Rogers/Shaw: Competition Commissioner wants a new Act and more resources

By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – When the members of the Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) began talking about studying the proposed acquisition of Shaw by Rogers, one member suggested that they should not bother inviting the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development since he would not be able to say anything but instead then invite the chairman of the CRTC, the commissioner of competition and top representatives from the Department of Industry. They all were the witnesses on Wednesday, April 7 and… they could not share anything useful because they are prohibited from prejudging the issue. The...