Canadians’ options for phone, internet and TV services are changing with the federal government clearing the final hurdle for Rogers to take over Shaw, but it comes with conditions including some that specifically impact Calgary.
Canadians’ options for phone, internet and TV services are changing with the federal government clearing the final hurdle for Rogers to take over Shaw, but it comes with conditions including some that specifically impact Calgary.
“The establishment of a western headquarters in Calgary to be maintained for a minimum of 10 years” said François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s minister of innovation, science and industry.“To have that kind of a headquarters here, they know that they can be really close to the mothership, and they have access to the technology that's being developed firsthand,” said Brad Parry, CEO of Calgary Economic Development.
“My Shaw is up for renewal soon so I don’t know how that will be affected,” said another Calgarian on the trail. If Rogers breaks the commitments it could face a fine of up to $1 billion.
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