Canadian broadcaster Corus accuses Rogers of predatory behaviour in foreign programming rights deals, prompting a CRTC complaint.

Canadian broadcaster Corus Entertainment accuses Rogers Communications of engaging in "predatory behaviour," alleging that Rogers is using its dominant size and scale to undercut Canadian competitors through rights deals for foreign programming. Corus has filed a complaint with Canada's broadcasting regulator, CRTC, requesting intervention to prevent a significant adverse impact on its television and radio operations. Rogers dismissed the complaint as "baseless," arguing that Corus is seeking to protect its "broken business model."

August 14, 2024
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