Shaw Communications Inc.

Shaw Communications Inc.

Shaw Communications Inc., originally a stand-alone cable and telecom firm founded by the Shaw family in Calgary, was acquired by Rogers Communications in 2023 for roughly C$26B. The family office arm manages the proceeds of that transaction, maintaining roots in Alberta while integrating into Rogers' broader structure. Wealth originates from the Shaw family's multi-decade cable and telecom operations across Western Canada. The family office invests across telecommunications, media, and infrastructure, with a focus on direct co-investments alongside Rogers and external partners. Known holdings are limited; the office does not publicly disclose a portfolio. Asset-class mix is assumed to include private equity, real assets, and public securities, though no specific deals or co-investors have been confirmed in public filings since the acquisition. Scale is unclear: no AUM or team size is publicly reported. The office is believed to be small, operating from Calgary with no disclosed additional offices. Philanthropy is separated through the Shaw Family Foundation, which focuses on education and community development in Western Canada. As of 2024, no major operational changes have been reported since the acquisition closed. The office's structural differentiator is its origin as a divestiture vehicle: it manages wealth from a sold operating company, rather than ongoing enterprise cash flows. This creates a mandate centered on capital preservation and gradual deployment, distinct from operating-company family offices. Succession governance is opaque, with no public succession plan disclosed.