Witnesses appeared in a virtual hearing in front of the Industry, Science and Technology Committee in Ottawa on April 6th.
Michael Geist, professor and Canada research chair in internet and e-commerce law at the University of Ottawa, told the committee that the proposed merger will have negative consequences for the Canadian telecom industry.
âThe deal will result in higher prices and less competition in the Canadian wireless market. The simple reality is that Canadians already pay some of the highest prices for wireless services in the world. If this merger is approved, the situation is likely to get worse,â Geist stated.