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Rogers-Shaw merger will result in content exclusivity, “force” consumer to switch services: Telus

News | 11/23/2021 6:10 pm EST
Telus executive vice president of home solutions Zainul Mawji speaks on Nov. 23 at the CRTC's hearing into Rogers' merger with Shaw Communications Inc. (screenshot CPAC)

Telus Corp. executives told the CTRC that if the commission approves its acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc.‘s broadcasting assets,   Rogers Communications Inc. will gain the scale to buy exclusive access to foreign content. Rogers could use that exclusivity to benefit their distribution business at the expense of their competitors and consumers.

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