11:47 AM EST - BCE Inc. : And Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (MTS) welcomed approval by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and the Competition Bureau of Bell's $3.9 billion acquisition of MTS. Bell has now obtained all regulatory approvals required to complete the transaction and launch Bell MTS on March 17. BCE Inc.
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