Canada's competition watchdog heard from its final group of witnesses Thursday at the hearing meant to debate the Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.
The deal brokered in 2021 has been fraught with concerns about lessened competition since the Competition Bureau sought to fully block the takeover in May.
Throughout the hearing, the Competition Bureau argued the merger would lessen competition in the telecom market, trigger higher prices and lead to poor service. The tribunal is expected to hear oral arguments on Dec. 13 and 14, but has not said how soon it will issue a decision.
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