After the approval of Rogers acquiring rival Shaw, the federal government promised it will bring in legislation to reduce internet fees if telecom companies do not lower prices, but Opposition MPs are skeptical consumers would benefit from the merger.
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne approved the sale of Calgary’s Shaw Communications to Toronto-based Rogers on March 31, even after objections from the Commons heritage committee, industry committee, and the Competition Bureau, according to Blacklock’s Reporter.
Champagne told reporters that “the intention is to have lower prices in Canada.”
“Canadians have been very, very clear with me,” said Champagne. “Indeed the message I hear from Canadians everywhere I go is the same: We pay way too much for telecom services and we want more options, full stop.”…