Rogers responds to Canada competition bureau's opposition of Shaw takeover

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(Reuters) – Rogers (NYSE:ROG) Communications Inc on Friday responded to the Canada competition bureau’s attempts to block its C$20 billion ($15.89 billion) deal to buy Shaw Communications (NYSE:SJR) Inc, arguing the merger would create more competition rather than stifle it.

($1 = 1.2588 Canadian dollars)