Rogers, Shaw Extend Deal Deadline as Minister Takes His Time

Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. pushed back the deadline to close their merger again, to Feb. 17, after a Canadian government minister said he needs more time to decide if he will approve the deal.

The C$20 billion deal ($15 billion), announced nearly two years ago, had an original deadline of last June, which then was moved to Jan. 31. Last week, the Federal Court of Appeal rejected arguments by Canada’s antitrust watchdog to block it, ending a monthslong legal battle.

The deadline for a related deal that will see Quebecor Inc. buy most of Shaw’s wireless business ...