A statement from Leonard Asper, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canwest Global Communications Corp. on the passing of Ted Rogers

WINNIPEG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“The Asper family, Canwest and its Board of Directors wish to express their deepest sympathies to the Rogers family.

“Ted Rogers will be remembered by us all not only as a competitor who played fairly but more importantly as a reliable business partner and personal friend. He was a great collaborator who helped shape and build the Canadian media landscape. Through his visionary leadership, he first pioneered the build out of the Canadian cable industry and almost single-handedly positioned Rogers as a leader in the wireless and broadband age. While his place in history is secure, the future will demonstrate even more the true impact of his life’s work. His business legacy will perhaps only be surpassed by his philanthropic work that will benefit Canadians forever.”