Zarlink Semiconductor Inc - Report of Foreign Issuer (6-K)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: July 2008

Commission File Number: 1-8139

Zarlink Semiconductor Inc.
(Name of Registrant)

400 March Road
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2K 3H4
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F |X| Form 40-F |_|

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ________

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes |_| No |X|

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________

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On July 18, 2008, Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. issued a press release advising of an advertisement in the Globe and Mail and Ottawa Citizen, urging shareholders to vote for the reelection of Zarlink's slate of nominees for the Board of Directors and reject the five individuals nominated by Scott Leckie, Daniel Owen and David Banks ("the Leckie Group"). On July 19, 2008, Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has launched new web content urging shareholders to "Learn the Truth." A copy of the press releases are being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated July 18, 2008 99.2 Press release dated July 19, 2008

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Zarlink Semiconductor Inc.

Dated: July 19, 2008 By: /s/ Andre Levasseur ---------------------------- Andre Levasseur Corporate Controller