Competition Bureau asks Canadians for feedback on BCE/MTS deal

OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau is asking Canadians to weigh in on BCE’s proposed acquisition of MTS and the subsequent sale of dealer locations and wireless subscribers to Telus.The Bureau is currently reviewing the $3.9 billion deal as part of a merger review, where it consults with stakeholders like suppliers, competitors, industry associations and customers to obtain their feedback on the competitive implications of a proposed transaction. Under the Competition Act, the Bureau has a mandate to review mergers to determine whether they are likely to result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition.Canadian consumers and stakeholders are encouraged to...