Opposition MPs tie Rogers job cuts to Liberal approval of Shaw takeover

Conservative MP Raquel Dancho says 'any employment gains' from the 2023 Rogers-Shaw deal 'have been wiped out three-fold,' with recent news the Canadian telecom giant is offering voluntary buyouts to about 10,000 staff.

Conservative MP Raquel Dancho said the news of buyouts at Rogers proves the Liberals made a mistake in greenlighting the 2023 Rogers-Shaw merger.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

News

BY DAVIS LEGREE

May 1, 2026

Conservative and New Democrat MPs are attributing recent job losses at Rogers Communications Inc. to the company’s 2023 merger with Shaw which they believe should never have been approved by the government.

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Tuesdays: Innovation & Industry Newsletter

The policies, decisions, and people working on investment and regulation in the industry and innovation realm.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

Get Tuesdays: Innovation & Industry Newsletter

The policies, decisions, and people working on investment and regulation in the industry and innovation realm.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy