Timeline: Canada provides ultimate nod on C$20 bln Rogers-Shaw merger


March 31 (Reuters) – Canada on Friday gave the ultimate approval for Rogers Communications Inc’s (RCIb.TO) C$20 billion ($15 billion) buyout of Shaw Communications Inc (SJRb.TO), clearing the deal that can create the nation’s No. 2 telecoms firm.

The inexperienced gentle got here as Minister of Innovation, Science and Business Francois-Philippe Champagne agreed to the switch of wi-fi licenses held by Shaw’s Freedom Cellular unit to Quebecor Inc (QBRb.TO) beneath some circumstances.

Right here is the snapshot of key occasions in Rogers-Shaw merger:

Reporting by Yuvraj Malik, Aditya Soni, Tiyashi Datta and Ananya Mariam Rajesh in Bengaluru; Enhancing by Sriraj Kalluvila and Arun Koyyur

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