The firm said the plan "is designed to encourage the fair treatment of shareholders in connection with any unsolicited offers for the corporation."
In a release BCE said it is not adopting the rights plan in response to any specific proposal to acquire control of the corporation, "nor is it aware of any such effort."
Also at the company's annual general meeting, shareholders approved a plan of arrangement for BCE's divestation of its 35% stake in Nortel
As a result of the distribution, all current BCE common shareholders will own two securities, have a direct interest in both BCE and Nortel separately.
Nortel shareholders are expected to approve the plan during their AGM scheduled for Thursday.
BCE and Nortel will seek court approval April 28 and the spin-off is expected to be effective May 1.
The record date of the transaction will be May 5 and only shareholders of record on this date are eligible for the distribution of Nortel shares.
