Industry minister rejects original Rogers-Shaw deal, leaves door open

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OTTAWA — Industry Minister Francois\u002DPhilippe Champagne says he will not approve the proposed deal between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications…

The $26-billion proposed merger would have meant the wholesale transfer of wireless spectrum licences from Shaw to Rogers.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.

The deal has already received CRTC approval, and Competition Tribunal proceedings are currently underway, with a mediation ruling expected later this week.

 

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