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Ottawa gives final approval, with conditions, for Rogers' $26B purchase of Shaw

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Rogers' $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. cleared the final regulatory hurdle Friday. Federal Industry Minister Fran�ois-Philippe Champagne approved the transfer of Freedom Mobile's wireless licences to Quebecor Inc.'s Videotron. Rogers announced its deal to buy Shaw in March 2021 and the deadline to close the deal has been pushed back. The three companies said Friday they expected to complete the transaction by April 7.

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CTV News

Ottawa gives final approval, with conditions, for Rogers' $26B purchase of Shaw

The largest telecommunications deal in Canadian history will go forward after Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. received approval from Ottawa on Friday.

1 year ago·Canada

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Ottawa gives final approval for Rogers takeover of Shaw

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses his decision to remove the final regulatory hurdle from Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. He says companies must meet specific commitments or face major fines.

1 year ago

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Winnipeg Free Press

Reaction to Ottawa's approval of Rogers-Shaw deal

TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc.’s proposed $26-billion purchase of Shaw Communications Inc. cleared its final regulatory hurdle Friday after Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne approved the transfer or wireless spectrum licenses […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Financial Post

A quick look at some of the reaction to Ottawa's approval of the Rogers-Shaw deal

TORONTO -- Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed $26-billion purchase of Shaw Communications Inc. cleared its final regulatory hurdle Friday after Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne approved the transfer or wireless spectrum licenses from Shaw's Freedom Mobile to Quebecor Inc.'s Videotron.

1 year ago·Canada

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