Former Competition Bureau chief economist said the launch of Shaw Mobile did not put substantial competitive pressure on Rogers. Read more.
worked at the Bureau from 2016 to 2019 and was hired by Shaw as an expert in competition economics. Testifying before the tribunal on Tuesday, Johnson
rebutted arguments provided by Nathan Miller, the expert hired by his former employer, which is trying to block the merger.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
“When Shaw Mobile launched initiatives like ‘Big Gig’ plans, it impacted Rogers’s business,” Miller said at the time, adding that the proposed acquisition would eliminate the threat of Shaw as a strong fourth competitor.
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