The merger could have big implications for how Canadians get their phone, cable, and internet services.
But first, the Rogers-Shaw deal must be reviewed by three federal regulatory bodies, which have the power to alter the deal, or prevent it from happening entirely.
Here’s more about each body, and its role in the process.
The Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau, an independent law-enforcement agency, reviews all mergers in an effort to ensure adequate competition in different industries.
Under the Competition Act, the bureau will examine whether the Rogers-Shaw deal would “substantially lessen or prevent competition.”
“This test is focused on market power,” Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell told MPs on Wednesday. “It evaluates a merger’s impact on price, as well as on non-price dimensions, such as quality, service, and innovation.”
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