As Rogers-Shaw deadline arrives, Ottawa set for announcement on telecom
He told a committee in February that he was “not near a decision” and does not feel bound by the companies’ deadlines.Telecommunications ‘need more competition,’ Poilievre says after Rogers-Shaw deal clears hurdle
Ottawa’s decision whether to approve the takeover will focus on making sure it will provide more competition and affordability for Canadians, Champagne has previously said.The deal has already gotten the green light from the Canada Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, as well as the Competition Tribunal.
Shaw Communications and Corus Entertainment, the parent company of Global News, are owned by the Shaw family based in Calgary.
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