Rogers Communications — Ethics Grade D+

Rogers Communications receives an overall ethics grade of D+ (39/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Telecommunications. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 55
• privacy: 50
• consumer: 20
• environment: 60
• humanRights: 60

Documented incidents (3)

• National Network Failure (high, 2022) — A massive 15-hour outage shut down internet, mobile, and 911 services across Canada, also disabling the Interac payment network.
• Family Governance Dispute (medium, 2021) — A public legal battle for control of the board between family members raised serious concerns about corporate governance stability.
• Shaw Merger Concerns (high, 2023) — Government and consumer groups fought the merger with Shaw, arguing it would decrease competition in an already expensive wireless market.

Documented good deeds

• Low-Cost Internet for Seniors — Expanded the 'Connected for Success' program to provide affordable bridge internet and mobile plans to seniors.

Ethical alternatives

• TekSavvy — Advocates for consumer rights and lower wholesale rates.