The case describes the situation for Globalive in 2009, shortly after her desire to enter the Canadian wireless telecommunications sector has been denied by the regulatory body, on the grounds that it violated restrictions on foreign ownership. The case covers the background of Globalive and the events leading up to the decision of the regulator.
The case can be taught in business and government, of course, to illustrate (a) the rationale or logic of political decision-making of public policy, (b) the role of policy or strategy of "non-market" in regulated industries, and (c) the relationship between market and non-market strategies. "Hide
by Adam Fremeth, Tony Frost, Guy Holburn, Kevin Chen, Peter Walker Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 11 pages. Publication Date: January 10, 2011. Prod. #: W11015-PDF-ENG
