Registration - In-house Corporation

Rogers Communications Inc. / Anthony Staffieri, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: Rogers Communications Inc.
Responsible Officer Name: Anthony Staffieri, President & Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2005-08-19
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 950432-4903

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 1053

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 15

Version 86 of 112 (2022-01-10 to 2022-02-15)

Registration versions:

Version 86 of 112 (2022-01-10 to 2022-02-15)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Arts and Culture
Broadcasting
Budget
Consumer Issues
Economic Development
Employment and Training
Government Procurement
Health
Immigration
Industry
Infrastructure
Intellectual Property
International Relations
International Trade
Justice and Law Enforcement
Labour
National Security/Security
Privacy and Access to Information
Sports
Taxation and Finance
Telecommunications

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and the Personal Information and Date Protection Tribunal Act
Any proposal on the marketing of food and beverages to children. This was previously known as Bill S-228 (An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act).
Bill C-10, Amendments to the Broadcasting Act
Bill C-13 and Bill C-218, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting) as it relates to the impact on gaming in Canada.
Copyright Act, specifically sections related to fairing dealing, anti-piracy and claimed infringement.
Radiocommunications Act, specifically sections related to satellite signal theft.
Statutory reviews of the Broadcasting Act, the Telecommunications Act, the Copyright Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), specifically provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), specifically provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Procurement policies, specifically polices related to mobile devices and associated support services and solutions.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Corporate taxation under the Income Tax Act, specifically the calculation of tax on digital infrastructure, the calculation of Capital Cost Allowance (“CCA”) and the calculation of country-by-country (“CbC”) reporting.

Policies or Program

"Canadian Content in a Digital World", specifically those portions that relate to innovation and culture.
COVID-19 pandemic impacts on professional sport in Canada.
Government-led consultations on the development of legislation that will promote equality of opportunity for Canadians who have disabilities or functional limitations.
Government-led consultations related to the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation.
Implementation of a National Suicide Hotline
Policies related to the adoption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) by Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SMEs).
Safety Code 6, limits for exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy
Veterans career transitions employment strategies.
“Guidelines for Business” published by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, specifically guidelines related to the cybersecurity of cellular devices.

Policies or Program, Regulation

Broadband policies and regulations, including polices and regulations related to the deployment of rural broadband, the measurement of Internet performance, the competitive dynamics of broadband, the availability of wholesale Internet access and the availability of affordable Internet.
Broadcasting polices and regulations, including policies and regulations related to local television signals, video set top boxes and satellite frequencies.
Spectrum and telecommunications policies and regulations, including policies and regulations related to cross-border interference, 5G wireless networks, interconnections, wireless roaming, spectrum auctions and digital economic strategies.
The Government of Canada’s “Cyber Security Strategy”, specifically those portions that relate to public/private partnerships designed to prevent the disruption of critical infrastructure and cyber systems

Regulation

Regulatory review of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Justice Canada (JC)
National Defence (DND)
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Senate of Canada
Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

In-house Corporation Details

Description of activities

Rogers Communications Inc. is a leading diversified public Canadian communications and media company. The company operates in four main areas: Wireless, Cable, Business Solutions and Media. Rogers Communications Inc. provides a broad range of services to individual consumers and businesses, including wireless voice and data communications, high-speed Internet, cable television, cable telephony, and data networking services. The company also provides services in radio and television broadcasting, multi-platform shopping, consumer magazines and trade publications, sports media and entertainment, and digital media

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Anthony Staffieri, President & Chief Executive Officer

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2020-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Government of Ontario (SWIFT)	$2,326,853.00	Yes
Governments of Canada and Ontario (Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks)	$69,000.00	Yes
Governments of Canada and Ontario (Eastern Ontario Regional Network)	$1,800,000.00	Yes

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Address:
333 Bloor Street East, 10th Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 1G9
Canada

Telephone number: 416-935-7777

Parent Company Information

Rogers Communications Inc. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Fido Solutions Inc.
- 800 de la Gauchetière West, Suite 4000
  Montreal, QC H5A 1K3
  Canada
Rogers Bank
- 350 Bloor Street East, 3rd Floor
  Toronto, ON M4W 0A1
  Canada
Rogers Media Inc.
- 777 Jarvis Street
  Toronto, ON M4Y 3B7
  Canada
Rogers Telecom Holdings Inc.
- Atria II - 2235 Sheppard Ave. East
  North York, ON M2J 5G1
  Canada

