Alberta to intervene in proceedings on Rogers-Shaw deal

The attorney general of Alberta will intervene in competition tribunal proceedings regarding the $26-billion merger between Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications, according to a notice filed Monday.

The notice of intervention states that the "successes and failures" of the deal will have an impact on Alberta consumers and the province's economy.

It also states that the attorney general "takes no position" on the deal at this time.

Shaw is headquartered in Calgary and provides wireless services to more than two million customers across the province through its Freedom Mobile and Shaw Mobile businesses.