Alberta to get 1,800 net new jobs due to Rogers buying Shaw
Article content Alberta will gain 1,800 net new jobs as a result of Rogers Communications’ $20 billion purchase of Calgary-based Shaw Communications, the heads of the two companies promised Monday. Shaw CEO Brad Shaw made the pledge — together with Rogers president and CEO Joe Natale — just hours after announcing the massive deal that will unite the former rival companies and permanently alter Canada’s wireless industry landscape. The $40.50 per share cash offer (a 69 per cent premium over Shaw’s closing price on Friday) has the support of Shaw’s board and the Shaw family, Brad Sh...