Rogers, along with Bell, lobbied the CRTC to reverse regulations that allowed smaller ISPs to access the existing fibre networks, arguing that increased competition would reduce their incentive to invest. The CRTC, however, rejected the attempt, upholding the measures designed to boost competition.

Rogers Communications threatened to lock out 26 former Shaw employees following their unionization, as the company pushed for a collective agreement that included significant cuts to compensation and benefits. The lockout was scheduled to begin on March 19, 2025, amid contentious negotiations and accusations of anti-union practices.

Rogers Communications issued a lockout notice to 26 unionized Kootenay workers represented by IBEW Local 213, proposing steep compensation cuts and forced reclassification, while simultaneously offering better terms to non-union employees, raising serious concerns of union busting and undermining fair labor practices.

Rogers Communications Inc. released a report on May 16, 2024 detailing its enhanced measures to combat forced labour and child labour. The report outlines improvements to its Supplier Code of Conduct, strengthened ethical procurement practices, mandatory training programs for employees, and the implementation of an anonymous reporting hotline to ensure compliance with human rights standards across its supply chain.

A May 2022 report by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage highlights growing concerns that Rogers Communications Inc.'s planned acquisition of Shaw Communications could further increase media concentration and reduce local news diversity in several Canadian markets. Critics argue that by consolidating media assets, the merger may undermine the democratic role of local news and weaken dissenting voices.