began with the revelation that Telus Corp. had a lobbying and public relations effort aimed at stopping the merger, known as Project Fox. This content …
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Freedom Mobile sales hurt by merger uncertainty, dealer says
Service and sales improved when Shaw Communications Inc. bought Wind Mobile in 2016 and rebranded it as Freedom Mobile, but they went into decline over uncertainty about Shaw’s takeover by Rogers Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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Champagne announcement may signal eagerness to approve Rogers-Shaw deal: analysts
Financial analysts reacting to Tuesday’s announcement from Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne – that he would both formally deny the transfer of spectrum assets from Shaw Communications Inc. to Rogers Communications Inc. while at the same time placing a set of “expectations” on Quebecor Inc.‘s putative takeover of Freedom Mobile – were cautiously optimistic about the …
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Rogers gets details on how Quebecor-Freedom deal harms competition
The Competition Bureau responded Monday to Rogers Communications Inc.’s request for more information on why divesting Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom Mobile is not enough to facilitate the merger of the two telecom giants. Rogers asked for clarification last week. Shaw is seeking to sell Freedom to Québecor Inc.’s Vidéotron division for $2.85 billion. This content …
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