Rogers Centre

Toronto, Canada

Rogers Centre is a multi‐purpose stadium located in downtown Toronto, Canada. Known primarily as the home of the Toronto Blue Jays, it hosts a variety of sporting events, concerts, and other large-scale events.

CCI Score

-31.87

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Tentative Labor Agreement Reached at Rogers

After two weeks of striking and a subsequent lockout notice, Rogers reached a tentative agreement with the union representing nearly 300 communications technicians. The deal emphasizes commitments to job security, wages, and jurisdiction, marking a significant step forward in improving workers' rights.

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-30 to -44 CCI Score

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Latest Events

NOV

17

2023

Tentative Labor Agreement Reached at Rogers
69.40

After two weeks of striking and a subsequent lockout notice, Rogers reached a tentative agreement with the union representing nearly 300 communications technicians. The deal emphasizes commitments to job security, wages, and jurisdiction, marking a significant step forward in improving workers' rights.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

The tentative agreement following a prolonged strike and even a lockout notice emphasizes improvement in labor conditions and worker protections. Strengthening job security and ensuring fair wages aligns with progressive, anti-authoritarian values by uplifting marginalized worker rights and challenging exploitative corporate practices.

Rogers, union reach tentative agreement
NOV

08

2023

Rogers Locked Out 300 Workers and Employed Scab Labour
-69.23

The article details that Rogers locked out 300 unionized workers in British Columbia and replaced them with scab labour, a move that has intensified tensions with labor unions and raised concerns about the erosion of collective bargaining rights.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

Locking out unionized workers and employing scab labour directly undermines established labor rights and collective bargaining agreements. This practice not only erodes worker protections but also contributes to a broader, unethical approach to labor relations that harms marginalized worker communities.

Rogers Locked Out 300 Workers in British Columbia. The Union Says They Replaced Them With Scabs.
NOV

06

2023

Lockout of 300 Union Technicians Following Strike Notice
-60.55

Following a union-served strike notice in Metro Vancouver, Rogers Communications locked out approximately 300 unionized technicians amid a dispute over the expanded use of contractors, a move that the union argues threatens job security while the company maintains it is necessary to ensure consistent service.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

The decision to lock out unionized workers immediately after a strike notice represents a significant setback for worker rights. This action appears aimed at weakening union power and ensuring corporate control over labor practices, thereby undermining fair labor standards and the protection of marginalized workers.

Rogers Communications locks out 300 techs after union serves strike notice - BC
APR

26

2023

Controversial Executive Appointment Sparks Lobbying Probe
-32.81

Former industry minister Navdeep Bains was appointed to an executive role at Rogers, prompting the House of Commons ethics committee to invite the Lobbying Commissioner to testify regarding potential conflicts of interest and regulatory compliance. Critics argue the appointment underscores concerns about regulatory capture and the revolving door between government and corporate leadership.
-40

Executive Political Engagement

March 30

The appointment of former industry minister Navdeep Bains to an executive role at Rogers raises red flags regarding the potential for undue political influence and regulatory capture. The fact that the House ethics committee felt compelled to invite the Lobbying Commissioner to testify indicates significant concerns over the revolving door between government and corporate leadership, which undermines public trust and democratic accountability.

Bains appointment to Rogers prompts House committee to invite lobbying commissioner
APR

21

2023

Former Gov Official Appointment Raises Revolving Door Concerns
-49.14

On April 21, 2023, former Liberal industry minister Navdeep Bains was appointed as Rogers' new chief corporate affairs officer. Critics argue that this move epitomizes the troubling flow between government and corporate roles, potentially compromising accountability and regulatory neutrality in the telecom sector.
-60

Executive Political Engagement

March 30

The appointment of Navdeep Bains, a former government minister, to a senior corporate position raises significant concerns about the revolving door between politics and industry. This move, despite efforts to comply with the Lobbying Act, fuels fears of undue influence over policy-making and regulatory capture, undermining democratic accountability and public trust. Critics view such appointments as reinforcing problematic political-corporate entanglements.

Former industry minister Navdeep Bains gets Rogers job, sparking criticism
APR

01

2023

Appointment of Ex-Official Raises Lobbying Law Concerns
-48.87

Former Liberal industry minister Navdeep Bains was appointed as Rogers Centre's chief corporate affairs officer in April, raising alarms about the potential exploitation of loopholes in lobbying law that allow ex-officials to influence government decisions indirectly.
-60

Executive Political Engagement

March 30

The appointment of Navdeep Bains—a former public office holder with strong ties to government—into a corporate role, even with a pledge to refrain from direct lobbying, underscores concerns over the politics-to-industry pipeline. This event highlights systemic loopholes in the lobbying law that allow ex-officials to influence policy, thereby blurring the lines between public service and corporate interests.

‘Frustrated’ official says change law that allows ex‐officials to lobby for corporations - National