Lobbyists Details

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Julie Adam, Senior Vice President, TV and Radio | No public offices held
Jean-Yves Bernard, Senior Technology Advisor | No public offices held
Alexander Brock, Senior Vice-President, Network/IT Technology and Architecture | No public offices held
Barry Choi, Director of Regulatory Economics | No public offices held
Ben Colabrese, Senior Vice President Finance, Toronto Blue Jays | No public offices held
Lisa Damiani, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer | No public offices held
John De Fazio, Senior Manager, Internet Product Planning | No public offices held
Robert Depatie, President and Chief Operating Officer, Home & Business | No public offices held
Rob Dhindsa, Vice-President, Income Tax | No public offices held
Pamela Dinsmore, Vice President, Cable Regulatory | Public offices held
Deborah Evans, Director, Chief Privacy Officer | Public offices held
Jorge Fernandes, Chief Information & Technology Officer | No public offices held
Geoff Francis, Manager, Regulatory Policy | No public offices held
Paul Goodrick, Senior Manager, Spectrum Policy | No public offices held
Nathan Jarrett, Manager, Regulatory Economics | No public offices held
Anuk Karunaratne, Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Operations, Toronto Blue Jays | No public offices held
Peter King, Senior Director, Corporate Social Responsibility | No public offices held
Peter Kovacs, Director, Regulatory - Cable | No public offices held
Richard McLaughlin, Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Bank | No public offices held
Kristina Milbourn, Senior Manager, Spectrum Policy | No public offices held
Robin Mirsky, Executive Director, Telefund | No public offices held
Ron Murphy, Director of Radio Engineering | No public offices held
Greg Murray, Vice-President, Information Security | No public offices held
Ed O'Leary, Director, Industry Standards | No public offices held
Simon-Pierre Olivier, Director, Regulations & Economics | No public offices held
Michael Piaskoski, Director, Municipal & Industry Affairs | No public offices held
Jim Reid, Chief Human Resources Officer | No public offices held
Mark Shapiro, President and CEO, Toronto Blue Jays | No public offices held
Mark Shinozaki, Director, Product Management | No public offices held
Howard Slawner, Vice President, Regulatory - Telecommunications | No public offices held
Anthony Staffieri, President & Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Gerry Thompson, Senior Manager, CLEC Affairs | No public offices held
Joel Thorp, Director,Spectrum Policy & Strategy | No public offices held
Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports and Media | No public offices held
Susan Wheeler, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs - Media | No public offices held
Richard Zhang, Senior Radio Systems Engineer | No public offices held

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Heidi Bonnell, Vice President, Federal Government Affairs | Public offices held
Angela Christiano, Government Affairs Coordinator | No public offices held
Cheryl Fougère, Senior Manager, Government Affairs | Public offices held
Anna Laurence, Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs | Public offices held
Ted Woodhead, Senior Vice President, Regulatory | Public offices held

Rogers Communications Inc.

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Rogers Communications Inc.	2008-08-15	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

Rogers Communications Inc.

Rogers Communications Inc.

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Anthony Staffieri	2021-11-16	Current
Joe Natale	2017-04-19	2021-11-16
Alan D. Horn	2016-10-16	2017-04-19
Guy Laurence	2013-12-02	2016-10-16
Nadir Mohamed	2009-09-16	2013-12-02
Alan D. Horn	2008-12-02	2009-09-16
Edward S. Rogers	2005-08-19	2008-12-02

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Chief of Staff Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Office of the Chairman	July 1992 to July 1995	Not a designated office
Legal Counsel Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Legal Directorate	June 1990 to July 1992	Not a designated office
Acting Director Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Cable Distribution Directortate	September 1987 to November 1989	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Intern Department of Industry, Policy and Public Affairs	1999 to 2000	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Executive Assistant House of Commons, Office of Brenda Chamberlain, MP	November 2006 to February 2007	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Andy Scott, MP	October 2006 to October 2006	Not a designated office
Special Assistant (Ontario, Manitoba and Federal Interlocutor (Métis)) Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Office of the Minister	August 2005 to February 2006	Not a designated office
Special Assistant (Ontario) Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Office of the Minister	September 2004 to August 2005	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Ovid Jackson, MP	August 2003 to July 2004	Not a designated office
Western Assistant House of Commons, Office of David Kilgour	March 2003 to August 2003	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Ovid Jackson, MP	September 2000 to March 2003	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Director of Communications Industry Canada, Office of the Minister	October 2000 to January 2002	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Office of the Minister	May 1994 to January 1996	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Director of Infrastructure, Access and International Affairs CRTC, Telecommunications	May 1992 to March 2000	Not a designated office
Lawyer Canadian Human Rights Commission, Legal Services	May 1986 to August 1987	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Parliamentary Intern House of Commons, Parliamentary Internship Programme	September 2011 to June 2012	Not a designated office
Census Enumerator Statistics Canada, Census Program	May 2011 to August 2011	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-04-30

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Registration - In-house Corporation

Rogers Communications Inc. / Anthony Staffieri, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 86 of 112 (2022-01-10 to 2022-02-15)

Version 86 of 112 (2022-01-10 to 2022-02-15)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Policies or Program

Policies or Program, Regulation

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Government funding

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Parent Company Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties